Velma Hunter
Calumet City,IL
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Patient-focused CNA with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Medical Solutions
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
CNA
NU WEST NURSE AGENCY
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
CNA
Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Mental Health Technician
Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Patient Care Technician
University Of Chicago Medicine
10.2010 - 04.2020
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Delivered high-quality care to 15 patients in hospital facility.
Behavioral Health Technician
State Of Illinois-Department Of Human Services
05.2005 - 10.2009
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Prepared and submitted daily [Type] reports to management.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Patient Care Technician
COOK COUNTY AMBULATORY CLINICS
01.2000 - 03.2004
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
Education
Associate of Science - CNA CERTIFICATION
OLIVE HARVEY COLLEGE
Chicago, IL05.1999
High School Diploma -
CHICAGO VOCATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL
Chicago, IL06.1992
Licenses & Certifications
05.1999
Skills
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Wound Care
- Medications Familiarity
- Chronic Disease Management
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Medication Assistance
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Charting Expertise
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Responding to Emergencies
- Family Support and Assistance
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Intake Recording
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Recording Vital Signs
- Inpatient Care
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Oral Hygiene
- Quick Problem Solver
- Meal Planning
- Activity Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Light Housekeeping
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Trustworthy Companion
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Documenting Behaviors
- Patient Assessments
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Admitting Support
- Intercultural Competence
- Bathing and Dressing
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Monitor Vitals
- Restock Shelves
- Patient-Focused Care
- Nursing Standards
- Transporting Patients
- Observing Responses
- Needs Determination
- Quality Patient Care
- Collecting Specimens
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Nursing Assistance
- Consistent Follow Through
Timeline
CNA
Medical Solutions
12.2022 - 01.2023
CNA
NU WEST NURSE AGENCY
06.2022 - 12.2022
CNA
Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
01.2021 - 04.2022
Mental Health Technician
Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
05.2020 - 11.2021
Patient Care Technician
University Of Chicago Medicine
10.2010 - 04.2020
Behavioral Health Technician
State Of Illinois-Department Of Human Services
05.2005 - 10.2009
Patient Care Technician
COOK COUNTY AMBULATORY CLINICS
01.2000 - 03.2004
Associate of Science - CNA CERTIFICATION
OLIVE HARVEY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
CHICAGO VOCATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL
Licenses & Certifications
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