Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

JASMINE D. GARDNER

Self-Employed
Chicago,IL
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant and nursing student with hands-on experience supporting daily living activities, personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing. Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), with a strong background in companionship, dementia support, meal preparation, medication assistance, and maintaining a clean, safe care environment.

Work History

Private Duty Caregiver

4 Years 1 Month
Independent Contractor | Chicago, IL | 09.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing client comfort and dignity through personalized grooming, hygiene, and dressing care.
  • Provided compassionate companionship and emotional support, improving client well-being and managing dementia-related symptoms.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary restrictions and assisted with medication distribution.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary care environment, ensuring safety and health through diligent hygiene practices and surface cleaning.

Nail Technician

8 Years 6 Months
Self-Employed | 04.2018 - Current
  • Maintain rigorous sanitation and disinfection standards for tools, equipment, and work surfaces between clients while providing individualized, professional service.
  • Developed and nurtured long-term client relationships through dependable service and effective communication.
  • Coordinated client scheduling, communication, and supplies to ensure smooth day-to-day operations for independent service business.

Customer Service Representative

5 Years
Walgreens | Chicago, Illinois | 07.2012 - 07.2017
  • Provided courteous customer service at front registers, photo services, and through telephone inquiries, enhancing overall customer experience.
  • Assisted pharmacy staff during high-volume periods, ensuring timely service to customers while maintaining professionalism and discretion.
  • Processed transactions accurately while collaborating with team members to efficiently stock and organize merchandise.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Oakton Community College | Skokie | 10-2026

Completing prerequisites preparing for A.A.S Spring 2028 cohort

Skills

Patient care & activities of daily living (ADLs)
Sanitation & hygiene practices
Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
Organization & time management
Attention to detail & multitasking
Calm
dependable performance in fast-paced environments
Customer service & communication
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Certification

  • Nirvana Institute 02/2026 - Present Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
    Illinois Department of Public Health
  • American Heart Association 02/2026 - Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
    Renew 02/2028 • CPR and AED

Timeline

Private Duty Caregiver

Independent Contractor
09.2022 - CurrentRead More

Nail Technician

Self-Employed
04.2018 - CurrentRead More

Customer Service Representative

Walgreens
07.2012 - 07.2017Read More

Oakton Community College

Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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JASMINE D. GARDNER