Dulvet Thornton
Chicago
Summary
providing compassionate, hands-on care to patients in healthcare settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding, while ensuring patient comfort and dignity. Proficient in monitoring vital signs, documenting care in medical records, and reporting changes to nursing staff. Maintained clean, safe environments and supported meal preparation as needed. Known for offering emotional support and responding quickly to patient needs, contributing to a positive care experience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
tworth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Chicago
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during care.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in medical records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness practices.
- Followed infection control procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- 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.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Help at Home
Home Care Aid
Oak Park
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients and staff.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in medical records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Followed infection control procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- 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.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
Education
High School Diploma -
Every Green Park Community High School
Evergreen Park, IL06-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, ARSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care documentation
- Meal preparation assistance
- Daily living assistance
- Patient assessments
- Patient care
- Preparing meals
- Toileting assistance
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
tworth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
05.2025 - Current
Help at Home
Home Care Aid
02.2024 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Every Green Park Community High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
University of Arkansas