Takara Johnson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Assistant with expertise in documenting vital signs, collecting samples, and providing patient support. Proficient in EPIC and certified in CPR, committed to delivering compassionate care while ensuring safety and comfort.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in daily patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety for diverse populations.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to ensure accurate patient records.
- Trained new nursing assistants on best practices in patient care and safety protocols, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Delivered high-quality personal care to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Facilitated patient transfers, positioning, and mobility using proper body mechanics to prevent injury and ensure comfort.
- Operated EKG machines to conduct cardiac tests for patients following established protocols.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges, ensuring accurate documentation and seamless transitions.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Palos Hospital
Palos Heights, IL
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Facilitated rapid response to critical events in the Emergency Department by remaining alert, prepared, and engaged throughout each shift.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency in emergency situations.
- Utilized advanced technical skills to operate specialized equipment such as EKG machines, glucose monitors, and oxygen therapy devices.
- Demonstrated adaptability under pressure while working in a high-stress environment with unpredictable situations arising throughout each shift.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - CNA
PRESTIGE NURSE AIDE TRAINING ACADEMY
South Holland, IL06-2019
High School Diploma -
Julian High School
Chicago, IL06-2011
Skills
- Vital signs documentation
- Proficient in EPIC
- Communication skills
- Sample collection
- CPR certification
- Blood glucose testing
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Advocate Christ Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Palos Hospital
05.2021 - 02.2022
Associate of Applied Science - CNA
PRESTIGE NURSE AIDE TRAINING ACADEMY
High School Diploma -
Julian High School