Kasandra Valdez
Aurora,IL
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with great bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility, personal hygiene support, patient care planning, and medicine administration. I enjoy the working health care, so I pursued a higher education in Registered Nursing. I am ready to take my career path to the next level.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northwestern Medicine
12.2021 - 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rush Copley Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Symphony At The Tillers
06.2018 - 06.2020
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Volunteer
Young Hearts For Life
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Performed ECG's
Volunteer
Waubonsee Community College
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Provided exceptional support for event management tasks, resulting in smoothly executed functions that exceeded expectations.
- Supported public relations efforts by representing the organization and building positive relationships with potential supporters.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL05.2024
High School Diploma -
Sandwich High School
Sandwich, IL05.2018
Certified Nurses Certification -
Indian Valley Professional Center
Sandwich, IL05.2018
Skills
- Time Management and Delegation
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Safety Precautions
- Compassionate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
Young Hearts For Life
03.2024 - 03.2024
Volunteer
Waubonsee Community College
08.2022 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northwestern Medicine
12.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rush Copley Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Symphony At The Tillers
06.2018 - 06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College
High School Diploma -
Sandwich High School
Certified Nurses Certification -
Indian Valley Professional Center
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