Ariana Tatum
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant that performs basic restorative and nursing services directed at patient safety, comfort and personal hygiene within authorized scope of practice. Delivers direct care to patients as directed by RN in charge. Maintains patient comfort and safety by following departmental policies and procedures and safety, environmental and infection control standards. Certified Nursing Assistant in Training acquired knowledge, skills and certification by participation in CNA educational program. Develops competency in healthcare through classroom instructions, clinical practice and supervised training. Excels in long-term residential facilities, rehabilitation centers and adult daycare centers.
Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level biomedical science position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Northwoods Nursing Facility
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Travel CNA
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
06.2023 - Current
- Contributed to a reduction in medication errors through diligent double-checking of medication orders, dosages, and administration times before administering to patients.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable environment for patients by maintaining a clean and organized living space.
- Sustained high-quality infection control standards by adhering to strict sanitation protocols when administering medications or performing medical procedures.
- Maintained patient privacy and dignity throughout the caregiving process, ensuring respect for their personal boundaries and preferences while providing care.
- Assisted in improving patient outcomes by monitoring and documenting vital signs regularly, alerting nursing staff to any concerning changes that warranted immediate attention.
CNA
Medilodge Of Clare
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Cashier
Jewels Osco
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.2024
CNA License -
Mid Michigan Community College
Harrison, MI03.2021
Skills
- Infection control procedures
- Patient relations
- Preparing meals
- Catheter change and preparation
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Collecting vital signs
- Quick problem solver
- Collecting specimens
- Monitoring fluids
- Performing patient intakes
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- General housekeeping ability
- Reliable transportation
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Valid illinois driver's license
- Customer Service
- Loss prevention
- Payment processing
- Ordering and stocking
- Customer assistance
- Staff mentoring
- Cash management
- Safety guidelines and procedures
- Training and mentoring
- Strategic planning
- Sterilization procedures
- Experience in leadership
- Conflict management
- Quantitative skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Documentation skills
- Statistical analysis techniques
- Lab result interpretation
- Specimen Processing
- Specimen Preparation
- Team Management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Safety processes and procedures
- Research and experiments
Certification
- Certified Nursing assistant - 2021
Timeline
CNA
Northwoods Nursing Facility
02.2024 - Current
Travel CNA
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
06.2023 - Current
CNA
Medilodge Of Clare
01.2023 - 06.2023
Cashier
Jewels Osco
02.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Central Michigan University
CNA License -
Mid Michigan Community College
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