Patricia F Eller
Marianjoy Rehabilitation
Hanover Park,IL
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Certified Nursing Assistant
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract Work
Location Preference
On-Site
Location:
Illinois
Open to relocation:
No
Minimum Desired Compensation
$23/hr
Important To Me
Flexible work hoursWork-life balance
1
Certification
1996
Years of experience
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Private Duty in Home Care, delivering exceptional patient-focused care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and fostering strong patient relationships, I enhance client independence and comfort through dedicated support and effective communication. Proven ability to maintain HIPAA compliance while ensuring dignity and safety in all interactions.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Provided compassionate personal care to clients, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and meal preparation.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in client conditions to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Supported mobility and rehabilitation exercises, enhancing client independence and comfort.
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year- Collaborated with families to develop personalized care plans tailored to client requirements.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance skills and improve service delivery.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
Certified Nursing Assistant
10 Months- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Provided compassionate personal care to clients, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in client conditions to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
4 Years- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and meal preparation.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Supported mobility and rehabilitation exercises, enhancing client independence and comfort.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance skills and improve service delivery.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
Skills
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Reliable team player
Direct patient care
Collecting vital signs
Bathing assistance
Compassionate
Alzheimer's and dementia care
Basic life support
Bedside manner
Vital signs monitoring
Dressing assistance
Safety precautions
Recording vital signs
Electronic charting
Compassionate caregiver
Patient-focused care
Medical terminology
Mobility assistance
Companionship and emotional support
Documenting behaviors
Feeding assistance
Positioning patients
End-of-life care
Patient lifting
Transfer techniques
Urinary catheter care
Ambulation assistance
Geriatric care
Inpatient care
Healthcare ethics
Responding to emergencies
Transporting patients
Patient relationship building
Maintaining privacy
Trustworthy companion
Colostomy care
Complex Problem-solving
Light housekeeping
Blood glucose testing
Valid state driver's license
Reliable transportation
Preparing meals
Activity planning
Restraint application
Meal planning
Pediatric care
General housekeeping
Toileting assistance
Able to lift number pounds
Assisting with personal grooming
Collecting specimens
Intake recording
Dementia and Alzheimer's care
Monitoring fluids
Vital sign recording
Calm and level-headed under duress
Range of motion exercises
CNA certification
Vital signs
Certification
Will be attending phlebotomy course in early October 2026 to become a phlebotomist.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Marianjoy Rehabilitation
10.1994 - 10.1995Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joeseph Hospital
12.1993 - 10.1994Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dekalb County Nursing Home and Rehabilitation
10.1989 - 10.1993Read More
Kishwaukee Community College
No Degree from Early Childhood Care And Education
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Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Duty in Home Care
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