Sonja Evans
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Proven CNA with a track record of delivering patient care excellence at Saint Anne’s Community and Retirement Homes. Skilled in multi-tasking and communication, adept at managing critical situations with a calm demeanor. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating patient activities, ensuring privacy and safety. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction and care standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely interventions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing overall health safety standards.
- Trained new staff on care procedures and facility policies, reinforcing best practices.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
CNA
Saint Anne’s Community and Retirement Homes
Fort Wayne, Indiana
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
- Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
CNA
Niche Medical Staffing
Fort Wayne, IN
04.2019 - 10.2024
- Feed, bathe and dress patients, take patient vital signs, serve meals, make beds and keep rooms clean, set up medical equipment and assist with some medical procedures, answer calls for help and observe changes in a patient’s condition or behavior
DSP
Easter Seals Arc
Fort Wayne, Indiana
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.
Patient care technician
Parkview Hospital Randallia
Fort Wayne, IN
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Performing basic medical tasks like measuring and recording vital signs
- Listening to patients’ concerns and reporting them to nurses or other colleagues
- Turning, moving, or relocating patients as necessary for comfort or medical care
Direct Support Professional
Benchmark Human Services
Fort Wayne, IN
12.2015 - 11.2021
- Helping consumers with daily activities, accompanying them to doctor appointments, cooking and serving meals, performing light housekeeping duties, running errands, and providing companionship
CNA
Kingston Care Center
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Feed, bathe and dress patients, take patient vital signs, serve meals, make beds and keep rooms clean, set up medical equipment and assist with some medical procedures, answer calls for help and observe changes in a patient’s condition or behavior
Home Health Aid
Angel Corps
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise
- Supporting patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands
Lead Teacher
Tender Hearts Home Day Care
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2011 - 08.2016
- Curriculum planning, supplying proper nutrition, performing cleaning duties and dealing with behavioral issues
- Also, speaking with parents to discuss a child’s educational development
Home Health Aide
Home Nursing Services
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise
- Supporting patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands
Shift Supervisor
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Fort Wayne, IN
07.2007 - 06.2011
- Assisting the store manager in maintaining a positive environment, which provides fast, efficient, and friendly service ensuring a Total Quality Experience for both our customers and team members
Direct Support Professional
Your Friends and Neighbors
Fort Wayne, IN
04.2005 - 10.2009
- Monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise
- Supporting patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands
Education
High School - General Studies
R. Nelson Snider High School
IN06.2004
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Decision making
- Time Management
- Multi-task Oriented
- Leadership
- Ability to work under pressure
- Communication
- Creative
Certification
1900740
Timeline
CNA
Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2025 - Current
CNA
Saint Anne’s Community and Retirement Homes
04.2024 - 10.2024
DSP
Easter Seals Arc
01.2023 - 04.2024
Patient care technician
Parkview Hospital Randallia
10.2021 - 11.2022
CNA
Niche Medical Staffing
04.2019 - 10.2024
CNA
Kingston Care Center
01.2019 - 06.2019
Direct Support Professional
Benchmark Human Services
12.2015 - 11.2021
Home Health Aid
Angel Corps
06.2014 - 12.2016
Home Health Aide
Home Nursing Services
01.2013 - 06.2014
Lead Teacher
Tender Hearts Home Day Care
06.2011 - 08.2016
Shift Supervisor
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
07.2007 - 06.2011
Direct Support Professional
Your Friends and Neighbors
04.2005 - 10.2009
High School - General Studies
R. Nelson Snider High School