Heather Eggemeyer
De Land
Summary
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs. Fast learner looking to expand knowledge and skills in health care settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven of Bement
Bement, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of patient areas, promoting hygiene standards throughout facility.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maple Point Assisted Living Facility
Monticello, IL
08.2020 - 09.2024
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bement Health Care
Bement, IL
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Participated in training sessions for new staff, sharing knowledge of best practices.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Piatt County Nursing Home
Monticello, IL
01.2014 - 04.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Deland-Weldon Highschool
De Land, ILNursing Assistant Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkland College
Champaign, IL09-2013
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Collecting and recording vital signs
- CNA certification
- Compassionate
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology
- Typing and answering phone calls
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven of Bement
09.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maple Point Assisted Living Facility
08.2020 - 09.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bement Health Care
04.2019 - 08.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Piatt County Nursing Home
01.2014 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Deland-Weldon Highschool
Nursing Assistant Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkland College