Certified Nursing Assistant
Ashley Seals
Clyde Park
Cicero,IL
2
Languages
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Current Pre-Medicine student at Loyola University Chicago looking for entry level part-time CNA position in a quality hospital. Bilingual, empathetic, compassionate, patient nursing assistant ready to join a community hospital to serve top tier care.
Work History
Dunkin Crew Shift Leader
2 Years 1 Month- Supervised daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality customer service.
- Trained and mentored new staff on company standards and operational procedures. Trained more than 10 employees.
- Managed inventory levels, conducting regular stock checks to minimize waste.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced speed of service during peak hours. For example creating a system to keep track of expiration dates for our kitchen.
Seasonal Lifeguard
4 Years 2 Months- Practice regular life-saving drills
- Provided first aid and emergency assistance to patrons as needed. Rescued more than 5 kids just this summer.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Collaborated with management to improve emergency response processes and efficiency.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Handled incident reporting accurately and efficiently, documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.
Clinical Experience, CNA Program
1 Month- Monitored and recorded critical vital signs for 12 plus patients daily, including temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels to track patient stability.
- Delivered tailored, attentive care to high-acuity clients diagnosed with complex conditions including respiratory failure, diabetes, and Parkinson's disease.
- Enhanced unit efficiency by promptly identifying and reporting critical changes in patient clinical status directly to the nursing staff.
- Transported patients safely utilizing advanced mobility equipment such as Hoyer lifts, Sara stedys, wheelchairs, and gait belts.
- Mitigated patient injury risks and reduced fall incidents by strictly implementing safety protocols, bed alarms, and proper positioning techniques.
- Delivered rapid, reliable support during critical emergency pages and routine calls to evaluate immediate patient needs.
- Maintained precise, protocol-compliant documentation of patient health records, including meticulous tracking of fluid intake and output.
- Provided compassionate, high-quality assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre Medicine
- Presidential Scholarship Recipient
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
- Earned a "A" in the program
High School Diploma
- Summa cum laude graduate
- Ranked in Top 5% of class
- 4.6 GPA
Skills
Bilingual Spanish and English (Literacy Competency)
Vital Signs
Perineal Care and Hygiene
Patient Transfer: Wheelchair
Gait Belt
Hoyer lift
Sara Stedy
Positive attitude
Effective problem-solver
First aid
Adaptability in emergencies
Team leadership
Problem-solving
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant - July 2026
- CPR and BLS - Current
- The Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish - May 2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Experience, CNA Program
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Dunkin Crew Shift Leader
Dunkin' Donuts
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Seasonal Lifeguard
Clyde Park
06.2022 - CurrentRead More
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science from Biology, Pre Medicine
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Morton College
Certified Nursing Assistant from CNA
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J. Sterling Morton East High School
High School Diploma
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