Amari Young
Lansing
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Aperion Care
Chicago Heights
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CNA
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Chicago
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control practices consistently.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
CNA
Symphony Of Morgan Park
Chicago
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living spaces and common areas.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Supported recreational activities to enhance resident engagement and well-being.
Education
CNA License - Nursing
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL 06.2019 - 08.2019
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Vital sign assessment
- Infection control practices
- Time management
- Emergency response
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Patient care
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Active listening
- Basic life support
- Compassionate communication
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical documentation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
CNA
Aperion Care
05.2024 - Current
CNA
Advocate Christ Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2024
CNA
Symphony Of Morgan Park
09.2019 - 10.2022
CNA License - Nursing
Chicago State University
06.2019 - 08.2019