Mona Washington
CHICAGO,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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dimensions Living Burr Ridge
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Nursing Assistant
Warren Barr Orland Park
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor and treatment nurse.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Nursing Assistant
Princess Anne Health & Rehabilitation Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Corliss High
106 E.103 Chicago IllinoisNo Degree - Nursing Assistance
Medical Academy of Business Technology
13005 Western Ave, Blue Island03.2004
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Conducting Intakes
- Direct Patient Care
- Observing Responses
- Indirect Patient Care
- Transporting Patients
- Documenting Behaviors
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient Lifting
- Preparing Meals
- Light Housekeeping
- Patient Assessments
- Feeding Assistance Expert
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Meal Planning
- Responding to Emergencies
- Compassionate
- Outpatient Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Trustworthy Companion
- Inpatient Care
- Maintaining Privacy
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dimensions Living Burr Ridge
03.2022 - 10.2023
Nursing Assistant
Warren Barr Orland Park
01.2020 - 02.2022
Nursing Assistant
Princess Anne Health & Rehabilitation Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Corliss High
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
Medical Academy of Business Technology
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