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Page Montgomery

Peoria,IL

Summary

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and hospital administrative functions. Strong patient care skills combined with excellent patient evaluation and advocacy. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Goldwater Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • 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.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.

CNA

The Loft of Peoria
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

CNA

Helping Hands Staff Agency
09.2020 - 01.2024
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Travel CNA

Horizon Health Agengy
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • 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.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Travel CNA

Favorite Healthcare Agency
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • 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.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Travel CNA

Favorite Healthcare Agency
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • 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.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Lead CNA

Villas Of Holly Brook
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Worked with type customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Nurse Assistant

Birds In A Hands
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted patients in range-of-motion exercises through Action and Action.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Job titles informed of changes.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Patient Care Technician

Osf
07.2018 - 08.2020
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve Skill.
  • Cared for patients by providing Action, personal care and ambulation.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living under guidance of Job title.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.

Materials Specialist

Caterpillar
11.2017 - 05.2018
  • Monitored inventory storage locations to guarantee safe and efficient movement of materials for stocking and issuing.
  • Performed daily floor walks and supervised receive docks to investigate and resolve material issues.
  • Forecasted materials replenishment levels by performing analysis of usage, issues and criticality.
  • Worked with [Number]-member team to move and reorganize bulk warehouse, increasing material inventory and pull accuracy [Number]%.

Teacher's Aide

Rogys Learning Center
02.2010 - 05.2017
  • Took daily attendance, notifying Job title immediately of any student absences.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
  • Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Monitored Number students on field trips by overseeing various tasks, including roll call, Task and Task to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of Number children.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.

Direct Support Person

Epic
04.2014 - 01.2015
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Used Software and Software to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Ran errands for customers, including shopping, and picking up other necessities.
  • Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.

Teacher's Aide

Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Center
09.2002 - 01.2010
  • Took daily attendance, notifying Job title immediately of any student absences.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of Number children.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Law

Midstate College

Certificate - Nurse Assistant

Illinois Central College
Peoria Il
12.2019

High School Diploma -

Peoria High School
Peoria
05.2006

Skills

  • Knowledge of behavioral disorders
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • MS Office proficient
  • Food handling preparation
  • CDA License
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Self-motivated
  • Extremely organized
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Process implementation
  • Certified in Early Childhood Education
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Certified Daycare Provider
  • Positive and optimistic
  • Self-sufficient and confident
  • People-oriented
  • Team leadership
  • Staff development
  • Data management
  • Powerful negotiator
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Linen Replacements

Timeline

CNA

Goldwater Healthcare
06.2024 - Current

CNA

The Loft of Peoria
04.2023 - 05.2024

Travel CNA

Horizon Health Agengy
09.2022 - 02.2023

Travel CNA

Favorite Healthcare Agency
01.2022 - 04.2022

Travel CNA

Favorite Healthcare Agency
09.2021 - 12.2021

Lead CNA

Villas Of Holly Brook
02.2021 - 09.2021

CNA

Helping Hands Staff Agency
09.2020 - 01.2024

Nurse Assistant

Birds In A Hands
05.2020 - 08.2020

Patient Care Technician

Osf
07.2018 - 08.2020

Materials Specialist

Caterpillar
11.2017 - 05.2018

Direct Support Person

Epic
04.2014 - 01.2015

Teacher's Aide

Rogys Learning Center
02.2010 - 05.2017

Teacher's Aide

Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Center
09.2002 - 01.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Business Law

Midstate College

Certificate - Nurse Assistant

Illinois Central College

High School Diploma -

Peoria High School