Yesenia Luna
Evergreen Park,IL
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with 11 years of experience in long-term care and acute hospital environments. Expertise in EKGs, blood glucose monitoring, and patient safety, supporting nursing teams in fast-paced settings. Focused on delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to drive quality outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
OB Technician/Unit Secretary
Swedish Hospital
Chicago , IL
08.2020 - Current
- Monitored and documented maternal and newborn vital signs
- Assisted with labor & delivery, postpartum, and newborn care
- Offered emotional support to families during labor and recovery, enhancing patient experience.
- Prepared delivery rooms and maintained sterile environments
- Supported admissions, discharges, and patient flow
- Executed clerical support tasks, including filing, faxing, photocopying, and entering patient information into electronic health records for accurate documentation.
- Maintained organized front desk area to facilitate efficient patient interactions.
Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk
Swedish Hospital
Chicago , IL
07.2016 - 07.2020
- Provided direct care including vital signs, EKGs, and blood glucose checks
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, ensuring comfort and promoting independence in eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Conducted regular safety rounds to identify and address potential issues, enhancing patient well-being.
- Monitored patients' conditions for physical or mental changes and promptly communicated findings to appropriate personnel for timely intervention.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairmont Care Center
Chicago, Illinois
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Delivered compassionate support to residents in daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers, promoting their comfort and health.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of resident rooms and common areas, fostering a safe and welcoming environment.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL 05.2012 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Noble Street College Prep
Chicago, IL06-2010
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- EKG acquisition
- Accuchecks (blood glucose)
- ADL assistance
- Patient mobility & transfers
- Infection Control
- Foley care and specimen collection
- Pre-op and post-op support
- Sterile techniques
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant- State of Illinois
Timeline
OB Technician/Unit Secretary
Swedish Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk
Swedish Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairmont Care Center
06.2014 - 07.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Wilbur Wright College
05.2012 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Noble Street College Prep