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Karen Correra

Normal

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Villas Holly Brook
11.2021 - Current

Help residents with activities of daily living which includes dressing, bathing, personal hygene, help with meals if needed and laundry


Assist nurse with vitals signs and any emergency situation that may arise. Collect urine and stool samples for laboratory testing. Check blood sugar using an accu check device.


Administer medication and medication supervision



Paraprofessional

Unit 5 School District
08.2018 - 11.2021

I assisted teachers with children whom had learning disabilities due to autism. I worked one on one with 3 students. I accompined them to a job site and worked along side of them to learn the duties of that particular job so that the would be able to obtain employment after they graduated

CNA

Heritage
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

CNA

McClean County Nursing Home
06.2015 - 08.2018
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Perdue University
Hammond, IN

No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant

Heartland Community College
Normal, IL
04.2015

High School Diploma -

Calvary Acadamey
South Holland, IL
06.1986

Skills

  • ADLs Assistance
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Documentation Procedures Expertise
  • Vital Signs
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistane
  • Medication distribution and supervision
  • Monitoring of Blood Sugar
  • Cathater Care
  • Monitoring and documenting input and output
  • Skill in the Point Click Care documentation system
  • Quick Problem Solver

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Paraprofessional liscense

Timeline

CNA

Villas Holly Brook
11.2021 - Current

CNA

Heritage
05.2020 - 08.2020

Paraprofessional

Unit 5 School District
08.2018 - 11.2021

CNA

McClean County Nursing Home
06.2015 - 08.2018

No Degree - Nursing

Perdue University

No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant

Heartland Community College

High School Diploma -

Calvary Acadamey
Karen Correra