Barbara Casciola is a certified nursing assistant with over 25 years of experience providing patient care in various healthcare settings including hospitals, nursing homes, private duty care, and home health. She is skilled in geriatric care, chronic disease management, and ensuring patient safety and dignity. Her experience includes assisting with activities of daily living, medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and maintaining accurate medical records. She is committed to culturally competent, compassionate care and effective collaboration with healthcare teams.

1. BARBARA CASCIOLA
26831 Beverly Drive, Monee, Illinois 60449
Home: 708-534-3452 - Cell: 708-519-0840
mclaughlin1313@yahoo.com
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Objective
Steadfast,service-focusednursingprofessional withexcellentpatient-care andchartingskillsgained
through25 plus yearsof experience asaCNA.Compassionate andtechnicallyskilledinattending to
geriatricpatientsindiverse healthcare settings. Professionallytrained intreatingchronicallyill patients
inhome health,hospice andacute care settingwithexcellentcommunicationskillsinestablishrapport
withpatients,familyandstaff ensuringhighstandardsof culturallycompetentcare forwide varietyof
patientswithdiverseneeds.
Core Qualifications:
 First aid certified, CPR, vital signs charting, patient health data, filing, HHA, nutrition
 Hospice and Palliative care - Clinical experience
 Patient Advocacy and Support
 Privacy/ HIPPA Regulations
 Treatment of -COPD
 Strong clinical judgment - Problem resolution ,Enthusiastic caregiver - Organizational skills
 Professional bedside manner - Patient-focused care
 Diabetes Insulin medication reconciliation assistance
 Stroke care
 Patient Care and Safety
 Healthy meal preparation
 Medical terminology
 Oxygen machine maintenance
 Wound cleaning/care
 Infection control standards
 Flow sheet charting
 Physical assessments
 Feeding assistance
 Electronic Medical Records
Professional Experience
Maxim Healthcare Services
Chicago, IL. - 11/2013 to the Present
 Provide high-quality patientcare asan in-demandper-diemCNA withinsurgical,acute-care,
rehabilitation,home-healthcare andnursing-home settings. differentpost-acuteandacute
facilities,NursingHome,Hospitals takingcare of the Mentally Handicapped geriatricpatient
 Preserve patientdignityandminimize discomfortwhile carryingoutdutiessuchasbedpan
changes,diapering,emptyingdrainage bagsandbathing.
 Commendedforchartaccuracy, effectiveteamcollaboration,patientrelationsandconsistent
deliveryof empatheticcare, ensuredthe accurate,timelyflow of informationbymaintaining
thoroughpatientrecordsandupdatinghealthcare teamonpatients’status.
 CompliedwithHIPAA standardsinall patientdocumentationandinteractions.
 Workedas part of teamto ensure propercare of bodymechanicsandsafetyof patients
 Providedall dailylivingtaskstoenhance qualityof life forelderlypatients
 Assistedpatientswithbathing,dressing,andhygiene andgrooming providedall dailylivingtasks
to enhance qualityof life forelderlypatients.

2. BARBARA CASCIOLA
26831 Beverly Drive, Monee, Illinois 60449
Home: 708-534-3452 - Cell: 708-519-0840
mclaughlin1313@yahoo.com
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Professional Experience
Evergreen SeniorLiving – 2/2016- 7/2016
Orland Park, IL.
 Providedall dailylivingtaskstoenhance qualityof life forelderlypatients
 Assistedpatientswithbathing,dressing,andhygiene andgrooming providedall dailylivingtasks
to enhance qualityof life forelderlypatients.
 Provide high-qualitypatientcare asan in-demandper-diemCNA withinsurgical,acute-care,
rehabilitation,home-healthcare andnursing-home settings. differentpost-acuteandacute
facilities,NursingHome,Hospitals takingcare of the Mentally Handicapped geriatricpatient
 Preserve patientdignityandminimize discomfortwhile carryingoutduties suchasbedpan
changes,diapering,emptyingdrainage bagsandbathing.
 Commendedforchartaccuracy, effectiveteamcollaboration,patientrelationsandconsistent
deliveryof empatheticcare, ensuredthe accurate,timelyflow of informationbymaintaining
thoroughpatientrecordsandupdatinghealthcare teamonpatients’status.
 CompliedwithHIPAA standardsinall patientdocumentationandinteractions.
 Workedas part of teamto ensure propercare of bodymechanicsandsafetyof patients
Health AdvocatesHomecare, Inc.
PalosHeights, Illinois-May2014- to the present
 Providedcare forelderlyintheirhomes withchroniccondition(MI,arrhythmias,asthma,
CHF,COPDand Essential HeadTremors
 Took patientsPT/INRtestingandreportedresultstoPhysiciansandRegisteredNurse
 Assistedpatientswithdailyfunctionstookandrecordedpatients'temperature,pulse andblood
pressure.
 Monitoredfluidintake andoutputlevels,beingthatshe hada FoleyCatheter.
 Workedas part of teamto ensure propercare of bodymechanicsandsafetyof Patient
 Providedall dailylivingtaskstoenhance qualityof life forelderlypatients
 Assistedpatientswithbathing,dressing,andhygiene andgrooming
 Providedall dailylivingtaskstoenhance qualityof life forelderlypatients.
 Assistedpatientswithbathing,dressing,andhygiene andgrooming
Private Duty
Caregiver/CertifiedNursingAssistant
Beecher, Illinois- 05/2011-2/2013
 PatientCare deliveredcompassionate care thatexceededhospitalrequirementsensuring
chartingaccuracy throughprecise documentation.
 Successfullyprovidedqualitycare topatientincreatinga healthierenvironment
 Home Aidassistedpatientswithbathing,dressing,anddailyhygiene care andgrooming.
 Providedpatientswithtransportationtoandfromdoctor appointments.
 Developedpatientcare plans,includingassessments,evaluations,andnursingdiagnoses.
 ProvidednecessaryhealtheducationtrainingforpatientsandotherCaregivers.
 Monitoredacute conditions.

3. BARBARA CASCIOLA
26831 Beverly Drive, Monee, Illinois 60449
Home: 708-534-3452 - Cell: 708-519-0840
mclaughlin1313@yahoo.com
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Professional Experience
Private Duty
Caregiver/CertifiedNursingAssistant
Beecher,Illinois - 05/2011-2/2013
 TrainedotherCaregiverstoprovide Top-Qualitycare.
 Treatedpatientswithchronicandacute healthproblems(MI,arrhythmias, andasthma,CHF,
COPDand Essential HeadTremors.
 Took patientsPT/INRtestingandreportedresultstoPhysiciansandRegistered Nurse.
 Assistedpatientswithdailyfunctionstookandrecordedpatients'temperature,pulse andblood
pressure.
 Monitoredfluidintake andoutputlevels,beingthatshe hada Foley Catheter.
 Workedas part of teamto ensure propercare of bodymechanicsandsafetyof Patient.
 Providedall dailylivingtaskstoenhance qualityof life forelderlypatients.
 Assistedpatientswithbathing,dressing,andhygiene andgrooming.
Private Duty 24/7 Care
NewLenox,IL- 05/2007 to 05/2011
Caregiver/CertifiedNursingAssistant
 PatientCare deliveredcompassionate care thatexceededhospitalrequirementsensuring
chartingaccuracy throughprecise documentation.
 Successfullyprovidedqualitycare totwo of patientswithacute conditionsincreatinga
healthierenvironment.
 Ensuredqualitycontrol throughadmissions,assessment,treatment,andreferral forabroad
range of patients.
 Clinical SkillsMonitoredpatient'srespirationactivity,bloodpressure andbloodglucose level
 Home Aidassistedpatientswithbathing,dressing, anddailyhygiene care andgrooming.
 Providedpatientswithtransportationtoandfromdoctor appointments.
 Developedpatientcare plans,includingassessments,evaluations,andnursingdiagnoses.
 Providednecessaryhealtheducationtrainingforpatients andotherCaregiverstoprovide Top
qualitycare
 Treatedpatientswithchronicandacute healthproblems(AMI,CHF,arrhythmias,asthma,
COPD,and pneumonia.
 Took care of diabeticneeds,andUlcerwithtwodressingchangesadaywithturns every2
hours.
 Assistedpatientswithdailyfunctionstookandrecordedpatients'temperature,pulse andblood
pressure.
 TestedPatientsbloodglucoselevels,monitoredfluidintake andoutputlevels,beingthatshe
had a G-Tube.
 Workedas part of teamto ensure propercare of bodymechanicsandpatientsafety.
 Providedall dailylivingtaskstoenhance qualityof life forelderlypatients.
 Assistedpatientswithbathing, dressing,andhygiene andgrooming.

4. BARBARA CASCIOLA
26831 Beverly Drive, Monee, Illinois 60449
Home: 708-534-3452 - Cell: 708-519-0840
mclaughlin1313@yahoo.com
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Professional Experience
Private Duty
CalumetCity,Illinois
Caregiver/CertifiedNursingAssistant - 06/1998 to 08/2005
 Directingdailycare of a GeriatricPatientwithmultipleconditions,includingParkinson,Diabetes,
and Congestive Heartfailure.
 Monitoredacute conditions.
 Providedpatienteducationassistedpatientwithdailyfunctionsutilizedstrongassessmentskills
to determine necessarypatientcare.
 Monitoredfluidintake andoutputlevels.
 Extensive experience workinginhomeswithdisabledchildrenandadults.
 Ensuredsafetyandwell-beingof patients.
 Assistedpatientswithbathing,dressing,andhygiene andgrooming.
 Workedas part of teamto ensure propercare of bodymechanicsandsafetyof patient.
 Providedcaringcompanionshiptoeducationthe patientondisease managementprocess.
CertifiedNursingAssistant- 01/1994 to 06/1998
Care CenterAgency– TinleyPark,Illinois
 Developmentallydisabledpatients.
 Cleanedandsterilizedinstrumentsanddisposedof contaminatedsupplies.
 Performedvitals/glucosetestingandassistinginadministeringinjectionsandurinalysis.
 AgencynursinginvariousHospitalsandNursingHomeswhere theywere lackingstaff.
 Followedinfectioncontrol procedures.
 Took andRecordedpatients'temperature,pulseandbloodpressure.
 Monitoredfluidintake andoutputlevels.Ensuredsafetyandwell-beingof patients.
 Transportedpatientstoandfrom differentdepartments.
 Assistedresidentswithbathing,dressing,feeding,liftingandtransferring.
CertifiedNursingAssistant- 01/1985 to 06/1987
WestSuburban – OakPark, Illinois
 OncologyUnitmanagedcare forpost-operativepatientsthroughdischarge.
 Transportedpatientstoandfrom differentdepartments.
 Measuredurine anddeliveredspecimenstolab.Assistedpatientswithbathing,dressing,and
hygiene andgrooming.
 Workedas part of teamto ensure propercare of bodymechanicsandsafetyof patient.
 Cleanedandsterilizedinstrumentsanddisposedof contaminatedsupplies.
 Interviewedpatientstoobtainmedical informationandmeasure theirvital signs,weight

5. BARBARA CASCIOLA
26831 Beverly Drive, Monee, Illinois 60449
Home: 708-534-3452 - Cell: 708-519-0840
mclaughlin1313@yahoo.com
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Education and Training
Career AcademyUnitedStates 1985
Chicago,Illinois
 SpeechandCommunicationSociologyandPsychology
 CertifiedNursingAssistant
 Certificate
 Courseworkincludes
Bloom High School UnitedStates 1976
ChicagoHeights,Illinois
State of Illinois
 CertifiedNursingAssistantinCPRcertifiedthroughAmericanHeartAssociationHome Health
AidCertified(HHA)
Reference availableuponrequest