Taylor Knight
East Peoria,IL
Summary
Will be officially a Certified Nursing Assistant starting in May 2024, after completion of the state exam offering 2 years of experience in healthcare environments working as a DSP. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP
Timber Ridge Lifepoints
Morton, IL
11.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05-2026
High School Diploma -
East Peoria Community High School
East Peoria, IL05-2022
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Care
- Compassionate communication
- Toileting assistance
- Patient-focused care
- Infection control procedures
- Monitoring fluids
- Mobility Assistance
- Condition Monitoring
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Range of motion exercises
- Safety Precautions
Certification
- I am currently almost fully completed with my CNA course, and will be taking the state exam at the beginning of may, which I am fully confident that I will do well on
- I have 2 years of experience working as a DSP
Timeline
DSP
Timber Ridge Lifepoints
11.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College
High School Diploma -
East Peoria Community High School
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