Tori Cortum
Keokuk,IA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with extensive experience at River Hills Village, recognized for delivering high-quality patient care and emotional support. A proven ability to perform vital sign monitoring and assist with daily living activities, ensuring a clean and safe environment. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient satisfaction through effective advocacy and empathetic communication. Committed to leveraging skills in time management and team support to further improve patient well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
River Hills Village
Keokuk, IA
05.2023 - Current
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Sub Associate
Keokuk Community School District
Keokuk, IA
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
CNA
River Hills Village
Keokuk, Iowa
09.2014 - 01.2022
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
KeokukSkills
- Emotional support
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Time management
- Patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Active listening
- Basic life support
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient transfers
- End-of-life care
- Maintaining confidentiality
Accomplishments
- Perfect Attendance for theory and clinical during semester one.
Certification
CNA 2013
BSL 2024
Mandatory Reporter for dependant adult and child abuse 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
River Hills Village
05.2023 - Current
Sub Associate
Keokuk Community School District
11.2021 - 05.2024
CNA
River Hills Village
09.2014 - 01.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
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