Sonya Collins
Chicago
Summary
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
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Department of Rehabilitation Services
2014.07 - 2024.08
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
RML Specialty Hospital
2008.07 - 2014.07
- 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.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mount Sinai Health System
1998.01 - 2008.07
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- 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.
Education
Associate - MBS Specialist
Taylor Business Institute
Chicago, IL2009-11
Certificate - Medical Assistant
College Of Office Technology
Chicago, IL2006-11
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Samland Healthcare Of Nursing
Chicago, IL1997-12
Skills
- Transporting patients
- Documenting behaviors
- Conducting intakes
- Observing responses
- Vital sign recording
- Patient-focused care
- Monitoring fluids
- Admitting support
- Toileting assistance
- Medical office administration
- HIPAA compliance
- EHR management
- EMR / EHR
- Database administration
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Department of Rehabilitation Services
2014.07 - 2024.08
Certified Nursing Assistant
RML Specialty Hospital
2008.07 - 2014.07
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mount Sinai Health System
1998.01 - 2008.07
Associate - MBS Specialist
Taylor Business Institute
Certificate - Medical Assistant
College Of Office Technology
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Samland Healthcare Of Nursing