Robert Nash
Chicago ,Illinois
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harmony Health Center
3919 w Foster Ave
09 2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Numerous agency applications
Illinois
06 2020 - 02 2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Certified nursing assistant
Parkhouse Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Chicago IL
03 2014 - 06 2020
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Served as an advocate for each patient’s needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Restorative Aide
St Agnes nursing home
Chicago IL
09 2010 - 03 2014
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Educated patients on the importance of exercise programs and proper body mechanics, enhancing injury prevention efforts.
- Managed inventory of therapeutic equipment and supplies, ensuring adequate resources for consistent patient treatment availability.
- Developed rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication, easing anxieties related to injury recovery processes.
- Maintained detailed records of treatments administered, facilitating accurate documentation and continuity of care for each patient.
- Facilitated group activities designed to enhance socialization skills among rehabilitating individuals, contributing to overall well-being improvements.
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to quality care by consistently meeting or exceeding established performance standards for restorative aides.
- Supported physical therapy sessions for improved mobility and strength in patients.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately in interventions alongside physical/occupational therapists for enhanced results.
- Implemented proper body mechanics during transfers, positioning, and ambulation assistance to ensure the safety of both patients and caregivers alike.
- Provided emotional support to patients throughout their rehabilitation process, fostering a nurturing environment conducive to healing.
Security supervisor
Sacred Heart Nursing Home
1550 s Albany Chicago IL
05 2006 - 09 2010
- Maintained a secure environment for employees and visitors by enforcing access control policies and visitor management procedures.
- Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
- Successfully managed incident response operations during critical situations, ensuring staff and visitor''s safety and minimizing potential damages to company property.
- Managed a team of security officers, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to ensure a high level of professionalism.
- Coordinated with security personnel or other departments to establish safety of visitors and staff.
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Closely monitored alarm systems, responding promptly to alerts and coordinating appropriate action when necessary.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Participated in the hiring process for new security personnel, conducting interviews and evaluating candidate qualifications to build an effective team.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Collins High School
06.2001
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Adaptable
- Recording vital signs
- Patient Assessments
- Compassionate
- Responding to emergencies
- Compassionate caregiver
- Supporting personal needs
- Companionship and emotional support
- Culinary talent
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR certified
- CPI certified
- occupational therapy training
- physical therapy training
- wound care
- wound dressing change
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harmony Health Center
09 2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Numerous agency applications
06 2020 - 02 2022
Certified nursing assistant
Parkhouse Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
03 2014 - 06 2020
Restorative Aide
St Agnes nursing home
09 2010 - 03 2014
Security supervisor
Sacred Heart Nursing Home
05 2006 - 09 2010
High School Diploma - General Studies
Collins High School