Destiny Jordan
Crete
Summary
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated several years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
Hazel Crest, IL
05.2017 - 05.2023
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation
Country Club Hills, IL
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Supports medical staff in administering care to patients with various injuries, illnesses, or disabilities.
- Helps patients bathe and maintain proper hygiene.
- Feeds patients.
- Ensures patients take their medication.
- Assesses vital signs.
- Works under the supervision of licensed nursing staff (RNs or LPNs).
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Mokena, IL06-2025
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Hazel Crest, IL05-2010
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- EMR documentation
- Hygiene assistance
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- First aid certification
- Patient positioning
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient advocacy
- Monitoring fluids
- Support services
- Infection control procedures
- Tracheostomy care
- Specimen collection
- Effective communication
- Patient-focused care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Tube feeding
- Patient observation
- Medical charting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication administration
- Emotional and social support
- Supporting personal needs
- CNA certification
- Vital signs
- Intake recording
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Certified Nurse Assistant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2016 - 04.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School