Samantha Griffin
Lansing,IL
Summary
Objective: Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ingalls Hospital/Malone Staffing Solutions
Harvey, IL
02.2022 - 05.2022
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Inpatient Unit Certified Nursing Assistant
AMITA Health Resurrection Hospital/Rainbow Hospice
Chicago, Illinois
09.2014 - 02.2022
- Provide end of life care, emotional support to patient and family
- Report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Change bed linens or make beds
- Provide physical support to assist patients with activities of daily living, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Answer patient call light to determine patients needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Passages Hospice
Lisle, Illinois
09.2008 - 02.2014
- Provide end of life care, emotional support to patient and family
- Report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink
- Change bed linens or make beds
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform activities of daily living, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadowbrook Manor of La Grange
La Grange, Illinois
01.2007 - 09.2008
- Answer patient call signals to determine patients' needs
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
- Record weight of patients
- Supply, collect, or empty bedpans
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate
- Prepare or serve food trays
- Report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oak Park Rehabilitation
Oak Park, Illinois
10.2005 - 01.2007
- Answer patient call signals to determine patients' needs
- Change bed linens or make beds
- Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink
- Prepare or serve food trays
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Northwestern College
Illinois 03.2024
Diploma -
Continential
Miramar, FL2008
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL07.2005
Skills
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Check Blood Sugar
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Emotional and Social Support
- Fluid Measurement
- Linen Replacements
- Mobility Assistance
- Observation Documentation
- Feeding Assistance
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ingalls Hospital/Malone Staffing Solutions
02.2022 - 05.2022
Inpatient Unit Certified Nursing Assistant
AMITA Health Resurrection Hospital/Rainbow Hospice
09.2014 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Passages Hospice
09.2008 - 02.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadowbrook Manor of La Grange
01.2007 - 09.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oak Park Rehabilitation
10.2005 - 01.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Northwestern College
Diploma -
Continential
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Malcolm X College
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