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VERNEAL CHILDRESS

VERNEAL CHILDRESS

CHICAGO

Summary

Compassionate professional possessing exceptional communication and organizational skills. Offering several years of experience in providing basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Seeking to leverage expertise and commitment to patient well-being in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SIMULATION LAB TECHNICIAN

Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
CHICAGO
10.2024 - 03.2026
  • Operated and maintained advanced simulation equipment, enhancing training effectiveness for healthcare professionals and improving patient care outcomes.

EKG TECHNICIAN

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
CHICAGO
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conducted electrocardiogram (EKG) tests, ensuring accurate readings that contributed to timely patient diagnoses and treatments.
  • Trained and mentored junior technicians on EKG procedures, improving team efficiency and knowledge retention.

EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
CHICAGO
08.2020 - 05.2024
  • Provided direct patient care by efficiently performing triage, ensuring timely assessments and prioritization of critical cases.
  • Assisted medical staff with procedures, promoting a collaborative environment that enhanced patient outcomes and care delivery.

EMT-B

1ST RESPONSE EMS
CHICAGO
11.2017 - 01.2020
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions, facilitating prompt and accurate treatment decisions in high-pressure environments.
  • Trained and mentored new EMT staff, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge of emergency protocols and procedures.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

ASPIRE
Hillside
03.2015 - 11.2017
  • Supported individuals with disabilities by implementing personalized care plans, enhancing daily living skills and community engagement.
  • Conducted regular assessments of client needs, adjusting support plans to align with evolving goals and preferences.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL
01.2026 - 02.2026

Basic Certificate - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL
09.2017 - 11.2017

Skills

  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Wound care and dressing
  • Venipuncture
  • 12 lead EKG testing
  • Emergency response
  • CAE and Laredal mannequin operation

Certification

  • EMT-B, 03/01/26
  • BLS Provider, 08/01/27
  • CPR Instructor, 04/01/27

Timeline

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Malcolm X College
01.2026 - 02.2026

SIMULATION LAB TECHNICIAN

Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
10.2024 - 03.2026

EKG TECHNICIAN

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
05.2023 - 05.2024

EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
08.2020 - 05.2024

EMT-B

1ST RESPONSE EMS
11.2017 - 01.2020

Basic Certificate - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Malcolm X College
09.2017 - 11.2017

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

ASPIRE
03.2015 - 11.2017
VERNEAL CHILDRESS