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Syreeta Johnson –Thomas

Chicago

Summary

Seeking a position with an organization where I can grow professionally and further enhance my skills, knowledge and clinical skills.

Experienced in supervising residential healthcare by applying strong clinical skills and judgment, excellent leadership abilities, and planning skills.

Experienced in managing resident care within assisted living facilities, demonstrating strong leadership skills and a compassionate approach towards patient welfare. Brings a deep understanding of healthcare regulations, quality assurance protocols, and staff supervision to ensure optimal care for residents. Known for maintaining an environment that promotes physical and emotional well-being of residents while ensuring compliance with state health standards. Made significant contributions in improving operational efficiency by implementing effective care plans and streamlining workflow processes.

Empathetic care manager with several years of experience supporting patients with daily health functions and comfort. Deliberate support personnel providing complex solutions to enduring patient concerns. Practical care organizer with time-tested history of successfully supervising skilled medical teams.

Compassionate Resident Care Manager recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care planning, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to enhance resident satisfaction and team effectiveness.

Skilled in leading healthcare facilities through periods of significant change and improvement, with hands-on experience in strategic planning, staff development, and operational management. Known for strengths in enhancing patient care quality, implementing cost-saving measures without compromising service delivery, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction scores and streamline hospital processes for better efficiency across various departments.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Resident Care Manager

Cedarhurst Assisted Living of Naperville
Woodridge
07.2025 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of resident care and support services.
  • Coordinated activities among healthcare staff and residents for optimal care.
  • Developed and implemented care plans tailored to individual resident needs.
  • Oversaw medication administration protocols to ensure accuracy and safety.
  • Initiated emergency response protocols when necessary.
  • Trained new hires on departmental policies and procedures related to resident care.
  • Reviewed staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage of shifts.
  • Managed and supervised staff to ensure proper care of residents.
  • Performed rounds to evaluate patient conditions and update care plans.
  • Managed patient discharge planning.
  • Oversaw floor employee performance, improvement planning and training.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews with staff, providing feedback and guidance as needed.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.

Resident Service Coordinator

Mercy Housing
Lagrange
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Implement priority programs and essential activities as outlined in the Resident services program
  • Collect required data for designated program components and record data
  • Evaluate outcomes of programs and services delivered on regular basis as required
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive list of resources available in the community for residents’ benefit
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with relevant organizations and individuals
  • Actively collaborate with Resource Development staff and other Resident services staff to share information and implement fundraising plans

Activity Director

Victory Centre of Roseland
04.2022 - 09.2024
  • Creating Monthly Calendar
  • Creating monthly Newsletter
  • Planning weekly Bus Trips to Stores, DMV, etc
  • Planning Monthly Theme Events
  • Planning Monthly Work Events
  • Assisting with new prospects move in tours of the building
  • Assisting with monthly open house events
  • Coordinating with outside vendors and organizations for events for seniors
  • Organized engaging activities for residents to promote social interaction.
  • Coordinated events that catered to diverse interests and abilities.
  • Collaborated with staff to ensure smooth execution of programs.
  • Developed schedules for daily activities enhancing resident participation.
  • Managed resources and supplies required for successful activity execution.
  • Communicated regularly with families about upcoming events and activities.
  • Evaluated resident feedback to improve future programming efforts.
  • Created monthly activity calendars with a variety of recreational options.
  • Organized events such as holiday parties, bingo nights, and movie screenings.
  • Assisted residents with physical activities such as walks and exercise classes.
  • Planned and published calendar of events for facility.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Vitas Healthcare IPU
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • Assist residents with daily activities
  • Transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming
  • Monitor vital signs, pain level, and fluid consumption
  • Train new employees after orientation

Wellness Administrative Assistant

Victory Centre of Roseland
02.2021 - 04.2023
  • Creating Cna’s work Schedule
  • Scheduling New hires orientation
  • Assisting in Cna’s interviews
  • Scheduling senior’s doctors’ appointments
  • Monitoring vital signs, pain level and fluid consumption.
  • Thinning out charts
  • Wellness Evaluations of new potential prospects
  • Weekly Wellness Calls

Clinical Specialist

HPR
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • Evaluated and treated patients who suffered from depression.
  • Provided comfort and decreasing medications for depression.
  • Noninvasive treatment using TMS.
  • Charted on pts progress during treatment time.

Health Care Recruiter

MyCnajobs
11.2017 - 02.2019
  • Set up phone interviews with caregivers/ CNA
  • Service health care companies within contract
  • Customer service
  • Scheduling

Certified Nursing Assistant

Journey care Hospice Rush IPU
06.2012 - 11.2017
  • Assist residents with daily activities
  • Transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming
  • Monitor vital signs, pain level, and fluid consumption
  • Train new employees after orientation

Unit Clerk

Journey care Hospice Rush IPU
06.2012 - 11.2017
  • Compile, verify, and organize the medical records
  • Enter unsigned orders into database
  • Transmit orders electronically/manually to physicians
  • Retrieve signed documentation
  • Prepare invoices for billing

Certified Nursing Assistant

Renaissance at Midway
09.2005 - 06.2013
  • Obtained specimens, weights, and vital signs
  • Provided routine care to residents
  • Computer charting on the residents
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for the patients

Education

High School Diploma -

West Aurora High School
Aurora, IL

Certified Nurse’s assistant Certification -

Samland Health Center
Chicago, IL

Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification -

Samland Health Center
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly
  • Obtaining samples
  • Weights
  • Vital signs of patients
  • Medical terminology
  • Disease control standards
  • Clinical skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Communication skills
  • Familiarity with docs
  • Epic software
  • Microsoft Word
  • Scripts software
  • Medication administration
  • Staff training
  • Patient monitoring
  • Resident relationship management
  • Healthcare compliance
  • Community partnerships
  • Problem solving
  • Program evaluation
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Patient care management
  • Staff leadership
  • Admissions assessments
  • Admissions intake expertise
  • Care planning
  • Staff management
  • Patient care oversight
  • Clinical assessment
  • Clinical leadership
  • Physical evaluations
  • Physical assessments
  • Medication management
  • Clinical documentation
  • Policy adherence
  • Case assessments
  • ADL support
  • Quality improvement
  • Client assessment
  • Medication reviews
  • Patient & family support
  • Service coordination
  • Care transitions
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Medical chart documentation
  • Healthcare
  • Public speaking
  • Train employees

Timeline

Resident Care Manager

Cedarhurst Assisted Living of Naperville
07.2025 - Current

Resident Service Coordinator

Mercy Housing
01.2024 - 05.2025

Activity Director

Victory Centre of Roseland
04.2022 - 09.2024

Wellness Administrative Assistant

Victory Centre of Roseland
02.2021 - 04.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Vitas Healthcare IPU
08.2019 - 05.2023

Clinical Specialist

HPR
02.2019 - 08.2019

Health Care Recruiter

MyCnajobs
11.2017 - 02.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Journey care Hospice Rush IPU
06.2012 - 11.2017

Unit Clerk

Journey care Hospice Rush IPU
06.2012 - 11.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

Renaissance at Midway
09.2005 - 06.2013

High School Diploma -

West Aurora High School

Certified Nurse’s assistant Certification -

Samland Health Center

Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification -

Samland Health Center
Syreeta Johnson –Thomas