Amicus Petallano
Hayward,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate CNA with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente, adept in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrates exceptional time management and empathy, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and advancing healthcare standards through continuous education and teamwork.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Kaiser Permanente
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
Patient Care Technician
Kaiser Permanente
08.2001 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
Education
General Studies
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA07.1998
Bachelor Of Arts - Mass Communication
Chabot College
Hayward, CA07.1997
High School Diploma -
Mt. Eden High School
Hayward, CA06.1995
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Complex Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Infection control practices
- Lifting and transferring
- Toileting assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Patient lifting
- Compassionate
- Geriatric care
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Ambulation assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Medical terminology
- Inpatient care
- Healthcare ethics
- Specimen collection
- Transporting patients
- Valid state driver's license
- Pediatric care
- Range of motion exercises
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Kaiser Permanente
08.2001 - Current
CNA
Kaiser Permanente
General Studies
Ohlone College
Bachelor Of Arts - Mass Communication
Chabot College
High School Diploma -
Mt. Eden High School