Donna J. Osley Johnson
Chicago
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT
Cook County Hospital (Contract)
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
PCT
Ingalls Hospital (Contract)
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Transporter/PCT
UIC Hospital (Contract)
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Maintained accurate logs of equipment deliveries and patient trips and submitted documentation at end of shift.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
CNA
Lexington Rehabilitation And Healthcare
10.2017 - 02.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
Samland HealthCare
Chicago, ILCertification - Medical Coding And Billing
Kaplan College
Highland Indiana01.2011
High School Diploma -
Jones Commerical
701 S. Sate Street06.1982
Skills
- Complaint Resolution
- Quality Improvement
- Client Service
- Overtime Management
- Compassionate Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
PCT
Cook County Hospital (Contract)
12.2021 - 09.2023
PCT
Ingalls Hospital (Contract)
04.2021 - 10.2021
Transporter/PCT
UIC Hospital (Contract)
02.2021 - 04.2021
CNA
Lexington Rehabilitation And Healthcare
10.2017 - 02.2021
Samland HealthCare
Certification - Medical Coding And Billing
Kaplan College
High School Diploma -
Jones Commerical
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