AYANNA STEWART
Chicago
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CNA
BrightStar Care
Chicago
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments according to protocols.
CNA
Midway Neurological & Rehab
Bridgeview
09.2020 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments according to protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure effective patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during recovery processes.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient assistance and safety measures.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Babysitter
Self-employed
01.2011 - Current
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas and children's belongings.
- Responded promptly to children's needs and potential emergencies with care.
- Managed schedules for playtime, meals, and nap times efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's daily activities and needs.
Cleaner
01.2007 - 01.2019
Food Drive
01.2017 - 01.2018
Tutor
01.2016 - 01.2018
Education
CNA - Basic Nursing
Villa School of Health
10.2020 - 12.2020
High School -
Kennedy High School
Chicago, IllinoisSkills
- CPR
- Microsoft Office
- Punctuality
- Communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient advocacy
- Feeding assistance
- Compassion and empathy
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Toileting assistance
- Health monitoring
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Patient transfers
- Wound care
- Emotional support
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Bathing assistance
- Patient care
- Geriatric care
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Ambulation assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Blood glucose testing
- Electronic charting
- Bedside manner
- General housekeeping
- Positioning patients
- Medication assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- End-of-life care
- Infection control practices
- Training and mentorship
- Active listening
- Patient mobility support
- Healthcare teamwork
- Patient care assistance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Behavior redirection
- ADL support
- Bedside care
- Housekeeping
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient lifting techniques
- Vital signs assessment
- Patient monitoring
- Training and mentoring
- Infection control
- Family caregiver education
Extracurricular Activities
Cooking Club Black Student Union
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
CNA
BrightStar Care
01.2025 - Current
CNA - Basic Nursing
Villa School of Health
10.2020 - 12.2020
CNA
Midway Neurological & Rehab
09.2020 - Current
Food Drive
01.2017 - 01.2018
Tutor
01.2016 - 01.2018
Babysitter
Self-employed
01.2011 - Current
Cleaner
01.2007 - 01.2019
High School -
Kennedy High School