Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Skilled Nurse
Exceptioinal Care and Training Center
Sterling, IL
08.2024 - Current
Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
CNA
Exceptional Care and Training Center
Sterling, IL
03.2017 - 08.2024
Provide basic care to patients
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas, and nursing stations
Kept activities spaces organized, clean and tidy
Helped residents participate in activities with basic and advanced mobility support
Coordinated musical guests, movies, and other types of resident entertainment
Used one-on-one meetings and small groups to engage residents in facility life
Activity Aide
Exceptional Care and Training Center, DSP
Sterling, IL
03.2017 - 08.2024
Helps design programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills
Assists with the planning and implementation of activities for nursing home residents
Assisted residents with developing and maintaining positive social skills, mental aptitude, confidence, and strong interpersonal connections
Uphold positive quality of life standards for residents of all ability levels
CNA, Surgical Floor
CGH Medical Center
Sterling, IL
09.2019 - 04.2020
Answered signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine resident needs
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers
Used mobility devices to transport patients
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sauk Valley Community College
Dixon, IL
05.2024
High School Diploma -
Sterling High School
Sterling, IL
05.2019
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) - Nursing
Sauk Valley Community College
Dixon, IL
05.2019
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certified -
Exceptional Care
Sterling, IL
06.2017
Basic Sign Language Certified -
Welcome Home Deaf School
Bacolod City, Philippines
01.2015
Certification
Direct Support Professional, Exceptional Care and Training Center, 2017
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 2019
Basic Sign Language
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), 2024
References
Dr. Eric Forman, 815-618-0315, edforman5@yahoo.com
Assistant Caregiver (Part Time) at Upasana Care Home and Caregiver Training CenterAssistant Caregiver (Part Time) at Upasana Care Home and Caregiver Training Center