Alvita McElroy
Griffith
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Senior Lifestyle, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and respond effectively in emergencies, ensuring high patient satisfaction. Strong communicator, recognized for delivering exceptional support to patients and their families during challenging times. Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated several years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Senior Lifestyle
Chicago Heights
05.2015 - Current
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Patient Care Technician
Franciscan Alliance
Olympia Fields
06.2017 - 03.2025
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
East Chicago, INSkills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Emergency response
- Patient communication
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant Certificate, Everest College Merriville,IN 2005
- Certified Health Unit Coordinator Certificate, 2007
- Certified Medical Administration Assistant Certificate, 2007 Southland health Careers Chicago Heights, IL
- 120 hour Externship completed St. James Hospital Chicago Heights, IL
- Certified Nursing Certificate, 2008 Excelsior Healthcare Academy, Chicago Heights, IL
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Franciscan Alliance
06.2017 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Senior Lifestyle
05.2015 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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