Misty Whitaker

210 s. 25th ave

Bellwood, Illinois 60104
Phone *(708)845-1826 or (708)547-6489
E-mail: misty_whtkr@yahoo.com

Objective: To obtain a full time position within a professional healthcare setting where my training,
education, and skills can be utilized.

Summary of qualifications:
Clinical experience and training in a healthcare setting.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Intuitive; enjoy patients and work well with them.
Prepared, organized; ability to learn new concepts quickly.

Education: Spring 2009- Present Triton College River Grove, IL;

Working toward Associates Degree in Nursing (RN)

May 2006 Triton College River Grove, IL

Certificate, Surgical Technology

Clinical Experience: Student Intern/Medical Assistant, Fall 2005-Spring 2006;

Resurrection Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois (general surgery), and also
Advanced Surgery Center, Elm wood Park, Illinois (podiatry surgery).

Tasks included:
Helping prepare patients for various surgical procedures.
Efficiently preparing surgical trays for surgeons, assisting with patients' scar dressings as needed.
Followed doctors' and nurses' direction with attentiveness.

Work Experience: June 2008- Jan. 2010 Ray Graham Association Addison, IL;

Direct Support Professional:

Assisted patients with personal hygiene, meals, doctor's appointments,

events and various trips. Also, taught the patients basic life skills, motor skills, arts and crafts and
much more!

Apr. 2005-May 2008 Jeff’s Towing Company Bellwood, IL

Senior Secretary:

Arrange and schedule meetings or appointments, organize and preserve paper and computer files.
Handle travel arrangements, perform research, and distribute information through the use of telephones,
mail, and e-mail.

Aug. 2002- Nov. 2005 Generation Excel South Holland, IL;

Receptionist:

Maintained the front office in a professional manner.

Entered client information into database on a daily basis.
Performed general office tasks as needed.
Assisted customers with placing orders and arranging interviews.

Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Customer service;12 hour-Alzheimer’s certification from Rush medical
center; Direct support professional registry and also a National Dean’s List student