Gillian Drake
Terre Haute
Summary
Personable and compassionate with natural ability to connect with patients and provide high-quality care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient care techniques, combined with proficiency in vital signs monitoring and personal hygiene assistance. Dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and well-being through attentive and empathetic support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
American Senior Communities
06.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals, such as temperature, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and heart rate, and took steps to improve their status.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Provided dependability to my team by picking up shifts when offered, staying over when needed, or coming in early to help deliver proper care.
Lifeguard
Country Club of Terre Haute
04.2023 - Current
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05-2028
High School Diploma -
South Vermillion High School
Clinton, IN05-2024
Health Specialist Certification - CNA
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Terre Haute, IN05-2024
Skills
- Patient care
- Strong communicator
- HIPAA compliance
- Lifeguard certification
- Leadership qualities
- First aid
- Patience and empathy
- Compassionate
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Lifeguard Certification- American Red Cross.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
American Senior Communities
06.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
Country Club of Terre Haute
04.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana State University
High School Diploma -
South Vermillion High School
Health Specialist Certification - CNA
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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