Antoinette Hubbard
Alton,IL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers. Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care. Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated several years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity. Dedicated professional committed to optimal patient care and assisting medical staff with critical support. Expert in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms, and managing dietary needs. Service-focused professional possessing exceptional organizational abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
bria of alton
Alton, IL
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Mail Carrier
USPS
Alton, IL
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Delivered packages and letters to residential customers.
- Reported any damaged or missing mail items to supervisor immediately.
- Sorted mail to be delivered according to route and customer address.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of postal rates, regulations, and procedures.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on assigned vehicle.
- Provided friendly customer service at all times while delivering mail.
- Verified accuracy of addresses before delivering packages.
- Scanned packages for delivery tracking.
- Operated a vehicle in accordance with safety regulations.
- Checked incoming mail for proper postage and correct names and addresses.
- Assisted other carriers with their routes as needed during peak periods.
- Informed customers of package arrival or delays when necessary.
- Maintained records of all deliveries made during the day.
- Updated daily delivery logs to record number of deliveries made.
- Ensured compliance with federal laws related to privacy protection.
- Collected signatures from recipients of registered mail items.
- Organized parcels into appropriate size containers for transport.
- Responded to customer inquiries regarding postal services and products.
- Conducted regular check-ins with supervisors throughout the day.
- Recorded addresses, weights, and other information on outgoing mail.
- Provided assistance in sorting large volumes of mail at post office facility.
- Handled undeliverable mail in accordance with established procedures.
- Delivered mail along prescribed route and retrieved additional mail from relay boxes.
- Routed all classes of mail in sequence of delivery along established route.
- Delivered various types of mail on routes according to strict timelines.
- Sold stamps and money orders to mail customers along daily route.
- Cleaned and checked over vehicle after completion of daily deliveries.
- Delivered mail to residents and business within assigned area.
- Used road maps or GPS to verify routes and designated addresses.
- Sorted mail for delivery, arranging mail in delivery sequence.
- Collected outgoing mail from homes and businesses to deliver to post office for processing.
- Observed road rules, weather, and road conditions and other factors to maintain safe driving record.
- Obtained signed receipts for registered, certified and insured mail, collecting associated charges and completing necessary paperwork.
- Provided change-of-address cards and other postal forms upon customer request.
- Obtained receipts for registered and certain insured mail.
- Separated mail to be transported to relay boxes along route for subsequent delivery.
- Assisted customers by lifting heavy packages and placing parcels by front door or garage.
- Scanned labels on letters or parcels to confirm receipt.
- Inspected delivery vehicle prior to shift, immediately reporting problems and safety hazards to supervisors.
- Recorded address changes to redirect mail for residences or businesses.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rosewood Nursing Home
Alton, IL
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Education
L.P.N - Nursing
Special School District St. Louis County
Saint Louis Mo.08-2024
Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
Everest College
Saint Louis, MO06-2013
Skills
- Patient Lifting
- Quality Assurance
- Collecting specimens
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Monitoring fluids
- Direct Patient Care
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient-focused care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Transporting patients
- Mobility Assistance
- Electronic Charting
- Infection control procedures
- Safety Precautions
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Vital signs monitoring
- Respiratory equipment training
- Activity Planning
- Medical Records Management
- Feeding Assistance
- Able to lift 100 pounds
- Catheter change and preparation
- Activity Coordination
- Compassionate
- Patient Assessments
- Understands medical procedures
- Valid il driver's license
- Valid il driver's license
- Valid [State] driver's license
- Database Administration
- Bedside manner
- Geriatric Care
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Ambulation Assistance
- Quick problem solver
- Responding to emergencies
- Light Housekeeping
- Preparing meals
- Collecting vital signs
- Toileting assistance
- Range of motion exercises
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Family support and assistance
- General housekeeping ability
- Inpatient Care
- Specimen Collection
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
bria of alton
02.2021 - 08.2023
Mail Carrier
USPS
01.2019 - 02.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rosewood Nursing Home
08.2017 - 01.2019
L.P.N - Nursing
Special School District St. Louis County
Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
Everest College