Kylah Patrick
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Chicago Hospital
Chicago, IL
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Home Health Aide
Addus Home Health Care
Chicago
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
Head Cashier
Menards
Crestwood, IL
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Scheduled and supervised cashiers during shifts, ensuring proper coverage of registers.
- Ensured all cashiers were trained in store policies and procedures, as well as safety protocols.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as counting money, balancing tills, and reconciling discrepancies.
- Assisted customers at checkout by providing excellent customer service and resolving any issues that arose.
- Provided guidance on difficult transactions or inquiries from customers regarding products or services offered in the store.
- Handled returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policy while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Maintained records of daily transactions including sales receipts, cash received, discounts issued.
Shift Leader
Jersey Mike's Subs
Crestwood, IL
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Ensured staff was properly trained on all aspects of their job duties, including safety protocols.
- Assisted in training new employees on shift operations.
- Scheduled team members for shifts based on business needs and customer demand.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Maintained an organized work environment by delegating tasks to staff as needed.
- Inspected food preparation areas to ensure proper sanitation standards were met at all times.
- Confirmed accuracy of daily sales reports before submitting them to management for review.
- Verified that cash drawers contained correct amounts of money during opening and closing shifts.
- Adhered to all health code regulations while preparing food items for customers.
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies when necessary, and ensuring product quality was up to standard prior to use or sale.
- Supervised the cleaning of dining areas, restrooms, kitchen equipment, floors., in order to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for customers and staff alike.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Adonis College of Nursing
Dolton, IL05-2023
High School Diploma -
Mother McAuley
Chicago05-2020
Some College (No Degree) -
Illinois State University
Normal, ILSkills
- Patient-focused care
- Basic Life Support
- Communication
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Compassion
- Leadership
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Chicago Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
Addus Home Health Care
12.2021 - 07.2023
Head Cashier
Menards
08.2020 - 07.2021
Shift Leader
Jersey Mike's Subs
05.2017 - 08.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Adonis College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Mother McAuley
Some College (No Degree) -
Illinois State University
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