Tania Alwood
Decatur,IL
Summary
Dedicated, organized, and detail-oriented State-certified Phlebotomist and Nursing Assistant with an Associate in Arts, offering senior-level experience in diverse healthcare settings. Continuously pursuing opportunities to expand knowledge in the health field and stay current on evolving healthcare policies. Currently enrolled in the PN program at Richland Community College, expected to graduate in May 2025. Applied to three RN bridge programs for fall 2025, showcasing strong commitment to professional growth and advancement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Arc of Hickory Point
03.2025 - Current
- Cared for residents in assisted living facilities and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Supported needs of 8+ residents under long-term care.
CNA
Manor Care of Clinton
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Helped residents with daily activities
- Assisted with meals
- Personal hygiene, showers, and making beds
- Passed ice water
- Checked vitals and monthly weights
- Other duties as asked by the charge nurse
- Charted patient ADLs in the Matrix system
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
CNA
Imboden Creek Senior Living Center
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted residents walking to/from the dining room
- Helped residents with daily activities
- Personal hygiene, showers, and making resident's beds
- Passed ice water and evening snacks
- Checking vitals and monthly weight
- Other duties as asked by the charge nurse
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Phlebotomist III/Lab Assistant
Decatur Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Main responsibilities: Training new hires within the phlebotomy department
- Help drawing inpatient labs: routine, timed, & stat
- Helping the Outpatient area within the hospital to get & stay caught up when busy and also covering their breaks & lunches
- Traveled to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes in the Decatur area drawing blood work ordered by doctor for medication monitoring and routine health care until those duties ended in July 2023
- Managed an off-site lab in Forsyth, IL – entering orders & drawing outpatient blood work
- Other responsibilities: entering laboratory orders into Epic & now Cerner system
- Checking outpatient laboratory orders for correct test codes
- Faxing doctor offices lab results; answering multi-lined phone
- Filling supply orders for doctor offices and nursing facilities; schedule lab draws for around 50 nursing facilities
- Organizing and cleaning both inpatient & outpatient supply rooms
- Ordering needed supplies for both inpatient & outpatient phlebotomy area, along with the offsite Forsyth lab
- Keeping the phlebotomy carts clean, organized, & repaired when needed
- February-July 2024 handling monthly schedule for the entire phlebotomy department
Home Care CNA
ResCare Home Care
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Help keep a clean living environment
- Transport to appointments, grocery store, or other errands
- Hospice care; vital signs; and other duties to allow the client to stay in their home
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Other responsibilities: help with office duties of filing client reports and employee records; answering multiline phone
Phlebotomist, PCT, Outpatient Infusion Clinic Clerk
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
01.2011 - 03.2017
- Phlebotomist Responsibilities: draw hospitalized patient's blood by venipuncture or heal stick when ordered STAT, TIMED, or Routine by the Doctor
- Draw blood bands, blood cultures, and other lab tests on outpatients
- Stock draw rooms and floor carts; making sure all equipment was ready for each day
- PCT responsibilities: assist patients to the bathroom and set up bathing supplies
- Check patient's vital signs and record in their chart
- Pass ice water and meal trays
- Make hourly rounds for patient safety and satisfaction
- Clerk Responsibilities: Answered phone calls and messages for the nurses on the unit with the medical facility, scheduled appointments, and handled patient inquiries.
- Answer call light system
- Fax reports to Doctor's office; call Doctor's office for patient information and new scripts
- Ran reports for Medicare-covered drug therapy and diagnosis
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage (Manor) Health
03.2008 - 01.2011
- Helped residents with daily activities
- Assisted with meals
- Personal hygiene and making beds
- Passed ice water
- Checked vitals and monthly weights
- Supported needs of 8+ residents under long-term care.
- Other duties as asked by the charge nurse
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eagle Ridge of Decatur
02.2004 - 02.2006
- Assisted residents with daily activities like making bed, showering, and other personal hygiene
- Remind residents to take their medication on time
- Assisted residents walking to/from the dining room
- Take vital signs and weight monthly
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facilities and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs, and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records.
- Changed bed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Decatur Memorial Hospital
02.2000 - 01.2004
- Assist patients to the bathroom and set up bathing supplies
- Take and chart vital signs as needed
- Pass ice water; pass meal trays and snacks
- Make hourly rounds for patient safety and satisfaction
- Delivered high-quality care to medical and surgical patients in the hospital facility.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Imboden Creek Living Center
07.1999 - 02.2000
- Assisted residents walking to/from the dining room
- Helped residents with daily activities
- Personal hygiene and making residents' beds
- Passed ice water and evening snacks
- Checking vitals and monthly weights
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Other duties as asked by the charge nurse
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL12-2017
Phlebotomy Certification -
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL05-2011
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Decatur Area Technical Academy
Decatur, IL05.1999
High School Diploma - General Education
Warrensburg-Latham High School
Warrensburg, IL05.2000
Skills
- Meticulous
- Organized
- Dependable
- Professional
- Patient/family-focused
- Inquisitive
- Computer-literate
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate communication
- End-of-life care
- Geriatric care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Timeline
CNA
Arc of Hickory Point
03.2025 - Current
CNA
Manor Care of Clinton
08.2024 - 02.2025
CNA
Imboden Creek Senior Living Center
03.2023 - 07.2023
Phlebotomist III/Lab Assistant
Decatur Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 07.2020
Home Care CNA
ResCare Home Care
06.2017 - 08.2019
Phlebotomist, PCT, Outpatient Infusion Clinic Clerk
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
01.2011 - 03.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage (Manor) Health
03.2008 - 01.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eagle Ridge of Decatur
02.2004 - 02.2006
Certified Nurse Assistant
Decatur Memorial Hospital
02.2000 - 01.2004
Certified Nurse Assistant
Imboden Creek Living Center
07.1999 - 02.2000
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Richland Community College
Phlebotomy Certification -
Richland Community College
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Decatur Area Technical Academy
High School Diploma - General Education
Warrensburg-Latham High School
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