Armani Young
Forest Park,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified EKG Technician (CET) with over 5 years of experience in patient care within residential and community healthcare settings. Skilled in 12-lead EKG acquisition, electrode placement, and dysrhythmia recognition. Delivers patient observation, safety monitoring, and mobility assistance while ensuring accurate documentation and effective collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Open Arms Solutions
Wheeling, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Delivered personalized one-on-one care to elderly clients in home and community settings, enhancing their quality of life.
- Facilitated assistance with ADLs, mobility, and positioning, ensuring patient safety and preserving dignity and comfort.
- Observe patients for changes in physical condition, behavior, mobility and overall well-being and communicate concerns appropriately.
- Provide medication reminders and maintain accurate electronic care documentation.
- Ensured safe transportation for clients to medical appointments and community destinations, promoting access to necessary healthcare services. to medical appointments and community destinations.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Ray Graham Association
Naperville , IL
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Delivered personalized care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential and community settings, enhancing their quality of life.
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care, mobility, meal preparation, and medication management.
- Monitored individuals for changes in behavior and well-being, promptly communicating concerns to team members to address needs effectively.
- Documented services, observations, and individual progress to ensure continuity of care and informed decision-making.
Direct Care Staff
Ability Plus
Huntsville, Illinois
10.2019 - 05.2024
- Delivered direct care, supervision, and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, enhancing their quality of life in residential and community settings.
- Supported individuals with activities of daily living, ensuring dignity and independence in bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, grooming, and mobility.
- Followed individualized support and behavioral support plans to provide consistent, patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with care teams and maintained client safety, dignity, and confidentiality, fostering a supportive environment for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL05-2019
High School Diploma -
Thornton Township High School
Harvey, IL05-2015
Skills
- 12-Lead EKG Acquisition
- Heart Rate Calculation
- Patient Identification & Procedure Explanation
- Dementia care
- Infection Prevention & Control
- EKG/ECG Electrode Placement
- Lead Placement Verification
- Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology
- Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
- Rhythm Strip Analysis
- Care plan implementation
- COVID-19 safety policies
Certification
- Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Ray Graham Association
06.2025 - 01.2026
Caregiver
Open Arms Solutions
06.2024 - Current
Direct Care Staff
Ability Plus
10.2019 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Alabama A&M University
High School Diploma -
Thornton Township High School