Starla Trice
Schererville,Indiana
Summary
Knowledgeable and compassionate Nursing staff member with 22+ years of CNA experience. Diligent about serving all facets of patient medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of all backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA, MEDOP SOLUTIONS/ NORTHWESTERN DELNOR HOSPITAL/ ORTHOPEDIC ONCOLOGY
GENEVA, ILLINOIS
04.2023 - Current
TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN, •PHLEBOTOMIST
CoTeacher, Idea Public Schools/Montopolis Academy
Austin, Texas
07.2020 - 12.2021
- First grade homeroom and DI "Direct Instruction" Reading teacher
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Teach 5 reading groups, all with different academic levels
- Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction
- Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding
- Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among class of 25 or more students
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
MONITORING VITAL, NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN TEXAS
03.2018 - 12.2021
- SIGNS(BLOOD PRESSURE, PULSE, TEMPERATURE, ETC.) OR EKG SIGNALS AND PATIENT CONDITION
- KEEPING PATIENT ROOMS TIDY AND SANTIZED
- TAKE FLUID SAMPLES OR OTHER SPECIMENS FOR TESTING
- PERFORM BASIC NURSING PROCEDURES (E.G
- CHANGING BANDAGES, WOUND CARE)
- ASSIST NURSING STAFF IN ADMINISTERING BASIC TREATMEMTS
- ASSIST PATIENTS WITH PARTICULAR ISSUES OR NEEDS
- PROVIDE APPROPRIATE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ST.DAVIDS, MONITORING VITAL SIGNS(BLOOD PRESSURE, PULSE, TEMPERATURE, ETC.) OR EKG SIGNALS AND PATIENT CONDITION
- ASSISTING WITH PATIENT EVERYDAY NEEDS
- KEEPING PATIENT ROOMS TIDY AND SANTIZED
- TAKE FLUID SAMPLES OR OTHER SPECIMENS FOR TESTING
- PERFORM BASIC NURSING PROCEDURES (E.G
- CHANGING BANDAGES, WOUND CARE)
- ASSIST NURSING STAFF IN ADMINISTERING BASIC TREATMEMTS
- ASSIST PATIENTS WITH PARTICULAR ISSUES OR NEEDS
- PROVIDE APPROPRIATE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
Austin, Texas
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Studied various school subjects to better understand content and assist with projects and assignments
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve life-long educational goals
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance
- Assigned homework to students based on curricula and modified based on daily progress
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
Mental Health Technician
IDHS/State of Illinois
Park Forest, IL
10.2014 - 06.2019
- Mental Health Tech 2, assigned to house of 10 individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness, on State facility grounds of approximately 52 houses and over 500 individuals
- Encourage patients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships
- Observe and influence patient's behalf, communicating and interacting with then and teaching, counseling or befriending them
- Develop or teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence
- 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
- Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or mentally challenged patients
- Monitor patients physical and emotional well-being and report physical ailments to medical staff.
CNA
CNA, Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Joliet, IL
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Providing Adult Daily Living services
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients
- Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
Nursing
CNA, Riviera Care Center/ currently Aperion
Chicago Heights, IL
07.2008 - 08.2014
- Psychiatric and Drug rehabilitation Center, providing Daily living services
- Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff
- Work as part of a team that may include, psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, and social workers
- Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury
- Maintain patients restrictions to assigned areas
- Participate in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, or television viewing
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior,progress notes, treatments, and or discharge plans.
CNA, Prairie Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Chicago Heights, IL
06.2007 - 11.2013
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Promote and assist with patient ambulation and rehab care
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience
- Organize, supervise, or encourage patient participation in social, educational, or recreational activities
- Record and maintain information, such as vital signs, eating habits behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans
- Specialized in Alzheimer's and Dementia
Education
Associate of Science -
Surgical Technology, Brown Mackie College, St. Davids Institute for Learning
Telemetry, St. Davids Institute for Learning
05.2013
Skills
- Specializing in Alzheimer's and Dementis
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Documentation procedures expert
- Quick problem solver
- Telemetry
- Phlebotomy(facility certified only)
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Patient relations
- Infection control procedures
- Grooming and bathing assistance
Timeline
CNA, MEDOP SOLUTIONS/ NORTHWESTERN DELNOR HOSPITAL/ ORTHOPEDIC ONCOLOGY
04.2023 - Current
TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN, •PHLEBOTOMIST
CoTeacher, Idea Public Schools/Montopolis Academy
07.2020 - 12.2021
Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
10.2019 - 03.2020
MONITORING VITAL, NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN TEXAS
03.2018 - 12.2021
Mental Health Technician
IDHS/State of Illinois
10.2014 - 06.2019
CNA
CNA, Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
05.2013 - 03.2015
Nursing
CNA, Riviera Care Center/ currently Aperion
07.2008 - 08.2014
CNA, Prairie Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2007 - 11.2013
Associate of Science -
Surgical Technology, Brown Mackie College, St. Davids Institute for Learning
Telemetry, St. Davids Institute for Learning