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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Nicole Cerrito

Tinley Park,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful patient healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. 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

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Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
Palos Heights, IL
2006 - Current
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Beauty Advisor

Walgreens
Palos Hills, IL
2001 - 2008
  • Met sales goals, supporting organizational health through consistent and reliable service.
  • Developed community reputation through commitment to customer satisfaction and strong client relationships.
  • Maintained counter and display areas for cleanliness and organization.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.

Education

CNA State Certificate -

Health Restoration Academy, Oak Lawn, IL
09.2006

High School Diploma -

Alan B. Shepard High School, Palos Heights, IL
06.2000

Skills

  • Caregiver Relations
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Unit Supply Maintenance
  • CPR Certification
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Room Cleaning and Restocking
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
  • Observation Documentation
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

Health Restoration Academy - CNA State Certificate,
Alan B. Shepard High School - High School Diploma,
Certified Nursing Assistant - Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
2006 - Current
Beauty Advisor - Walgreens
2001 - 2008
Nicole Cerrito