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Work History
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LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
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ELYSSA WUERFFEL

Schaumburg

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Medical Assistant in long-term and urgent care settings. Adept in direct patient care, vital signs monitoring, mobility assistance, clinical documentation, EMR systems, and administrative support. BLS certified and committed to providing safe and empathetic care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Carle Hospital
06.2025 - Current
  • Provide direct care for 9+ patients per shift, assisting with hygiene, bathing, oral care, blood sugar, incontinence care, and daily care needs
  • Obtain and record vital signs, monitor patients for changes in conditions and alerting nursing staff
  • Safely assist with transfers using gait belts, Hoyer lifts, and EasyStands
  • Support physical therapy efforts by performing guided range-of-motion exercises
  • Provide emotional and social support to promote resident well-being

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Good Shepherd Hospital
06.2025 - Current
  • Provide direct care for 10+ patients per shift, assisting with hygiene, bathing, oral care, blood sugar, incontinence care, and daily care needs
  • Obtain and record vital signs, monitor patients for changes in conditions and alerting nursing staff
  • Safely assist with transfers using gait belts, Hoyer lifts, and EasyStands
  • Support physical therapy efforts by performing guided range-of-motion exercises
  • Provide emotional and social support to promote resident well-being

Volunteer

Champaign County Christian Health Center
01.2025 - Current
  • ·Assist with patients who are underinsured with their health issues
  • Obtain vital signs, screen for doctors during interactions with patients
  • Provide emotional and social support to promote patient well-being


Medical Assistant / Patient Intake Services

CampusTown Urgent Care
08.2024 - Current
  • Triage patients, take and record vital signs, and verify insurance
  • Prepare entrance and discharge notes; file, scan, and maintain HIPAA-compliant EMR documentation
  • Assist front desk operations, triage phone calls, and address patient inquiries

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Encore Village of Schaumburg
05.2024 - Current
  • Provide direct care for 15+ residents per shift, assisting with hygiene, bathing, oral care, and incontinence needs
  • Obtain and record vital signs, monitor residents for changes in condition and alert nursing staff
  • Safely assist with transfers using gait belts, Hoyer lifts, and EasyStands
  • Support physical therapy efforts by performing guided range-of-motion exercises
  • Provide emotional and social support to promote resident well-being

Volunteer

PACE Center for Independent Living
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Assisted one-on-one with a staff member with cerebral palsy
  • Conducted telephone calls, responded to and edited texts, and filed and copied paperwork
  • · Provided emotional and social support

Laboratory Technician Intern

NOW Foods
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducted testing and performed quality analysis of dietary supplements, supporting product safety checks
  • Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment per quality assurance protocols
  • Documented results for quality assurance and supported compliance tracking

Research Assistant

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Contributed to a study focused on cardiovascular health and muscle atrophy prevention in dialysis patients
  • Conducted interviews and surveys, collected exercise and health data, and input data for analysis
  • Collaborated with faculty and graduate students to support literature review and study design

Quality Assurance Intern

NOW Foods
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Inspected product quality concerns and monitored quality assurance activities
  • Maintained logs for non-conforming products and recorded internal audit data

Hospital Receptionist (Volunteer)

St. Alexius Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed front desk operations, greeted patients and visitors, and answered phones
  • Coordinate patient sign-in and departmental communication

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Health Sciences

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05.2026

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): State of Illinois
  • Basic Life Support (BLS): American Heart Association
  • Clinical Skills: Vital Signs | Infection Control | ADLs | Patient Hygiene | Gait Belts | Hoyer Lifts | EasyStands
  • Healthcare Systems: Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) | HIPAA Compliance

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Carle Hospital
06.2025 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Good Shepherd Hospital
06.2025 - Current

Volunteer

Champaign County Christian Health Center
01.2025 - Current

Volunteer

PACE Center for Independent Living
01.2025 - 05.2025

Medical Assistant / Patient Intake Services

CampusTown Urgent Care
08.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Encore Village of Schaumburg
05.2024 - Current

Laboratory Technician Intern

NOW Foods
06.2023 - 08.2023

Research Assistant

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
08.2022 - 05.2023

Quality Assurance Intern

NOW Foods
06.2022 - 08.2022

Hospital Receptionist (Volunteer)

St. Alexius Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Applied Health Sciences

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

  • Mu Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Fraternity (Social Chairperson)
  • Pre-PA Club (Member)
  • College Club Gymnastics (Women’s Team Captain)
  • Intramural Volleyball (Captain)

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