DANYEAL THURSTON
Chicago
Summary
Detail-oriented staffing professional with 7 years of strong understanding of recruiting and staffing solutions. Proven track record of successfully managing recruitment initiatives and filling positions. Experienced with finding qualified candidates, coordinating interviews and onboarding new hires.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Intense Staffing
CNA
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted with bathing and dressing patient
- Prepared meals and assisted patient with eating
- Turned or repositioned patient when needed
- Provided and emptied bedpan
- Lifted patient into bed, wheelchair and exam table
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Examined patient for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds
- Cleaned patient living quarters
- Changed bed sheets and restocked room with necessary supplies
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Program Manager
United Services of Chicago, Inc
08.2011 - 06.2018
- Completed Orientation for new clients being referred to the SNAP E&T Program
- Typed Resume, cover letters, and assign email account to clients
- Assisted EX-Offenders and Adults between the ages of 18-49 with employment assistants
- Prepared, typed, scanned,faxed and emailed documents to Local IDHS Offices
- Prepared and attended monthly staffing for IDHS
- Set up and conducted classes, completed case notes regarding clients’ activities and attendance
- Dispersed weekly transportation to eligible clients
- Assisted with Expungement
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
Education
Basic Life Support CPR And AED Program 04/2023-04/2025 -
American Heart Association
Chicago, IllinoisDiploma Received - General Studies
American School
Lansing, Illinois09.2020
Certificate Received Basic Nursing Assistant Chicago -
The Nirvana Institute Inc
Chicago, Illinois04.2019
Skills
- Medical Terminology Problem Solving
- Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring Critical Thinking
- Privacy/HIPAA Regulations Conflict Resolution
- Patient Care and Safety Customer Service
- Diagnostic Testing Time Management
- Safety Strong Organization Skills
- Infection Control
- Administrative Ability
- Crisis Situations
- Customer Relations
- Data Entry
- Schedule Management
- Recruitment and Staffing
- Employee Orientation
- Microsoft Office
- Clerical Skills
Timeline
Intense Staffing
CNA
07.2019 - 09.2021
Program Manager
United Services of Chicago, Inc
08.2011 - 06.2018
Basic Life Support CPR And AED Program 04/2023-04/2025 -
American Heart Association
Diploma Received - General Studies
American School
Certificate Received Basic Nursing Assistant Chicago -
The Nirvana Institute Inc