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
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children Hospital Of Chicago
04.2016 - Current
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Garlands Of Barrington
02.2013 - 03.2016
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
12.2025
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
05.2013
High School Diploma -
Schaumburg High School
Schaumburg, IL
06.2011
Skills
Reliable team player
Direct Patient Care
Compassionate
Patient-focused care
Pediatric Care
Certified in CPR/AED
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children Hospital Of Chicago
04.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Garlands Of Barrington
02.2013 - 03.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
William Rainey Harper College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
William Rainey Harper College
High School Diploma -
Schaumburg High School
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