Compassionate and adaptable caregiver with hands-on experience supporting residents with personal care, mobility, feeding, and comfort needs. Recognized for problem-solving, attention to detail, and maintaining safe, organized care environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Accolade Healthcare of Paxton on Pells
Paxton , IL
06.2024 - Current
Supported Accolade Healthcare residents with bathing, dressing, and personal care.
Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff to support patient care.
Turned and repositioned residents to reduce pressure injury risk and improve comfort.
Assisted residents with walker use, wheelchair movement, and safe transfers.
Documented care activities in Accolade Healthcare charting systems to ensure accurate patient records.
Responded promptly to resident requests with respectful bedside support
Communicated resident concerns clearly to nurses and care team
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on a frequent basis.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff to inform care decisions.
Auxiliary Aide
Accolade Healthcare of Paxton on Pells
Paxton, IL
02.2023 - 06.2024
Assisted nursing staff with resident care in long-term care setting.
Maintained clean, stocked, and organized patient rooms and common areas.
Communicated resident needs clearly with caregivers and licensed staff.
Waitress
Dairy Queen
Cissna Park, Illinois
05.2022 - 02.2023
Delivered meals, desserts, and beverages to guest tables
Took food and drink orders using point-of-sale system
Processed cash and card payments at register
Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
Cleaned counters, floors, and seating areas to maintain sanitation
Education
ADN Nursing
Parkland College
Champaign, IL
05-2027
High School Diploma -
Cissna Park Highschool
Cissna Park, IL
05-2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Danville Area Community College
Hoopeston, IL At The Higher Learning Center
05-2024
Skills
Patient care
Vital signs
HIPAA compliance
Behavior documentation
Collaborative communication
Interdisciplinary communication
Dependable team member
Supportive caregiver
Quick problem solver
Accomplishments
High Honors in high school all 4 years
Dean's List - Parkland College Fall Semester 2024, Spring Semester 2026
BLS Certification
Cissna Park Highschool - ranked 2nd in my class
Sunshine Award - Accolade Healthcare - 2026
Affiliations
Volunteer - Canned food drive - Cissna Park, IL 2023 and 2024
Volunteer - helped member of community after knee replacement - Cissna Park, IL 2026