Dawn E. Collins
Mokena,IL
Summary
Compassionate CNA experienced in working with children needing special care, non-ambulatory, non-verbal, g-tube. Experience in geriatric care including dementia. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Victorian Village
Homer Glen , Illinois
2022.03 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Student Nursing Assistant
Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox , IL
2019.01 - 2022.03
- Monitored patient vitals such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels, under the supervision of a nurse practitioner.
- Maintained accurate records for each patient visit and submitted reports to nursing staff in a timely manner.
- Participated in training sessions related to patient safety measures and procedures.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory tests and delivered them promptly to the lab department.
- Assisted in setting up exam rooms prior to patient visits according to established standards.
- Monitored patient intake and output by tracking amount patients drink and urination levels.
- Cared for patient activities of daily living by assisting with eating, bathing, toileting and mobility.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Terminally Ill Daughter
Mokena , IL
2002.01 - 2015.04
- Provided assistance to special needs individuals with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
- Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals regarding medical treatments and therapies.
- Supported clients in community integration activities such as recreational outings, shopping trips and social gatherings.
- Administered medication when needed according to doctor's instructions.
- Transported clients to appointments or other destinations using a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and share information about new treatment strategies.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing board games or reading stories together.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to client care such as laundry, changing bed linens or preparing meals.
- Adapted existing programs to meet the specific requirements of each individual client.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to disability management techniques.
- Observed, reported and documented patient status and care provided.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Collaborated with guardians, physicians and teachers to establish individualized goals and build personalized treatment plans.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing ADN (No Degree)
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, ILSome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Patient Focused Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Condition Monitoring
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Lifting
- Electronic Charting
- Care plan implementation
- Pediatric Care
- Compassionate
- Vital signs monitoring
- Light Housekeeping
- Geriatric Care
- Family support and assistance
- Valid IL driver's license
- Helping with medication
- Feeding Assistance
Affiliations
- Married for 30 years, mother of three, 27, 19 and Forever 15.
- Gardening
- Love to read
Certification
- Certtified Nursing Assistant Certificate
- CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Victorian Village
2022.03 - Current
Student Nursing Assistant
Silver Cross Hospital
2019.01 - 2022.03
Caregiver, Special Needs
Terminally Ill Daughter
2002.01 - 2015.04
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing ADN (No Degree)
Joliet Junior College
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Northeastern Illinois University
- Certtified Nursing Assistant Certificate
- CPR Certified
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