Terra- Whalen
Palmyra,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Heritage Healthcare And Rehab
Carlinville, IL
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
CNA
Hallmark Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Carlinville, IL
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
Carlinville Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Carlinville, IL
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
St. John's
Springfield, IL
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
Sunrise Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Virden, IL
04.2015 - 09.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
Carlinville Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Carlinville, IL
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
No Degree - Cosmetology
Undergraduate School of Cosmetology
Springfield ILTrade - CNA
Caspon
Springfield, IL11.2018
High School Diploma -
Girard High School Girard Il
Girard, IL06.1997
Skills
- Emotional and Social Support
- Vital Signs Collection
- Nutrition and Diet
- Needs Determination
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Fluid Measurement
- Feeding Assistance
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Oral Hygiene
- Transporting Patients
- Recording Vital Signs
- Basic Life Support
- Patient-Focused Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Collecting Specimens
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Responding to Emergencies
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Patient Feeding
- Infection Control
- Bathing and Dressing
- Documenting Activities
- Wheelchair Assistance
- CNA Certification
- Catheter Care
- Assisting with Daily Living
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Heritage Healthcare And Rehab
09.2022 - 03.2023
CNA
Hallmark Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - 09.2022
CNA
Carlinville Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
09.2021 - 03.2022
CNA
St. John's
09.2020 - 09.2021
CNA
Carlinville Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
04.2020 - 09.2020
CNA
Sunrise Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
04.2015 - 09.2021
No Degree - Cosmetology
Undergraduate School of Cosmetology
Trade - CNA
Caspon
High School Diploma -
Girard High School Girard Il
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