Karen Pinneo
Island Lake,IL
Summary
Compassionate C.N.A. with extensive experience at Lake Forest Place, skilled in health monitoring and critical thinking. Delivered exceptional patient care, enhancing comfort and safety through effective communication and attention to detail. Proven ability to respond to emergencies and maintain high standards of hygiene, ensuring a supportive environment for residents.
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
C.N.A.
Alto
08.2017 - 03.2025
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
C.N.A.
Lake Forest Place
10.1999 - 11.2012
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
C.N.A.
Manor Care
06.1994 - 10.1999
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
No Degree - C.N.A.
06-1994
Skills
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Health monitoring
- Problem-solving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Dressing assistance
- Attention to detail
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Feeding assistance
- Toileting assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate communication
- End-of-life care
- Active listening
- Emotional support
- Compassion and empathy
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Wound care
- Basic life support
- Medication administration
- Complex Problem-solving
- Infection control practices
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
C.N.A. - Alto
08.2017 - 03.2025
C.N.A. - Lake Forest Place
10.1999 - 11.2012
C.N.A. - Manor Care
06.1994 - 10.1999
College Of Lake County - No Degree, C.N.A.
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