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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Lani Salawu

Chicago,IL

Summary

I am an individual fueled by empathy, purpose, and a passion for helping others. Driven to uplift, connect, and create meaningful experiences, I approach every opportunity with compassion and a heart for service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Assistant

Nursing Assistant Training Institute
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to maintain an open dialogue about ongoing care needs.
  • Supported rehabilitation efforts by helping patients perform prescribed exercises and follow personalized therapy plans.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.

Outreach Volunteer

Make A Wish
09.2020 - 12.2024
  • Facilitated skill-building workshops for fellow volunteers, sharing best practices for effective community engagement techniques.
  • Contributed to the creation of an annual report detailing the organization''s accomplishments throughout the year.
  • Assisted with data collection and analysis to measure the effectiveness of outreach strategies and inform future decision-making processes.
  • Coordinated various outreach activities to raise public awareness about the organization''s mission and services.

Intern

Home Health Agency
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • I possessed a skill
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
  • Participated in planning and execution of community outreach programs, strengthening community relations.
  • I need to be able to easily form friendships with people in order to be effective at work
  • A skill I learned was to always pay attention to the tiniest details, as even the smallest distraction could lead to inconsistencies
  • Being able to switch between idle and busy periods is another essential skill for a cashier, which I possess
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.

Volunteer

Anne&Laurie Children Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022

Provided emotional support to pediatric patients on the hematology and oncology floor, offering comfort and companionship during their treatment.

Learned from healthcare professionals, observing patient care procedures and gaining insight into the emotional and medical needs of children with hematological and oncological conditions.

  • Fostered a positive, reassuring presence, helping children and families feel more at ease during challenging treatments and hospital stays.
  • Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
  • Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.

Administrative assistant

Kay's Angel Care Inc
02.2021 - 08.2022
  • Helped palliative and hospice patients with everyday tasks and companionship
  • Accompany new incoming nurses and caregivers during online training
  • Shadowing the nurses, caregivers, cna
  • While performing client work, I worked on documents with confidential information from IDPH
  • Provide clients with the excellent home care services they require through retirement, recuperation, or handicap in a sensitive and patient manner

Education

University of Illinois
01.2025

High School Degree - Pre-Law certificate

Stephen T. Mather High School
Chicago, IL
06.2022

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Leadership Characteristics
  • Organizational skills
  • Social abilities
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Capabilities for Collaboration
  • Capabilities for Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Creative Thinking Capability
  • Capabilities for Critical Thinking
  • Capabilities in Management
  • Capabilities in Teamwork
  • Capabilities for Active Listening
  • Setting priorities
  • Critical thinking
  • Flexibility
  • Decision Making Skills
  • Time Management Skills
  • Administrative Skills

Accomplishments


  • Achieved finalist status for MS research on caregiving and family impact.

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification

Timeline

Care Assistant

Nursing Assistant Training Institute
11.2024 - 01.2025

Intern

Home Health Agency
05.2024 - 08.2024

Volunteer

Anne&Laurie Children Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022

Administrative assistant

Kay's Angel Care Inc
02.2021 - 08.2022

Outreach Volunteer

Make A Wish
09.2020 - 12.2024

High School Degree - Pre-Law certificate

Stephen T. Mather High School

University of Illinois
Lani Salawu