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Lindsy McGaughey

Havana,IL

Summary

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
  • CPR Certification
  • State Tested Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Havana Health care
07.2019 - Current

CNA

Illinois Department Of Corrections
10.2018 - 07.2019

Customer Service Clerk

John Deere
01.2016 - 10.2018

CNA

Illinois Department Of Corrections

Some college - Nursing

Spoon River College

Long Term Care Administration -

College of DuPage

High school diploma, some college - Nursing

Waubonsie Valley High School