Mona Washington
Chicago
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with expertise in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and HIPAA compliance. Known for compassionate caregiving and effective communication, enhancing patient comfort and safety.
Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record in patient care and safety. Strong in effective communication, training new staff, and advocating for patient needs, contributing to improved health outcomes and enhanced patient satisfaction.
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prestige Home Health
Chicago, IL
03.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Streamlined interactions between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring consistent and coordinated care delivery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Addus Home Health Care
Chicago, IL
03.2013 - Current
- Facilitated patient comfort and safety through attentive care in daily routines.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and respect for clients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Documented patient progress accurately, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall client health outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alden Estate of Orland Park
Orland Park, IL
05.2016 - 11.2025
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- 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.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Demension Living
Burr Ridge, IL
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- 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.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Streamlined patient care procedures, improving efficiency and reducing wait times for treatments.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- 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.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Warren Barr
Orland Park, IL
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Performed personal hygiene care emphasizing respect and dignity for clients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Documented patient progress accurately, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall client health outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- 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.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention, empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Assistant
Medical Business Tech
Blue Island, IL06.2003
High School Diploma -
George Henry Corliss
Chicago, IL06.1981
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Adaptable
- Patient lifting
- Urinary catheter care
- Transfer techniques
- Ambulation assistance
- Inpatient care
- Geriatric care
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Trustworthy companion
- Colostomy care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient management
- Specimen collection
- Blood glucose testing
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Admitting support
- CNA certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prestige Home Health
03.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Demension Living
03.2022 - 10.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Warren Barr
01.2020 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alden Estate of Orland Park
05.2016 - 11.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Addus Home Health Care
03.2013 - Current
No Degree - Nursing Assistant
Medical Business Tech
High School Diploma -
George Henry Corliss