Nursing Assistant Certified

HG Helen Gullett

Pekin, IL ***** 815-***-**** **************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Documented and resolved very low blood sugar readings immediately to nurse in charge of patient which led to regulating and stabilizing accu check results.

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always rounding and checking on patients was able to detect patient struggling to breathe after he tore off his c-pap device. Resolve proplem by a medical alert to team members to help patient.

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• Always alert to patient's needs

SKILLS • Reliable team player

• Collecting vital signs

• Compassionate

• Bedside manner

• Dressing assistance

• Compassionate caregiver

• Patient-focused care

• Documenting behaviors

• Assisting with personal grooming

WORK HISTORY CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 11/2022 to 03/2024 Carle Pekin Health Pekin, IL

Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.

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Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.

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Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

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Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

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Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

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Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.

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Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.

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Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

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Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.

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Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

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Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

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Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.

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Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.

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Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.

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FOSTER CARE PROVIDER 01/2006 to 01/2021

DCFS Through Children Home Of Peoria Peoria, IL

Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.

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Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.

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Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.

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• Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support. Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.

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Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.

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Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenging behaviors exhibited by some foster children while maintaining a supportive atmosphere within the home setting.

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EDUCATION Certified Nursing Assistant 11/2022

Methodist College, Peoria, IL

High School Diploma 05/1975

Pekin Community High School, Pekin, IL

CERTIFICATIONS • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing. LOVE TO COOK FOR

MY FAMILY

Fostering failure to thrive kids for the last twenty years I have had numerous sibling family groups of children in my home. They required great nutritious meals. The children added a lot of input as to what they enjoyed eating. Over the years I have become an expert making a delicious healthy pizza that is child approved. Children are fun to cook for and are brutally honest about what tastes great and what they do not like. Even though they were neglected, abused and starved prior to foster care that does not keep them from being picky eaters. Some of the foods that I like to cook are pizzas, wholesome meals like meatloaf with mashed potatoes, homemade mac n cheese, spaghetti with meatballs, various chicken casseroles. Enjoy fixing satisfying meals for a family to sit down and enjoy. Sometimes I pick out a recipe on the internet just to try something new.

I still bake a lot of cakes, pies and cookies for my 9yr., 10yr., 17yr., and 23yr. old boys at home. They like my cooking and gobble it right up.

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