Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Health Therapy And Senior Care
Jacksonville, IL
11.2021 - 12.2021
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hospital-Springfield
SpringField, IL
Aug2018 - 01.2020
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
Habilitation Specialist
Hope School/ The Hope Institute/ Vision Of Hope
Springfield, IL
Sep2014 - Aug2015
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Handled incoming information requests for several busy executives.
Assisted habilitation specialist in maintaining clean and organized classroom.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Health- Springfield
Sprringfield, IL
1995.12 - 2012.02
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.