Vivian Antonio
Prospect Heights,IL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Demonstrates specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance, ensuring optimal support and comfort for patients. Excels in communication, empathy, and time management, facilitating positive outcomes in dynamic healthcare environments. Committed to continuous professional growth in patient-centered care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Open Arms Solutions
Northbrook, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, such as bathing and dressing.
- 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.
- Monitored patients for physical and emotional changes.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- 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.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
Caregiver
Griswold Home Health Care
Libertyville, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Education
BNATP - CNA
Career Options Inc
Park Ridge, IL09-2024
GED -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Townsend, GA02-2022
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Dressing assistance
- Emergency response
- Time management
- Emotional support
- Compassion and empathy
- Infection control practices
- Active listening
- Patient care
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Feeding assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- Physical stamina
- Health monitoring
- Toileting assistance
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
BNATP CNA - 2024
Timeline
CNA
Open Arms Solutions
01.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Griswold Home Health Care
01.2022 - Current
BNATP - CNA
Career Options Inc
GED -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School