YVONNE R. DODD
5416 South Wells St.  Chicago, IL, 60609  708-362-3844  doddyvonne@yahoo.com
Personal Profile
To gain acceptance into the LPN internship Program where I can begin the path to become a critical care nurse
and further my career in Health Care. Compassionate and capable mental health technician with experience
handling patients with addictions and mood disorders. Specializes in young adult and teenage patients.
Outgoing, entry-level with five years of client relation experience. Active listener with strong ability to build
rapport quickly. Other skills include: time-management, communication, computer skills which include all
Microsoft programs, and task-management.
Education
Midwest Cosmetology School – Normal, IL
Degree in Cosmetology - June, 2011
VR Ashwood College – Chicago, IL
License Practical Nursing-Expected Date Aug, 2015
South Suburban College – South Holland, IL
Certified Nursing Certificate- June, 2009
Experience
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Manor, Normal, IL
03/2011 to 11/2012
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Change, feed and bathe residents; attending to other personal and grooming needs such as combing hair,
trimming nails, brushing teeth, passing bed-pans and helping residents to the bathroom (transferring to
and from commodes).
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Maintained homelike environment for the residents
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Provided patient transportation to doctor appointments
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR Manor Care- Homewood, IL
03/2010 to 06/2011
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Ensured the safety and well-being of the residents is maintained.
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Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming in accordance with established care plan.
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Obtained specimens, weights, and vital signs of patients
Mental Health Technician
Kensington Place Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterChicago, IL
03/2013 to 08/2014
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Deep knowledge of patient behavioral needs
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Developed and implemented a daily intendent living skills group, as well as conducted a morning goals
group and an evening wrap-up/ relaxation group.
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Hold accountable for working as a Mental Health Technician on variety of wards within a behavioral
recovery based private hospital, performing monitoring, interaction, and record keeping of an 18- bed
adolescent residential treatment center
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Worked with an acute intensive adolescent population, adult population, a behavioral recovery ward with
a wide range of drug and alcohol abuse/dependencies, and a geriatric population
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Trained in prevention and management of aggressive behavior, CPR, and First Aid
Nursing Student/Clinical Skill
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Mt.Sinai Hospital/St.Bernard Hospital- Medical/Surgical I,
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used critical thinking skills to provide efficient and quality care to patients
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Performed procedures such as blood glucose monitoring, EKG's, inserting and removing Foley catheters,
and removal of IV's per nursing instructions
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gained assessment skills through taking vital signs and performing a shift assessment including general
survey and inspection and focused assessments
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promoted oxygenation through oxygen administration, airway maintenance,suctioning,and use of
incentive spirometry
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provided enteral nutrition through administration of bolus and continuous tube feedings, administration of
medications through a feeding tube and care of PEG tubes
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provided pressure ulcer care by performing risk assessments, prevention strategies, cleaning and applying
topical applications
Activities
Proud Lady Hair competition- 2nd place winner