Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician - Pain Management
UChicago Advent Health - Hinsdale Hospital
Hinsdale, IL
01.2024 - Current
Help with admitting patients and checking vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration; checking glucose
Obtaining correct paperwork before a patient procedure, this includes all signatures and correct procedure information
Having knowledge of all pain procedures and positioning patients accordingly
Making sure patient has proper lead placement for heart and cannula for oxygen before a procedure
Transferring of patients from procedure room to discharge room and making sure they are connected to DINAMAP
Providing emotional support to patients and families
Assisting with activities of daily living
Ensuring patient safety by adhering to all protocols and using proper lifting techniques when transferring patients
Maintaining patient confidentiality and advocating for all patients
Patient Care Technician - Med-Surg/Oncology Technician
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Downers Grove, IL
09.2022 - 03.2024
Took vitals 2-3 times a day for each patient and did glucose checks
Communicated with RN on needs and problems related to patient care
Assisted patients with ADL's
Documented patient information using EPIC information systems
Assisted RN with patient admittance, transfers,, and discharges
Kept patients clean and maintained clean work environment
Preceptor to new patient care techs in med-surg/oncology unit
Maintained confidentiality of patient, employee, and organization
Director of Marketing and Operations
Delicacies Ltd and G&O Corporation
Downers Grove, IL
03.1995 - 04.2022
Handled all marketing preparations for each restaurant, including local outreach, community relations, identifying sponsorships, and building local relationships
Recruited, hired, trained, and promoted staff within each business
Managed front-of-house and back-of-house teams
Managed payroll and cash management process
Negotiated all contracts with food vendors
Managed inventory
Education
CNA Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Avid CNA School
Streamwood, IL
08-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration/Psychology
Dominican University
River Forest
05-1997
Skills
Leadership, team collaboration, customer service, problem-solving, positive attitude, attention to detail, computer skills, CPR certification, compassionate care
Bilingual in English and Greek
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - Pain Management
UChicago Advent Health - Hinsdale Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician - Med-Surg/Oncology Technician
Advocate Aurora Health Care
09.2022 - 03.2024
Director of Marketing and Operations
Delicacies Ltd and G&O Corporation
03.1995 - 04.2022
CNA Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Avid CNA School
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration/Psychology
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