Compassionate Paraprofessional and Nursing Assistant

Krystal Pearson

*******@*****.***

773-***-**** (mobile)

Professional Summary

Empathetic and qualified professional with more than a decade of experience in personal care, and 6 years working with children with different needs. Desiring employment with an organization that will utilize my knowledge and experience.

Education

Paraprofessional

March 2024

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) College of Lake County Grayslake, IL

Graduated June 2010

College Prep Zion Benton Township High School Zion, IL

Graduated June 2008

Experience

Chicago Public Schools

Special Education Classroom Assistant Chicago,IL March 2024- Current

Supports students with special needs and teachers in the classroom, providing individualized instruction, personal care, and assistance with daily living skills, while following each student’s IEP.

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Chicago, IL. June 2018- Current

Pediatric Patient Care Technician

Performs various activities in the treatment and care of patients and records routine technical tasks as authorized. Incorporates factors related to safety into delivery of patient care and implements interventions consistent with the plan of care directed by registered nurse. Performs all other duties that may be assigned but are not limited to:

Collecting routine specimens

Taking vital signs

Blood glucose monitoring

Performing sterile intermittent catheterizations

Measuring bladder volume

Collecting and recording intake and output

Hanging gastric feedings

Assisting with routine hygiene care

Dressing and undressing

Transfer and escorting patients

Documents functional care, procedures, and other quantitative values in nursing database

The Mosaic of Lakeshore Chicago, IL May 2016- March 2018

Patient Care Technician

Under the direction and supervision of a Clinical Nurse, the Patient Care Technician ensures the care, comfort and satisfaction of our patients and their families. While working in close collaboration with various members of the clinical team, the Patient Care Technician performs clinical duties and ensures that patients and family members are assisted in a timely, in an efficient and courteous manner. Clinical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Taking vital signs (i.e., blood pressure, heart and respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation).

Performs Point of Care Testing (i.e., blood glucose monitoring).

Provided high quality care with acute care and rehabilitation

Provided personal nursing home care to assigned patients

Private Home Health Duty Chicago, IL August 2014-March 2016

Home Health Aide

Assists with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN).

Assists patients with tending to personal care, activities of daily living and transfers/transport.

Provides for patients psychosocial and spiritual needs & special conditions.

Responds to patient safety concerns promptly

Accurately measures and documents vital signs and notifies nurse of abnormal results

The Grove at the Lake Zion, IL August 2012-June 2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

This work may involve providing services at the patient’s place of residence.

Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives which may include hourly rounding promoting safety such as fall prevention, hand washing, isolation protocol and maintaining and orderly environment.

Reports changes in patient's physical, mental and emotional conditions,

Addresses concerns as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff.

Participates in unit activities such as supply stocking, patient transport, and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval.

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