Antonette Adkins
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Senior Caregiver with a track record of providing compassionate care and emotional support, coupled with expertise in medication administration and behavioral management. At Royal Estates, I enhanced patient well-being, achieving a 30% improvement in mood and mobility through personalized care plans. Skilled in nutritional planning and patient safety, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring high-quality care and support. I specialize in senior and pediatric care and vow to always treat my patients as i would my own family.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Caregiver
Private Clients
09.2012 - 10.2024
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
CNA
Royal Estates
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Child Caregiver
Angies' Activity Center
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
Education
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Adonis College of Nursing
Dolton, IL12.2023
High School Diploma -
ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD
Chicago, IL02.2018
Skills
- Behavior redirection
- Behavioral Management
- Nutritional planning
- Recreational Activities
- Compassionate Care
- Medication Administration
- Feeding Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- First aid and safety
- Basic Housekeeping
- Dementia Care
- Housekeeping Duties
- Patient Care
- State regulations knowledge
- Housekeeping
- End of life care
- Emotional Support
- Basic Mathematics
- Activities of Daily Living
Timeline
CNA
Royal Estates
01.2024 - 06.2024
Child Caregiver
Angies' Activity Center
03.2020 - 10.2023
Senior Caregiver
Private Clients
09.2012 - 10.2024
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Adonis College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD