CONNOR SLAWSKI
Elgin,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Emergency medical professional with proven track record in fast-paced clinical settings. Highly skilled in delivering immediate patient care and support during emergencies. Team-oriented and results-driven, known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments. Proficient in emergency response protocols and patient communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
Maxim Healthcare
Plano, IL
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Provided compassionate personal care to clients, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and safety.
- Monitored client health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families, enhancing overall satisfaction with services.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Emergency Department Technician
Advocate Aurora Health
Elgin, IL
05.2023 - 12.2025
- Stocking supplies in ER Rooms
- Assisting with Trauma codes including level 1 traumas
- Secretary duties for paging on call physicians and calling medical alerts and answering phone calls
- Triaging patients as they check into the ER
- Irrigation of wounds and assisting in suturing and splinting too including conscious sedation on pediatric fracture patients.
- Assisted medical staff with procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency in emergency situations.
- Administered patient care in high-pressure environments, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Trained new technicians on protocols and best practices to ensure consistency in operations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and care delivery.
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Medical Group
Elgin, IL
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Autumn Leaves/J&M Family Management
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Microbiology Lab Intern
NOW Foods
07.2020 - 03.2024
- Performed high complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality.
- Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
- Recorded and interpreted laboratory results to present to senior colleagues.
- Prepared and examined specimens using variety of instruments, histologic and molecular diagnostic techniques.
- Utilized 3M Clean trace swabs on factory equipment along with allergen swabs to ensure proper environmental standards.
- Inoculated vials of food samples for the Soleris microbe detection system for quality standards analysis.
- Aided in facility water testing and air testing to ensure microbial levels were at standard.
Sales Associate
Kohls Corporation
11.2018 - 03.2024
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago05.2022
Skills
- Orthopedic splinting
- Patient transport
- Compassionate care
- Emergency medical care
- Medical terminology
- Mental health care
- Transportation coordination
- Information documentation
- Aseptic techniques
- Patient health education
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- CNA
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
Maxim Healthcare
05.2025 - 10.2025
Emergency Department Technician
Advocate Aurora Health
05.2023 - 12.2025
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Medical Group
07.2022 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Autumn Leaves/J&M Family Management
07.2021 - 03.2024
Microbiology Lab Intern
NOW Foods
07.2020 - 03.2024
Sales Associate
Kohls Corporation
11.2018 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola University Chicago