James Thomas
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Aya Healthcare, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient-focused care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and clinical assessment. Committed to maintaining safety and dignity while delivering high-quality care in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling CNA
Aya Healthcare Care
San Francisco, CA
12.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care in diverse healthcare settings, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Adapted quickly to various clinical environments, demonstrating flexibility and resilience under pressure.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to a safe healthcare environment for all patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enabling them to maintain independence and dignity.
- Utilized excellent observational skills to identify potential patient complications early, allowing for prompt intervention when needed.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Traveling CNA
Fusion Medical Staffing
Sandy, UT
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care and progress notes in electronic health records.
- Continuously sought opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning, resulting in the delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Skilled in wound care management, expertly applying dressings while minimizing pain and discomfort for patients.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and standards.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to different healthcare settings during travel assignments, seamlessly integrating into new teams as needed.
- Provided exceptional bedside care, responding quickly to patient needs and requests for assistance.
Patient Care Technician
Rush Hospital
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas to ensure a safe environment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records to support clinical decision-making.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Hospital
Chicago, IL
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas to ensure a safe environment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records to support clinical decision-making.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to streamline patient care processes and improve service delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Education
GED -
Job Corps
Chicago, IL09-2011
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical assessment
- Healthcare ethics
- First aid and CPR
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Collecting vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Adaptable
- Patient relationship building
- End-of-life care
- Electronic charting
- Documenting behaviors
Certification
CNA EKG and Phlebotomy
Timeline
Traveling CNA
Aya Healthcare Care
12.2025 - Current
Traveling CNA
Fusion Medical Staffing
05.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Rush Hospital
08.2022 - 07.2024
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2023
GED -
Job Corps