Dynamic Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Advocate Aurora Health Care, excelling in patient care and documentation. Proven ability to enhance team collaboration and ensure quality control in high-pressure environments. Recognized for delivering compassionate support and effectively managing mobility assistance, contributing to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Provided comprehensive patient care on a high-acuity orthopedic/medical-surgical floor, supporting recovery from joint replacements, fractures, and complex medical conditions. Assisted patients with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and ambulation, while ensuring privacy and dignity in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Monitored vital signs, collected specimens, and reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions. Supported pain management and wound care under RN supervision, and facilitated post-operative mobility using proper body mechanics and assistive devices. Maintained accurate patient documentation in the EMR system and contributed to interdisciplinary care planning. Served as charge CNA on every shift, independently assigning patient loads, mentoring team members, and ensuring unit efficiency. Floated regularly to departments throughout the hospital—including ICU, ED, cardiac, oncology, and surgical units—gaining broad experience and demonstrating flexibility in caring for diverse patient populations. Delivered emotional support to patients and families, particularly during end-of-life care and complex recoveries, reinforcing a compassionate and patient-centered environment.Provided comprehensive patient care on a high-acuity orthopedic/medical-surgical floor, supporting recovery from joint replacements, fractures, and complex medical conditions. Assisted patients with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and ambulation, while ensuring privacy and dignity in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Monitored vital signs, collected specimens, and reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions. Supported pain management and wound care under RN supervision, and facilitated post-operative mobility using proper body mechanics and assistive devices. Maintained accurate patient documentation in the EMR system and contributed to interdisciplinary care planning. Served as charge CNA on every shift, independently assigning patient loads, mentoring team members, and ensuring unit efficiency. Floated regularly to departments throughout the hospital—including ICU, ED, cardiac, oncology, and surgical units—gaining broad experience and demonstrating flexibility in caring for diverse patient populations. Delivered emotional support to patients and families, particularly during end-of-life care and complex recoveries, reinforcing a compassionate and patient-centered environment.
Collaborated directly with the lead physician to provide specialized wound care services to patients in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. Assisted with clinical procedures by positioning patients through safe ambulation and logrolling techniques to minimize pain and protect wound sites during dressing changes and evaluations. Delivered compassionate care and emotional support to a vulnerable patient population, many of whom faced chronic conditions and limited mobility. Fostered meaningful, trusting relationships with residents, offering comfort and consistency through frequent visits, which helped ease anxiety and promote healing. Acted as a key extension of the care team, maintaining detailed documentation, reporting skin integrity concerns, and advocating for patient needs to ensure timely interventions. Leveraged CNA training and hands-on experience to support both the physical and emotional dimensions of wound recovery, while upholding dignity, privacy, and personalized care at all times.
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