Christopher Johnson
Chicago
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakeview Nursing Rehabilitation Centre
Chicago
11.2024 - 03.2026
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living areas and equipment.
- Supported residents in mobility exercises and physical therapy routines.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Educated residents on proper hygiene practices and healthy habits.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- 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.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Education
Leo High School
Chicago, IllinoisSome College (No Degree) - Communication of Art
DePaul University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Colostomy care
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Recording vital signs
- Vital sign recording
- HIPAA compliance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient-focused care
- Intake recording
- Healthcare ethics
- Specimen collection
- Infection control practices
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakeview Nursing Rehabilitation Centre
11.2024 - 03.2026
Leo High School
Some College (No Degree) - Communication of Art
DePaul University