Kangtao Bai

Compassionate and clinically trained nursing professional with hands-on experience in adult health, acute care, and diverse clinical settings. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and managing care for multiple patients in fast-paced environments. Experienced as a Certified Nursing Assistant, providing direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, attention to patient safety, and therapeutic communication skills. Bilingual in English and Chinese, with a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a medical-surgical setting.

• Managed care for 4–5 patients per shift under RN supervision in acute care settings
• Delivered culturally competent care to diverse patient populations

• Certificate of Registered Nurse, State of Illinois, No. 041.602539 Expire 05/31/2028
• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association Expires November 2027
• Dementia Safety Completed August 2024
• Suicide Prevention: Suicide Assessment and Response for K–12 Populations Completed February 2024
• Certificate of Certificate Nurse Assistant Completed April 2023

• Community and Population Health: Specialty practice environments (Center on Addison, Pearl of Hillside) — 60 hours
• Conducted health assessments and screenings for community members (blood pressure)
• Pediatric Health: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago — 60 hours
• Performed vital signs and growth assessments for children of all ages.
• Assisted in feeding, diapering, and hygiene care for infants and toddlers
• Utilized therapeutic communication techniques with children of all ages
• Women’s Health: Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital — 60 hours
• Performed postpartum assessments including fundal checks, lochia assessment, and vital signs
• Monitored newborn feeding patterns and elimination
• Reinforced teaching on safe sleep and infant safety
• Psychiatric: UI Health — 64 hours
• Provided emotional support and active listening during patient interactions
• Participated in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
• Monitored behavioral changes and response to psychiatric medications
• Adults Health: UI Health — 60 hours
• Administered oral, subcutaneous, and IM medications under supervision
• Assisted with IV medication administration and IV site monitoring
• Performed blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration
• Nursing foundation: UI Health — 60 hours
• Provided care for 4–5 patients under RN supervision
• Performed head-to-toe assessments and medication administration
• Assisted with wound care, IV therapy, and patient education