Rachel Lowery
Belvidere,IL
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
School District 300- Big Timber Elementary
Hampshire, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to students with diverse needs, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted in daily activities, promoting independence and social interaction among students.
- Collaborated with teachers to support individualized education plans for students with disabilities.
- Monitored student health and reported concerns to nursing staff promptly, enhancing overall well-being.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and healthcare providers regarding student needs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Provided compassionate care to students with diverse needs and abilities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical care and documentation.
- Ensured safety and well-being of students during school hours.
- Monitored student behavior and reported concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Coordinated with parents and guardians to address health-related inquiries or issues.
- Implemented strategies to enhance student engagement during classroom activities.
- Administered basic first aid treatments as needed after falls or accidents.
- Monitors student for seizures.
Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist
Northwestern Hospital
Huntley, IL
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical instruments and equipment during labor and delivery procedures.
- Ensured sterile environments for successful surgeries by preparing operating rooms with proper tools and supplies.
- Supported efficient patient care by maintaining organized and fully stocked surgical supply areas.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide quality care during high-risk labor and delivery cases.
- Assisted in resolving complications during childbirth, such as shoulder dystocia or fetal distress, through quick thinking and effective teamwork.
- Demonstrated strong adaptability by effectively transitioning between various roles within Labor and Delivery department when needed.
Emergency Room Technician
UW Health
Rockford, IL
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Preforming high paced quality nursing assistance by answering phones and call lights in timely manner, filing any unit paperwork, assisting with patient's activities of daily living, providing comfort measures, maintaining, and stocking supply carts, maintaining clean work environment, and processing orders in an accurate and timely manner placed by physicians
- Able to assist nurses in codes, traumas, strokes, psychiatric, and laboring patients.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Enhanced ER efficiency through proficient use of medical equipment like EKG machines, defibrillators, and vital sign monitors.
CNA/Patient Care Technician
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
Rockford, IL
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Preforming high paced quality nursing assistance by answering phones and call lights in timely manner, filing any unit paperwork, assisting with patient's activities of daily living, providing comfort measures, maintaining, and stocking supply carts, maintaining clean work environment, and processing orders in an accurate and timely manner placed by physicians
- Able to assist nurses in codes, traumas, strokes, psychiatric, and laboring patients.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
CNA
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
Belvidere, IL
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Travel CNA
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Woods of Belvidere
Belvidere, IL
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided nursing assistance to residents that included helping with meals, laundry, assisting with medications and other activities of daily life as needed.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
CNA/Patient Care Technician
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
Rockford, IL
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Preforming high paced quality nursing assistance by answering phones and call lights in timely manner, filing any unit paperwork, assisting with patient's activities of daily living, providing comfort measures, maintaining, and stocking supply carts, maintaining clean work environment, and processing orders in an accurate and timely manner placed by physicians
- Able to assist nurses in codes, traumas, strokes, psychiatric, and laboring patients.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Woods of Belvidere
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Provided nursing assistance to residents that included helping with meals, laundry, assisting with medications and other activities of daily life as needed.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Lead Receptionist
Belvidere Park District
Belvidere, IL
10.2015 - 07.2017
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing the front desk operations and handling high call volumes.
- Increased office efficiency by coordinating appointments, maintaining detailed records, and providing timely reminders.
- Streamlined check-in processes for clients, resulting in reduced wait times and improved overall experience.
- Supported management with accurate data entry, report generation, and record-keeping tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Assisted team members with administrative duties, contributing to a collaborative work environment and increased productivity.
- Resolved client issues promptly and professionally, fostering positive relationships and promoting loyalty to the business.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate seamless communication and information flow across the organization.
- Organized conference room bookings and prepared meeting materials, ensuring efficient use of resources and well-executed events.
- Trained new receptionists on company policies, software systems, and best practices for exceptional client service delivery.
- Managed inventory of office supplies, placing orders as necessary to maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing costs.
- Maintained a clean and professional reception area, creating a welcoming environment for clients upon arrival.
- Processed incoming mail and packages efficiently, ensuring prompt distribution to appropriate recipients within the organization.
- Implemented an updated filing system that allowed for easy document retrieval while adhering to confidentiality requirements.
- Effectively managed multiple phone lines including transferring calls appropriately or taking detailed messages when needed.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Rock Valley College
06.2017
High School Degree -
East high school
05.2015
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Organization skills
- Time Management
- Phlebotomy skills
- IV Insertions
- Atrial venipuncture
- Lead Preceptor of new hires
- EKG
- Seizure recognition
- Hazmat trained
- Privacy/HIPPA/EMTALA Regulations
- Patient Advocacy and support
- Vital signs and Patient Monitoring
- Electronic Medical Records (EPIC)
- Responding to Emergencies
- Direct Patient Care
- Foreign body removal
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- Sanitizing procedures
- Educating patients
- Medical Terminology
- Patient admissions
- Decision-Making
- Suture removal
- Splinting
- Instrument Sterilization
- Brace fitting
- Wound Care
- Dressing changing
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
School District 300- Big Timber Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist
Northwestern Hospital
04.2024 - 08.2024
Emergency Room Technician
UW Health
10.2023 - 03.2024
CNA/Patient Care Technician
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
03.2022 - 08.2023
CNA
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
12.2021 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Woods of Belvidere
07.2021 - 01.2022
CNA/Patient Care Technician
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
10.2018 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Woods of Belvidere
07.2017 - 10.2018
Lead Receptionist
Belvidere Park District
10.2015 - 07.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Rock Valley College
High School Degree -
East high school