Overview
Skills
Summary
Work History
Education
Certification
Timeline

Linhui Burau

Kindred Hospital
Chicago,IL
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Compassionate and dedicated CNA with comprehensive knowledge of palliative and rehabilitative care. Knowledgeable of the workflow processes and demands required in a nursing facility, as well as maintaining patient comfort, happiness, and ensuring physical and emotional support to all. Skilled in using innovative techniques, managing multiple patients, improving patient happiness, and remaining a versatile worker with hands-on experience to promote feelings of ease and security for the patients in addition to defining the meaning of exceptional patient care.

Skills

Vital sign monitoring
Patient care excellence
Prompt patient care
Assistance with daily hygiene tasks
Patient documentation
Compliance with healthcare regulations
Critical problem-solving during emergencies
Fast-paced multitasking
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Team training and mentoring
Electronic health records
Basic nutritional knowledge
Dietary restriction awareness
Ability to communicate well
Dietary restriction awareness

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

4 Months
Kindred Hospital | 06.2026 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and completed Accu-Checks, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and daily mobility needs.
  • Repositioned patients regularly to support comfort and reduce pressure injury risk.
  • Documented care activities accurately in resident charts and shift records.
  • Followed infection control protocols while maintaining clean, safe patient environments.
  • Observed resident conditions closely and communicated concerns to licensed nurses.
  • Coordinated bedside care tasks to maintain consistent, compassionate patient support.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.

Certified Nursing Assistant

7 Months
Mercy Circle | 07.2025 - 02.2026
  • Provided direct patient care to over 70 long-term care residents.
  • Provided compassionate care for dementia and Alzheimer's patients.
  • Delivered patient-centered care.
  • Guided patients and families in decision-making to enhance care outcomes.
  • Implemented best practices in patient care.
  • Cultivated strong rapport with patients and families to foster trust and communication.
  • Built strong rapport with patients and families.
  • Ensured emotional and physical comfort for palliative patients to support quality of life.
  • Responded promptly to patient call lights to ensure safety and well-being.
  • Managed patient bathing needs.
  • Assisted with recovery exercises and wound care.
  • Assisted patients with bathing to ensure hygiene and comfort.
  • Reported patient discomforts to nurses and doctors.
  • Improved overall health outcomes for patients.
  • Ensured proper patient preparation and guidance.

Waitress

9 Months
Giordano's | 03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service and personalized interactions.
  • Managed tables with 10+ customers during peak hours.
  • Facilitated effective communication with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery.
  • Implemented menu adjustments based on customer feedback to enhance dining experience.
  • Addressed special customer requests to enhance their dining experience.
  • Improved event guest satisfaction.
  • Recommended seasonal cocktails.
  • Added variability to local-favorite menu items.
  • Utilized [POS System] proficiently.
  • Ensured clarity in food order documentation.

Waitress

1 Year 2 Months
Exquisite Skillet Pancake House | 06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Streamlined table turnover process to enhance service efficiency.
  • Ensured a smooth flow of service.
  • Anticipated customer needs to enhance overall dining experience.
  • Cultivated collaboration among team members to improve service delivery.
  • Coordinated with chefs.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of the menu.
  • Helped improve and build new menus over time as the company grew.
  • Learned and maintained knowledge of the POS system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Colorado Christian University | Lakewood, CO | 1 2028

Currently completing an online pre-nursing program - finishing up required prerequisites for nursing.

High School

Rock Canyon High School | Littleton, CO | 5 2020

B.S. - Chemistry

University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago, IL
  • Attended for a B.S. in Chemistry
  • Completed three years - left for personal reasons

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association/Chicago's Pulse
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Chicago's Pulse/Illinois

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kindred Hospital
06.2026 - CurrentRead More

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mercy Circle
07.2025 - 02.2026Read More

Waitress

Giordano's
03.2023 - 12.2023Read More

Waitress

Exquisite Skillet Pancake House
06.2020 - 08.2021Read More

Rock Canyon High School

High School
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University of Illinois Chicago

B.S. from Chemistry
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Colorado Christian University

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Linhui Burau