Dionna Siler
Certified Nursing Assistant
Joliet,IL
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong foundation in patient care and medical support. Adept at handling patient needs, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring clean and safe environment. Known for reliability, adaptability, and commitment to achieving positive patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
06.2019 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Warren Barr North Shore
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, enhancing independence and personalized routines for care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes of condition to nursing staff, ensuring timely patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Implemented infection control procedures, improving overall health standards within the facility.
- Maintained patient records accurately, documenting care provided and observations.
Direct Support Professional
Families Building Dreams
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Supported individuals with intellectual disabilities in daily living skills and personal care.
- Assisted clients in developing social and communication skills through structured activities.
- Monitored client progress and documented behavioral changes, ensuring compliance with care standards.
- Led team in implementing safety protocols, enhancing workplace safety compliance and reducing incidents.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies in stock levels.
- Mentored individuals on best practices, routines, and the working through the barriers to ensure a culture of continuous improvement were demonstrated throughout the program.
- Analyzed workflow systems to identify areas for enhancement, resulting in optimized operational efficiency in the structure for individuals.
- Administered medications under supervision, adhering to safety protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren Township High School
Gurnee, ILCertified Diploma_RMA, CPT -
Computer Systems Institute
ILSkills
- Patient feeding, toileting, bathing, dressing, and other essentials for activities of daily living
- Basic life support/cpr
- Direct patient-focused care
- Recording and documenting vital signs
- Proficiencies in the proper use of personal protective equipment
- Well versed in Alzheimer's/dementia, Parkinson's, visual and hearing impairment, strokes, heart attacks, tracheotomy care, colostomy care and various other health situations
- Time management, attentive to detail, HIPAA regulations and laws
- Ensuring the accuracy of records and all documentation
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
CPR/BLS
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
06.2019 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Warren Barr North Shore
10.2018 - 06.2019
Direct Support Professional
Families Building Dreams
06.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Warren Township High School
Certified Diploma_RMA, CPT -
Computer Systems Institute