MARGARET ADAMS
Machesney Park,IL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with over 10 years experience, 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
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
TLC COMMUNITY LIVING
Machesney Park, IL
12.2022 - Current
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL12-2025
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Lifting
- Condition Monitoring
- Infection control procedures
- Assisting with personal grooming
- HIPAA Compliance
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate
- Safety Precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Patient Care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR Training - 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
TLC COMMUNITY LIVING
12.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rock Valley College