VIVIAN METUH
Chicago
Summary
Reliable and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant skilled in monitoring vital signs and documenting patient care. Experience includes supporting diverse patient needs, particularly among the elderly and those with memory impairments, while ensuring comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Thorek Memorial Hospital
Chicago
12.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records accurately.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- 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.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Avantara Park Ridge and Bella Terra Morton Grove
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Utilize appropriate safety measures when handling materials or waste products
- Serve meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diet
- Safeguard patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPPA protocols
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN Supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Warren Bar South Loop
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to the nurse
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpan on frequent basis
- Turned and Repositioned patient to prevent bed sores
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables
CNA training
Great paragon and citadel of wilmette
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing and grooming
- Answered patient call light promptly and responded to request appropriately
- Performed Vital Signs assessments such as taking blood pressure and temperature
- Assisted patient in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics
Education
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANCE AND CPR CERTIFICATION - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANCE AND CPR CERTIFICATION
Great Paragon Health Services Inc
TOUHY BUILDING,2640 W Touhy Ave,Chicago,IL 6064502-2024
High School Diploma -
Methodist Girls' High School
07-2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Specimen collection
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care coordination
- Time management
- Inpatient care
- Electronic charting
- Recording vital signs
- Geriatric care
- Collecting vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Feeding assistance
- Collecting specimens
- Care plan implementation
- Direct patient care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Bathing assistance
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Thorek Memorial Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Avantara Park Ridge and Bella Terra Morton Grove
09.2025 - 11.2025
Warren Bar South Loop
08.2024 - 08.2025
CNA training
Great paragon and citadel of wilmette
12.2023 - 02.2024
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANCE AND CPR CERTIFICATION - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANCE AND CPR CERTIFICATION
Great Paragon Health Services Inc
High School Diploma -
Methodist Girls' High School