Krystal Banks
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and HIPAA compliance, honed at Victory Center and other reputable facilities. Adept at providing compassionate support and maintaining dignity through personalized care. Excels in fostering patient relationships and efficient healthcare delivery, showcasing a blend of empathetic communication and meticulous attention to medical documentation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Victory Center
10.2021 - 11.2024
- Ensured high-quality assistance for elderly in assisted living environment.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Home Health Aide
Private Care
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Utilized nutritional guidelines to create healthy meals.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethel New Life
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Monitored patients' physical and mental status during shifts.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them witnh mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Norridge Gardens
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Helped individuals perform everyday functions for increased comfort and wellness.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Austin Career Center
Chicago, IL02.2003
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Assessing Vital Signs Regularly
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient relationship building
- Complex Problem-solving
- Light housekeeping
- Valid state driver's license
- Patient assessments
- Medical office administration
- CNA certification
- Intake recording
- Helping with medication
- Quick problem solver
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Admitting support
- Documentation expert
- General housekeeping
Certification
CNA Certificate
CPR Certificate
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Victory Center
10.2021 - 11.2024
Home Health Aide
Private Care
01.2018 - 09.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethel New Life
04.2017 - 12.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Norridge Gardens
02.2016 - 03.2017
Austin Career Center
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