Monique Reynolds
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Experienced with patient care and daily living assistance. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure patient comfort and safety. Track record of collaborating with healthcare teams to maintain high standard of care.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Medop Solution
2625 Butterfield Rd, OAk Brook, IL 60523-1289
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
CNA
Lexington Health Care
10300 Southwest Hwy, Chicago IL
12.2011 - 09.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in patient care areas to enhance hygiene.
- Supported nursing team with documentation of patient information using electronic health records systems.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide emotional support and education.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Christ Hospital
CNA
4440 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in patient care areas to enhance hygiene.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Richard J Daly
7500 S Pulaski Rd ,Chicago IL 6065203.2013
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient transfers
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Active listening
- Health monitoring
TIME SHEET
- WEEK ENDING:
- 2625 Butterfield Road
- Oak Brook, IL 60523
- 630-519-3239
- Email to timesheets@medopsolutions.com by 10am CST on Mondays.
- EMPLOYEE NAME: CLIENT:
- TIME ENTRY TO NEAREST 15 MINUTE INCREMENT
- DATE START TIME END TIME BREAK TIME REGULAR HOURS
- OVERTIME HOURS TOTAL HOURS
- Date
- WEEKLY TOTALS
- EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: DATE:
- SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE: DATE:
- Overtime is calculated after 40 hours per week
Timeline
CNA
Medop Solution
03.2020 - 04.2023
Christ Hospital
CNA
01.2015 - 03.2017
CNA
Lexington Health Care
12.2011 - 09.2019
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Richard J Daly