April Johnson
Naperville,IL
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care, time management, and HIPAA compliance, honed at The Springs of Monarch. Excelled in reducing fall incidents and enhancing patient comfort through compassionate caregiving and efficient ADL support. A reliable team player committed to improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Springs of Monarch
12.2019 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Direct Support Professional
State Of Illinois Dept. Of Human Resource Division Of Rehab
04.2013 - 07.2019
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, ILHigh School Diploma -
Kelvyn Park High School
Chicago, IL06-1994
Skills
- Patient care
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- First aid and safety
- Reliable team player
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate caregiver
- ADL support
- Goal setting
Accomplishments
Awarded Employee of the Year & Employee of the Month Several Times
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Springs of Monarch
12.2019 - Current
Direct Support Professional
State Of Illinois Dept. Of Human Resource Division Of Rehab
04.2013 - 07.2019
No Degree - Nursing
Illinois Central College
High School Diploma -
Kelvyn Park High School