Jason Umeh
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated over 5+years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA in Training
Dependable Staffing
Chicago, IL
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to optimize comfort.
- Maintained homelike environment for residents to support plan of care.
- Delivered nursing-related services under supervision of Registered Nurse.
- Reminded patients to take medications and nutritional supplements to promote wellness.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
- Guided individuals to bathrooms and cared for incontinence needs.
Home Health Aide
Serendipity home health care
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading and board games.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Carrington at Lincolnwood
3501 Northeast Pkwy Lincolnwood, IL 60712 United
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement patient care plans effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and assisted in infection control measures.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Mental Health Technician
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
555 Wilson Ln Des Plaines, IL 60016 United States
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Monitored patient behavior and reported significant changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in implementing individualized care plans for patients with mental health disorders.
- Engaged patients in therapeutic activities to promote emotional well-being and social skills.
- Documented patient progress and treatment interventions accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for patients, following safety protocols diligently.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and self-help techniques to better manage their mental health symptoms.
- Implemented group therapy sessions, facilitating open communication and fostering a supportive community among patients.
CNA
Villa holistic caregiver llc
Chicago, IL
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Home Care Provider
Paul Davies Family
Chicago, IL
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Nurse Aid Program
Great Paragon Health Services Inc
2640 W Touhy Ave Unit 2 Chicago, IL 60645 United06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Anambra State University
Anambra State, Nigeria03.2009
Skills
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Patient Relations
- Emotional and Social Support
- Needs Determination
- Caregiver Relations
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
Education and Training
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Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Carrington at Lincolnwood
12.2024 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2024
CNA
Villa holistic caregiver llc
05.2021 - 06.2023
Home Care Provider
Paul Davies Family
11.2018 - 09.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Nurse Aid Program
Great Paragon Health Services Inc
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Anambra State University
CNA in Training
Dependable Staffing
Home Health Aide
Serendipity home health care