Nancy Arriaga-Alvarez
Melrose
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with experience at Lutheran General Hospital, excelling in compassionate care and patient monitoring. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in time management and caregiving, I consistently contribute to enhancing the quality of life for patients navigating complex health challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge
09.2022 - Current
- As a Nursing Assistant in the neurology and stroke unit, I play a pivotal role in delivering compassionate care and support to patients navigating the complexities of neurological conditions and stroke recovery.
- Working closely with the interdisciplinary team, I help provide valuable assistance in daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring the well-being of our patients throughout their journey toward rehabilitation and healing.
- During my experience as a nursing assistant, I learned and embodied the core values of compassion, integrity, and excellence, making a meaningful difference in the lives of my patients and their families each day.
- My dedication to providing exceptional care contributes significantly to our unit's goal of promoting healing, and restoring hope for those in need.
Nursing Student
Clinical Rotations
Chicago
09.2023 - 04.2025
- As a nursing student, I had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various clinical settings, where I worked with healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care.
- My rotations included: Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, Mental Health, and Labor and Delivery.
- Under the supervision of both the clinical instructor and my nurse preceptor, I administered medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Lifted, ambulated and fed patients to deliver optimal care services.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records system.
Nursing Assistant
Harvester Place Memory Care
Burr Ridge
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided care for 10-15 residents with Alzheimer's and Dementia
- During my role as a nursing assistant here, I assisted with getting the residents into bed, providing pericare, and continuously monitoring them during the night to make sure that the residents were safe and remained clean
- I also provided AM care by getting them out of bed and assisting with pericare and all other morning hygiene care to get the residents ready for breakfast and therapy
Education
BSN - Nursing
Dominican University
River Forest, IL05.2025
Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Harper College
Palatine, IL05.2022
High School -
Chicago Bulls College Prep
Chicago, IL08.2020
Skills
- Communication skills
- Compassionate care
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Caregiving
- Patient monitoring
Accomplishments
- As a nursing assistant, I have received two petal award nominations by the nurses and the patients that I work with due to the quality of the care that I provided.
Certification
- CNA
- CPR certified
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Nursing Student
Clinical Rotations
09.2023 - 04.2025
Nursing Assistant
Lutheran General Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Harvester Place Memory Care
05.2021 - 08.2021
BSN - Nursing
Dominican University
Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Harper College
High School -
Chicago Bulls College Prep
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