Belinda Silva
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Patient Care Tech
Chicago,IL
Summary
To establish myself in a challenging position that will provide professional advancement and continued growth. Detail-oriented and motivated individual seeking an entry-level position as a Patient Care Technician/ Certified Nurse Assistant. Eager to support a healthcare team in delivering top-notch care through my commitment to quality and compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Tech
NorthShore Skokie Hospital
Skokie
01.2024 - Current
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid the spread of disease and infection
- Inspect medical instruments, equipment to maintain proper hygiene and sterility
- Sterilize soiled surgical instruments as per established procedures and standards
- Prepare and label surgical instruments as needed
- Assist in arranging instrument sets and ensure availability of adequate supplies
- Oversee and maintain cleansing and sterilization equipment
- Perform equipment sterilization related monitoring and maintenance duties.
SPECIAL NEEDS NANNY
09.2010 - Current
- Care for four Elementary age children, one of which is Special needs
- Create a daily schedule that meets the physical and emotional needs of the children
- Take children on educational field trips
- Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch
- Clean and organize children’s’ rooms and play areas
- Stretch and exercise wheelchair bound child in various devices
- Drive children to various activities daily; school, camp, physical therapy, and doctor appointments
- Keep detailed journal of children’s activities and behavior.
CERTIFIED Nurse Assistant
Caring Hearts Care
04.2010 - 09.2011
- Cared for an elderly Alzheimer’s patient in the privacy of her home
- Managed bedside and assisted in personal hygiene, toileting and ambulation
- Performed light housekeeping duties; cooking, cleaning, washing and errands
- Instructed and informed clients on health care issues regarding hygiene and nutrition
- Maintained a daily journal of client’s activities
- Reported any variation in client’s physical or mental health to her son and case manager
- Performed vitals every morning
- Provided clients with communication support.
Education
STERILE Processing TECH -
Triton College
08.2023
Certified nurse assistant -
Joliet Junior College
05.2010
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
06.2006
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Patient safety
- Quality and compliance
- Special needs care
- Alzheimer's patient care
- Bedside management
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Health care instruction
- Vitals monitoring
- Electronic Charting
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection control procedures
- Mobility Assistance
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance
- Adaptable
- Quick problem solver
- Bedside manner
- Calm and level-headed under stress
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Timeline
Sterile Processing Tech
NorthShore Skokie Hospital
01.2024 - Current
SPECIAL NEEDS NANNY
09.2010 - Current
CERTIFIED Nurse Assistant
Caring Hearts Care
04.2010 - 09.2011
STERILE Processing TECH -
Triton College
Certified nurse assistant -
Joliet Junior College
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
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