Tania Patrick
Chicago
Summary
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avantara
03.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Humboldt Park Health Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Assist patients with toileting (i.e bedpan, bedside commode)
- Report the status of patient to the RNs
- Assist patients with ambulation
- Assist patients with feeding, passing meal trays
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
ManorCare Health Services-Homewood
02.2019 - 01.2021
- 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.
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Symphony at 87th Street
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Assist patients with activities of daily living 'ADLs'
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Caregiver/CNA
Golden Years Companion Care
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Education
Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Adonis College of Nursing
Dolton, IL04.2017
High School Diploma -
Thornton Township High School
Harvey, IL06.2012
Skills
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Patient-focused care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avantara
03.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Humboldt Park Health Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
ManorCare Health Services-Homewood
02.2019 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Symphony at 87th Street
06.2018 - 01.2019
Caregiver/CNA
Golden Years Companion Care
04.2017 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Thornton Township High School
Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Adonis College of Nursing
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