Alicia Harris
Highland
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with 14 years of healthcare experience, including 10 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and 4 years as a Phlebotomist. Expertise in direct patient care, specimen collection, vital sign monitoring, infection prevention, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering safe, patient-centered care and enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical judgment.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cedarhurst Senior Living
Crown Point
02.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to residents in a senior living facility.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with daily living activities for residents, promoting their comfort and dignity.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Trained new nursing staff on facility protocols and patient care standards.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
Phlebotomy Technician
Alverno Laboratories
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures, reinforcing mission, vision, and values of organization.
- Utilized personal protective equipment to maintain safety for coworkers and patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
IMS Professional Home Care, Inc
11.2012 - 02.2022
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, documenting conditions and progress to support effective treatment decisions
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Provided pre- and post-operative care
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Provided comprehensive pre- and post-operative care, ensuring patient comfort and promoting recovery
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, and feeding to enhance personal hygiene and dignity
Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Hospital
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
- Created comforting and soothing environment to enhance patient experience
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety
- Maintained active membership with Nurse Aide Registry to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Monitored expiration dates of medical supplies and medications to ensure availability and safety for patient care.
Activity Aide
Windmill Nursing Pavilion
01.2009 - 02.2016
- Assist patients with group activities
- Transport residents to and from activities
- Prepared a variety of refreshments for events and activities.
- Engage in patient daily readings, writing task flow, setting up equipment, and insuring that all arrangements are done on time
- Assisted with various tasks from the activity director
- Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures
- Established and maintained systems to effectively meet residents' needs and ensure their safety
Education
Certificate - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Crown Point, IN 01.2025 - 12.2025
State of Illinois High School Diploma
Cook County, ILCertificate - Certified Phlebotomist
Stars Academy
Hickory Hills, ILCertificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Best Med
Dolton, ILSkills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Emergency response
- Infection control
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient education
- Pain management
- Documenting incidents
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Family communication
- Empathy
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cedarhurst Senior Living
02.2026 - Current
Certificate - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
01.2025 - 12.2025
Phlebotomy Technician
Alverno Laboratories
06.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Hospital
02.2016 - 02.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
IMS Professional Home Care, Inc
11.2012 - 02.2022
Activity Aide
Windmill Nursing Pavilion
01.2009 - 02.2016
State of Illinois High School Diploma
Certificate - Certified Phlebotomist
Stars Academy
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Best Med