Nursing Assistant Loyola University

DAWN J. DAVIS, CNA

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A compassionate care giver with the insight and communication skills to quickly engage residents in activities beneficial to their social, cognitive, emotional and physical wellness. Trusted by families, co-workers and management with supporting an active, well planned calendar of activities. Astute negotiator; able to maintain control over events and bring a mutually agreeable resolution when required. Well organized professional; researches residents progress and solicits feedback from co-workers, residents and families. Produce accurate weekly reports with observations. Pro-actively arrive shortly before scheduled to prepare for day. Flexible in work hours assigned. Outgoing personality with a sincere interest in improving the quality of life of residents and seniors in particular. Looking to apply experience and skills to a full time Nursing Assistant position with an organization dedicated to quality eldercare.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WEISS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 2019 – present

Chicago, IL

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Assist patients with all personal needs including bathing, changing clothes and feeding. Closely monitor patient vital signs including pulse, blood pressure and respiration. Experience with 12-Lead EKG, Foley catheter and IV adapter removal. Prepare diet charts according to Doctor specifications and ensure proper meal schedules accordingly. Assist patients in taking medications. Collect patient samples for testing (specimen, blood), as well as monitor and report all health condition changes. Report observations to physicians, nurses and administrators.

A patient-centered philosophy rooted in the nursing process with attention to assessment, planning and implementation of the highest quality patient care and safety.

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL 2017 – 2019

Maywood, IL

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Assist patients with all personal needs including bathing, changing clothes and feeding. Closely monitor patient vital signs including pulse, blood pressure and respiration. Experience with 12-Lead EKG, Foley catheter and IV adapter removal. Prepare diet charts according to Doctor specifications and ensure proper meal schedules accordingly. Assist patients in taking medications. Collect patient samples for testing (specimen, blood), as well as monitor and report all health condition changes. Report observations to physicians, nurses and administrators.

A patient-centered philosophy rooted in the nursing process with attention to assessment, planning and implementation of the highest quality patient care and safety.

ON CALL CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 2016 – 2017

Performed CNA duties as required on an on-call basis for three Nursing Home Rehabilitation Centers and two Home Health Agencies:

All Trust Home Healthcare Deerfield, IL

Lakeview Nursing Chicago, IL

Maxim Healthcare Rosemont, IL

Glen Saint Andrew Niles, IL

Chateau Nursing and Rehab Willowbrook, IL

AVANTI NURSING HOME AND WELLNESS CENTER 2014 – 2016

Niles, IL

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Assist patients with all personal needs including bathing, changing clothes and feeding. Closely monitor patient vital signs including pulse, blood pressure and respiration. Prepare diet charts according to Doctor specifications and ensure proper meal schedules accordingly. Assist patients in taking medications. Collect patient samples for testing; monitor and report all health condition changes. Report observations to physicians, nurses and administrators.

Highly attentive to the needs and wants of residents; build rapport and trust through communication and compassion.

ON CALL CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 2013 - 2014

Performed CNA duties as required on an on-call basis for two Nursing Home Rehabilitation Centers:

Gross Pointe Manor Niles, IL

The Grove of Skokie Skokie, IL

AMERICARE STAFFING 2010 - 2012

Chicago, IL

Certified Nursing Assistant

Assigned by staffing agency to various nursing and rehabilitation centers in Chicago on a rotation basis. Consistently scheduled for a full week based on client requests, exceptional performance and resident / family / support staff feedback. Provided on-call nursing assistance for various care facilities; displayed versatility and flexibility, attended to numerous clinics and resident populations in rotation as required. Assigned care facilities included:

Balmoral Nursing Home, Chicago, IL

HCR Manor Care, Highland Park, IL

Evanston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Evanston, IL

PRIOR TO AMERICARE STAFFING 2007 – 2010

Chicago, IL

On Call Certified Nursing Assistant

Worked on-call for Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Centers throughout the Chicagoland area.

EDUCATION

KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE Certified 2007

Certified Nursing Assistant and Clinical Training Courses

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