Christopher Young
Lincoln,IL
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Fairhaven Senior Services, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate communication. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through emotional support and effective care plans. Recognized for maintaining HIPAA compliance while fostering a positive environment, ensuring dignity and comfort for all residents.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Fairhaven Senior Services
Decatur, IL
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting any changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident rooms and common areas.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance resident care plans and outcomes.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Supported mobility by assisting residents with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Provided emotional support to residents, fostering a positive living environment.
- Participated in training new staff, sharing best practices for resident care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
CNA
Lincoln Villiage
Lincoln, IL
06.2025 - 04.2026
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
CNA
Clipboard Health
San Francisco, CA
02.2022 - 04.2026
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting any changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident rooms and common areas.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance resident care plans and outcomes.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Supported mobility by assisting residents with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Provided emotional support to residents, fostering a positive living environment.
- Participated in training new staff, sharing best practices for resident care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
CNA
Arcadia Care
Peoria Heights, IL
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting any changes to nursing staff promptly.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Woodruff High School
Peoria, IL08.2006
Skills
Time management
Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Compassion and empathy
Bathing assistance
Attention to detail
HIPAA compliance
Feeding assistance
Basic life support
Dressing assistance
Maintaining confidentiality
End-of-life care
Compassionate communication
Patient transfers
Emotional support
Complex Problem-solving
Emergency response
Clinical documentation
Multitasking and organization
Critical thinking
Team collaboration
Active listening
Flexibility and adaptability
Conflict resolution
Patient advocacy
Physical stamina
Health monitoring
Cultural sensitivity
Patient hygiene assistance
Lifting and transferring
Infection control practices
Toileting assistance
Reliable team player
Recording vital signs
Collecting vital signs
Bedside manner
Compassionate
Patient lifting
Patient-focused care
Electronic charting
Compassionate caregiver
Geriatric care
Direct patient care
Mobility assistance
Supporting personal needs
Ambulation assistance
Documenting behaviors
Timeline
CNA
Fairhaven Senior Services
05.2026 - Current
CNA
Lincoln Villiage
06.2025 - 04.2026
CNA
Arcadia Care
01.2023 - 02.2024
CNA
Clipboard Health
02.2022 - 04.2026
High School Diploma - General Studies
Woodruff High School