Cicely Reese
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Deaconess Illinois, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while advocating for their needs. Adaptable team player dedicated to delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunshine Gardens Senior Community
08.2025 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Deaconess Illinois
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to promote safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and recovery processes.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments, responding effectively to patient needs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Inspection Technician
Continental Tire
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Conducted thorough inspections on products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Documented inspection findings and reported issues to production teams for prompt resolution.
- Utilized precision measuring tools to verify product dimensions and specifications.
- Assisted in training new technicians on inspection procedures and safety protocols.
Phlebotomist
Deaconess Illinois
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Collected blood samples from patients using established protocols and infection control measures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and specimen labels to ensure proper identification and tracking.
- Assisted in training new staff on venipuncture techniques and safety procedures.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using laboratory equipment for sample processing and handling.
- Collected Arterial blood gasses.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Operated dialysis machines and monitored patient vitals during treatment sessions.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and self-care techniques post-dialysis.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Kaskaskia College
05-2027
CNA Certificate - Nursing
Rend Lake Community College
Ina IL05-2024
High School Diploma -
Grayville High School
Grayville05-2018
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Companionship and emotional support
- Adaptable
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunshine Gardens Senior Community
08.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Deaconess Illinois
08.2024 - 07.2025
Inspection Technician
Continental Tire
01.2023 - 07.2024
Phlebotomist
Deaconess Illinois
01.2022 - 12.2022
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
01.2021 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Kaskaskia College
CNA Certificate - Nursing
Rend Lake Community College
High School Diploma -
Grayville High School
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