I am a certified Nursing assistant, I have been a CNA for 17 years and love what I do. Everyday is different and makes the job worth it. Knowing that I can help someone who is unable to help themselves is why I am in the nursing field.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Havana Health care
Havana, IL
07.2019 - Current
Assist patients in ADLs, help with bathing grooming for the day, shaving. Assist in eating if needed, assistance with ambulating, assistance with activities such as cards, and bingo.
CNA
Illinois Department Of Corrections
Canton, IL
10.2018 - 07.2019
Vitals signs of inmates, assisting inmates in ambulating dressing, repositioning, bathing and shaving. During Covid assisted in taking temperatures of inmates. Helped the physicians in vitals of inmates for appointments throughout the day.
Customer Service Clerk
John Deere
Havana, IL
01.2016 - 10.2018
Answered phone calls, payroll of technicians, helped the parts dept put parts together for service calls. Ordered parts for machines.
CNA
Illinois Department Of Corrections
Canton , Illinois
Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Education
Some college - Nursing
Spoon River College
Canton, IL
07.2025
Long Term Care Administration -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
06-2025
High school diploma, some college - Nursing
Waubonsie Valley High School
Aurora, IL
05.2005
Skills
Hospice and home care
Patient care and assessment
Nursing and hospital experience
ICU expertise
Charting and documentation
Time management
Reliable team player
Intake recording
Assisting with personal grooming
Health education
Certification
CNA
August 2009 to Present
Assist patients with ADLs, take vitals signs, assist in ambulating, turning or repositioning. Help patients eat, and bathe, assist in dressing daily, shaving and daily grooming