Marie Jones
Evergreen Park,IL
Summary
Highly motivated individual with extensive experience providing direct patient care in acute care settings. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff, other healthcare professionals, and patients to promote quality patient care. Possesses strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and an unwavering commitment to compassionate patient care. Responsible professional enthusiastic about supporting best practices in hospital operations, compliance and healthcare management. Demonstrated strengths in multi-area management, quality assurance, and service. Resourceful professional and collaborative team player.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT/ FLOAT CNA
ADVOCATE CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER
Oak Lawn , IL
2022.08 - Current
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests upon request of medical staff.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
- Complemented nursing interventions by providing comfort measures such as back rubs or blankets.
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff.
Student Nurse Extern, Labor and Delivery
Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
Joliet , IL
2023.08 - 2023.12
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patients' needs, interpreting test results, and making treatment decisions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice initiatives to improve quality of care.
- Conducted physical assessments and provided health education to patients and families.
- Monitored postoperative progress of surgical patients through assessment of vital signs, wound healing, pain management.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations in accordance with established protocols.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as taking blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by following infection control protocols.
- Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
- Assessed newborns immediately after birth for physical condition and breathing effort.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, identifying any abnormalities.
Patient Care Assistant/CNA, FLOAT POOL
OSF LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL
Evergreen Park , IL
2020.12 - 2022.01
- Observed safety precautions when handling hazardous materials such as linens, soiled dressings or infectious waste.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Rasmussen Univerity
Mokena, IL2024-06
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY -
MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2022
CNA CERTIFICATION -
ADONIS COLLEGE OF NURSING
12.2020
Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Springboard Dental Institute
Oak Forest, IL2018-05
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technology
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL2014-05
Skills
- Inpatient care
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient-focused care
- EMR / EHR
- Specimen Collection
- IV Insertion
- Quality Improvement
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
Advocate Aurora Health- Preceptor, CNA (2022-present)
Awards
PETAL Award, Exceptional Patient Care, Advocate Aurora Health (2022)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Nurse Extern, Labor and Delivery
Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
2023.08 - 2023.12
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT/ FLOAT CNA
ADVOCATE CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER
2022.08 - Current
Patient Care Assistant/CNA, FLOAT POOL
OSF LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL
2020.12 - 2022.01
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Rasmussen Univerity
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY -
MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CNA CERTIFICATION -
ADONIS COLLEGE OF NURSING
Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Springboard Dental Institute
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technology
Moraine Valley Community College
Advocate Aurora Health- Preceptor, CNA (2022-present)
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