Gerlie Atwood
Trivoli,IL
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Farmington Village And Rehabilitation
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Maintained aclean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Personal Care Assistant
Department Of Rehabilitation Services
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance
Midwest Technical Institute - East Peoria
East Peoria, ILBachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Romblon State University
Philippines04.2006
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Safety Precautions
- Electronic Charting
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Positioning Patients
- End of life care
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Department Of Rehabilitation Services
07.2020 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Farmington Village And Rehabilitation
10.2019 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance
Midwest Technical Institute - East Peoria
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Romblon State University
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