Cassandra McDuffie
Health Care Professional
Zion,Il
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Station Associate
Amazon
Kenosha, WI
10.2022 - Current
- Followed procedures at all times for personal and team safety.
- Received and reviewed new orders, located requested merchandise and promptly initiated processing.
- Prepared and organized envelopes, packages, containers and pallets with correct merchandise counts.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Added packed boxes to conveyor belts for movement to shipping stations.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards
Production Specialist
Creative Employment Solutions/Aerotek /Abbott Laboratories
Gurnee, IL
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed work in clean room environment wearing PPE and following safety measures required for the assembly of components used for medical device COVID-19 screening test
- Because the production team exceeded quota, company was able open up sales market to retail stores
- Ensured quality of product using standard machine operating procedures and thorough inspection techniques
- Trained new production workers as needed
- Promoted to Shift Coordinator after 2 months, performing Data Analysis
- Proficient in Word, Excell, and Outlook
- Performed all duties in a professional manner and worked as a member of a team.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Addus Home Health Care
Gurnee, IL
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Food Service Worker
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern WI
Great Lakes, IL
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Supported busy cafeteria at naval base
- Closely adhered to food safety and sanitation procedures reducing complaints
- Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods
- Resolved customer concerns and relayed relevant information to supervisor.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Woods of Gurnee
Gurnee, IL
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living
- Conducted routine checks of patient vitals and recorded in computer system
- Evaluated patient needs to identify course of treatment.
Sortation Associate
Amazon
Kenosha, WI
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Operated variety of conveyors, moving packages in and out of loading dock areas safely and efficiently.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Applied Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for lifting, working at heights and hazardous chemical handling.
- Moved pallets and packing material to designated vacant storage areas for operational safety.
- Maintained high-level work standard achieving 100% accuracy sorting and processing.
- Informed management immediately of sorting issues, conveyor problems and safety concerns.
Mental Health Technician
Illinois Department Of Human Services
Waukegan, IL
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Certified Nurse Assistant
CJE Senior Life
Skokie, IL
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Warren Barr Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire, IL
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
Kenosha, WI
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Operated handheld scanners to track merchandise throughout fulfillment process
- Printed labels and applied to boxes, crates, and containers prior to shipment
- Picked and packed order items.
- Accepted, processed and filled orders quickly and accurately.
- Prepared and organized envelopes, packages, containers and pallets with correct merchandise counts.
- Maintained compliance with company safety policies and called violations to attention of management.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Transitional Care Lake County/ Winchester House
Libertyville, IL
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greg Kryca Home Care Services
Kenosha, WI
08.2005 - 09.2013
Education
Chicago School of Phlebotomy
2022
Certified Nurse Assistant - undefined
College of Lake County
2012
GED - undefined
Gateway Technical College
2001
Skills
- Patient-Focused Care
- Bedsore Prevention
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Vital Signs Collection
- Recording Vital Signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Oral Hygiene
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Monitoring Fluids
- Observing Responses
Timeline
Delivery Station Associate
Amazon
10.2022 - Current
Production Specialist
Creative Employment Solutions/Aerotek /Abbott Laboratories
01.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Nurse Assistant
Addus Home Health Care
11.2020 - 01.2021
Food Service Worker
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern WI
02.2020 - 11.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Woods of Gurnee
01.2020 - 02.2020
Sortation Associate
Amazon
12.2018 - 09.2019
Mental Health Technician
Illinois Department Of Human Services
04.2018 - 12.2018
Certified Nurse Assistant
CJE Senior Life
07.2017 - 10.2017
Certified Nurse Assistant
Warren Barr Lincolnshire
01.2017 - 07.2017
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
10.2016 - 01.2017
Certified Nurse Assistant
Transitional Care Lake County/ Winchester House
05.2015 - 06.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greg Kryca Home Care Services
08.2005 - 09.2013
Chicago School of Phlebotomy
Certified Nurse Assistant - undefined
College of Lake County
GED - undefined
Gateway Technical College
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