Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level CNA position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Helpful CNA committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Geneva, Illinois
02.2024 - Current
Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
CNA
Evolve Care Inc
Aurora, Illinois
02.2023 - Current
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Planned and served meals and snacks to patients
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Transported residents within the facility as needed.
Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
CNA
Trusted Home Care
Oak Brook, Illinois
01.2023 - 12.2023
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
Transported residents within the facility as needed.
Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Education
CNA - Health Administration
Spectrum Nurses
Bolingbrook, IL
08-2023
Master of Education - Educational Management (Personal Administration)
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria
09-2008
Bachelor of Education - Educational Management And Economics
University of Ibadan
Nigeria
09-2001
Skills
Compassionate Communication
Patient Relations
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Patient Lifting
Transporting Patients
Direct Patient Care
Light Housekeeping
Preparing Meals
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current
CNA
Evolve Care Inc
02.2023 - Current
CNA
Trusted Home Care
01.2023 - 12.2023
CNA - Health Administration
Spectrum Nurses
Master of Education - Educational Management (Personal Administration)
University of Ibadan
Bachelor of Education - Educational Management And Economics
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