Zachary Zeman
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Assistant with a proven track record at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, specializing in patient assessments and delivering compassionate care. Enhanced patient experiences through clinical expertise and emotional support, leading to notable improvements in care standards. Committed to fostering inclusive environments and promoting effective team collaboration.
Dynamic spiritual leader with a proven track record in delivering impactful guidance and fostering community well-being. Expertise in public speaking, counseling, and cross-cultural communication enhances community outreach efforts, resulting in meaningful connections and positive outcomes. Utilizes strong skills in empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution to promote individual growth and community development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - Current
- Participated in team meetings with other healthcare professionals about individual patient plans of care.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Educated new hires on policies and procedures related to the nursing assistant role within the facility.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
- Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times in the hospital setting.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted with admission, discharge and transfer procedures of patients according to hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
- Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted with administering medications under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to achieve a positive environment and individual care plans.
- Approached patients, families, friends, coworkers, as well as other nursing teams, and engaged in conversation through the use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our healthcare.
Brother
Order Of Friars Minor
Chicago, IL.
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Provided spiritual support to patients, families and staff.
- Advised medical personnel on ethical implications associated with certain treatments or procedures.
- Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Conducted weekly worship services in the hospital chapel.
- Performed religious rites and services
- Documented visits with patients and families in confidential medical records.
- Responded to crisis situations to offer support and assist with end-of-life issues.
- Related effectively with clergy and individuals from variety of faith and non-faith traditions.
- Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events.
- Facilitated and participated in prayer services while honoring religious preferences of patients, loved ones, and staff within hospital.
- Referred patients and associates to local clergy and pastoral ministries.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient care plans.
- Assessed spiritual needs of patients, residents, family members, physicians, associates and volunteers.
- Recorded patient information with database accurately and timely.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Offered comfort to grieving family members during times of crisis.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams to conduct patient rounds and care conferences.
- Counseled patients dealing with chronic illness or disability.
- Developed and provided educational materials and training to families and staff.
- Referred families and individuals to community support services, psychologists, or doctors for necessary care.
- Performed baptisms, assisted with weddings, and funerals upon request.
- Administered communion, and other religious rites.
- Conducted pastoral visits to hospitalized patients.
- Supported medical teams, offering compassionate assistance when handling traumatic and end-of-life situations.
- Established relationships with local houses of worship to facilitate religious activities within the hospital setting.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Provided spiritual guidance to those facing life transitions such as marriage, divorce, retirement or job loss.
- Responded quickly when alerted for disasters or drills.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering theological/ spiritual workshops and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
- Maintained accurate records of patient encounters and referrals for follow-up care.
- Gathered information and prepared materials for use in daily devotions, prayer meetings and Bible studies.
- Encouraged interfaith dialogue among staff members of different faiths through daily interaction and workshops
- Collaborated with community clergy on special projects such as pastoral visits to hospitals or nursing homes.
- Delivered high level of spiritual guidance, emotional support and practical assistance to residents, loved ones and employee teams.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Collaborated closely with individuals to better understand unique issues and determine appropriate levels of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Handled emotionally disturbing situations.
- Organized memorial services for deceased patients and church members
- Facilitated grief counseling sessions with individuals and groups.
- Customized instructional plans to meet individual student skill levels and learning styles.
- Adapted teaching materials and methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Created an encouraging learning environment by utilizing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assessed student progress through quizzes, tests, and other activities.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of English language learners.
- Mentored and tutored individual students struggling to understand lecture objectives.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by encouraging students to actively participate in individual and group activities.
- Made difficult language rules digestible to students.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Incorporated real world applications into lessons whenever possible so that students can apply what they have learned outside the classroom.
- Assisted in the development of instructional materials and assessment tools for ESL programs.
- Encouraged students to practice spoken English through role-plays, debates, and discussions.
- Instructed students on ideas and customs in English, conversational English and career planning, social adjustment, and practical life skills.
- Encouraged positive behavior changes through education about religion and spirituality.
- Created educational materials for use during worship services or classes.
- Advised inmates on moral questions or dilemmas they may be facing in their lives.
- Promoted understanding between different faiths within the prison population.
- Lead small group discussions on a variety of topics related to faith development.
- Conducted sermons and bible studies.
- Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church community.
- Created meaningful worship experiences through music selection and sermon preparation.
- Counseled individuals seeking spiritual advice or direction.
- Collaborated with pastors from other churches to share resources and best practices.
- Devised and implemented congregational membership expansion tactics.
- Organized special events such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and other religious ceremonies.
- Taught Bible classes for all ages from nursery to adult education courses.
- Recruited church members to boost participation in music programs.
- Drafted articles and delivered speeches to share information about religious issues.
- Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Attended conferences, seminars, workshops and lectures related to preaching ministry.
- Participated in community service projects with local organizations.
- Participated in fundraising to support congregational activities.
- Developed programs to help members of the congregation grow spiritually.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Delivered inspirational messages during Sunday services and special occasions.
- Led community outreach by supporting and expanding mission initiatives.
- Liaised with church staff and ministry discuss church growth objectives.
- Advocated for social justice issues within the community.
- Encouraged volunteer participation in church ministries and outreach efforts.
- Provided food, clothing, hygiene products, and other resources to homeless individuals.
- Led the development of a garden project to provide fresh produce for meals.
- Collaborated with other volunteers on special projects focused on helping the homeless population.
- Assisted in grant writing efforts to secure funding for shelter operations.
- Familiarized myself with local resources available to homeless persons.
- Developed and implemented fundraising approaches to raise money for cause.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Encouraged student participation by creating an atmosphere that is open to questions and respectful dialogue about faith matters.
- Provided resources such as books or websites that can be used for further exploration of biblical topics outside of class time.
- Assisted in developing spiritual growth plans for individual students.
- Supported people going through difficult times by offering counseling, supplies and housing.
- Spread faith through various evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible readings and group activities.
- Encouraged dialogue among the faithful about how faith affects their everyday life choices.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL05-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Systematic Theology
Catholic Theological Union
Chicago, ILSkills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Call light response
- ADL support
- Compassionate care
- Wound care
- Information collection
- Medical records management
- Patient charting
- Patient relations
- Staff assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Motivational skills
- Team collaboration
- End-of-life support
- Emotional support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safety protocols
- Healthcare ethics
- Mobility assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Personal care assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication administration
- Clinical skills
- Patient assessments
- Cross-cultural design
- Youth ministry
- Small group facilitation
- Religious education
- Pastoral counseling
- Grief support
- Spiritual leadership
- Sermon preparation
- Prayer guidance
- Biblical interpretation
- Fundraising
- Marriage counseling
- Theological studies
- Social media engagement
- Spiritual teaching
- Mission-oriented
- Preaching
- Mercy ministry
- Spiritual instruction
- Spiritual guidance
- Inspirational leadership
- Discipleship
- Interfaith dialogue
- Christian education
- Social and religious assistance
- Church growth strategies
- Leadership building
- Addiction support
- Crisis intervention
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Community service
- Counseling
- Biblical studies
- Volunteer management
- Worship planning
- Teaching
- Prayer leadership
- Spiritual cultivation
- Public speaking
Affiliations
- Illistration
- Painting
- Gardening (Individual and collaborative urban)
- Outreach to homeless individuals and communities
- Playing soccer with local chicago league
- Cello practice
- Guitar practice
- Poetry
- Songwriting
- woodwork
Accomplishments
- Professed and renewed vows of obedience, chastity, and poverty for several years
- Assisted in fundraising millions of dollars for churches and institutions of the catholic church all across the country
- Taught theology, philosophy, and spirituality at Old Mission Santa Barbara
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
- CNA ( certified nurses assistant)
- Br. in the Order Of Friars Minor
- Hospital Chaplain
- Prison Chaplain
- ESL teacher
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Brother
Order Of Friars Minor
08.2015 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Elgin Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Systematic Theology
Catholic Theological Union
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