Meshaun Cohn
Park Forest,IL
Summary
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and care collaborative demeanor cultivated over 20+ years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity. Looking for opportunities in Sterile Processing department to expand on knowledge and gain experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurses Aide
Green Oaks of Park Forest
Park Forest, IL
12.2014 - Current
- Complete tasks of daily living for residents including toileting, ambulation, and bathing.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
- Participated in regular interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Certified Nurses Aide
On Call Home Care and Janitorial Services
Richton Park, Illinois
02.2010 - 09.2013
- Provided activities of daily living for patients in their home under Nurses supervision and cleaned and organized patients living quarters
- Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
Certified Nurses Aide
Palos Hills Extended Care Center
Palos Hills, Illinois
11.2007 - 05.2008
- Assisted patients with daily activities including reading and recording temperature, pulse and respirations.
Certified Nurses Aide
Beecher Manor
Beecher, Illinois
09.2006 - 03.2007
- Provided personal nursing care and exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying.
Certified Nurses Aide
St. James Manor
Crete, Illinois
01.2006 - 09.2006
- Assisted patients with ADLs and promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
Education
Nursing Candidate -
Prairie State College
11.2016
Phlebotomy -
Elim Outreach Training Center
02.2013
Certified Nursing Aide -
Advance Technical Training Center
10.1997
Some College (No Degree) - Central Supply Technician
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, ILSkills
- Ability to deliver patient care with compassion
- Works well under pressure
- Make sound decisions and can handle conflict
- Ability to learn new concepts and skills
- Observe patients mental/behavioral status and report any changes to Nurse
- Sound knowledge of safety and accident prevention
- Ability to used mechanical lift during transfers
- Practiced Illinois state safety and privacy policies
- Charting Expertise
- Able to lift at least 75lbs
- Trained in grooming and bathing assistance
- General housekeeping ability
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Valid Illinois driving
- Reliable transportation
- CPR certified
Timeline
Certified Nurses Aide
Green Oaks of Park Forest
12.2014 - Current
Certified Nurses Aide
On Call Home Care and Janitorial Services
02.2010 - 09.2013
Certified Nurses Aide
Palos Hills Extended Care Center
11.2007 - 05.2008
Certified Nurses Aide
Beecher Manor
09.2006 - 03.2007
Certified Nurses Aide
St. James Manor
01.2006 - 09.2006
Nursing Candidate -
Prairie State College
Phlebotomy -
Elim Outreach Training Center
Certified Nursing Aide -
Advance Technical Training Center
Some College (No Degree) - Central Supply Technician
Prairie State College