Linhui Burau
Chicago
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with comprehensive knowledge of palliative and rehabilitative care. Knowledgeable of the workflow processes and demands required in a nursing facility, as well as maintaining patient comfort, happiness, and ensuring physical and emotional support to all. Skilled in using innovative techniques, managing multiple patients, improving patient happiness, and remaining a versatile worker with hands-on experience to promote feelings of ease and security for the patients in addition to defining the meaning of exceptional patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aperion International Care Nursing Home
Chicago
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Delivered emotional support and companionship, enhancing residents' well-being.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records.
- Coordinated communication among residents, families, and staff, ensuring continuity of care.
- Repositioned residents using proper body mechanics, effectively preventing pressure ulcers.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided individualized care based on patient needs and preferences.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy Circle
Chicago
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Resolved patient complaints to enhance satisfaction and comfort.
- Provided compassionate care for dementia and Alzheimer's patients.
- Safely administered daily light exercises.
- Accurately recorded patient data.
- Improved overall health outcomes for patients.
- Guided patients and families in decision-making for better care outcomes.
- Implemented best practices in patient care.
- Built strong rapport with patients and families.
- Supported families of palliative patients.
- Ensured emotional and physical comfort for palliative patients.
- Provided direct patient care to over 70 long-term care residents.
- Assisted with recovery exercises and wound care.
- Reported patient discomforts to nurses and doctors.
- Managed patient bathing needs.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights to ensure safety and well-being.
- Ensured proper patient preparation and guidance.
- Delivered patient-centered care.
Waitress
Giordano's
Chicago
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service and personalized interactions.
- Managed tables with 10+ customers during peak hours.
- Facilitated effective communication with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery.
- Implemented menu adjustments based on customer feedback to enhance dining experience.
- Accommodated unique requests from customers.
- Improved event guest satisfaction.
- Recommended seasonal cocktails.
- Added variability to local-favorite menu items.
- Utilized [POS System] proficiently.
- Ensured clarity in food order documentation.
Waitress
Exquisite Skillet Pancake House
Plano
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Streamlined table turnover process to enhance service efficiency.
- Ensured a smooth flow of service.
- Anticipated customer needs to enhance overall dining experience.
- Cultivated collaboration among team members to improve service delivery.
- Coordinated with chefs.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of the menu.
- Helped improve and build new menus over time as the company grew.
- Learned and maintained knowledge of the POS system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO01-2028
High School -
Rock Canyon High School
Littleton, CO05-2020
B.S. - Chemistry
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient care excellence
- Prompt patient care
- Assistance with daily hygiene tasks
- Patient documentation
- Compliance with healthcare regulations
- Critical problem-solving during emergencies
- Fast-paced multitasking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team training and mentoring
- Electronic health records
- Basic nutritional knowledge
- Dietary restriction awareness
- Ability to communicate well
- Dietary restriction awareness
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association/Chicago's Pulse
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Chicago's Pulse/Illinois
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aperion International Care Nursing Home
02.2026 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy Circle
07.2025 - 02.2026
Waitress
Giordano's
03.2023 - 12.2023
Waitress
Exquisite Skillet Pancake House
06.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Christian University
High School -
Rock Canyon High School
B.S. - Chemistry
University of Illinois Chicago