Bethany Palermo
Springfield,OH
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds,
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Registered Nurse
Ohio Institute of Allied Health
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Gained proficiency in various diagnostic tests such as EKGs or blood glucose monitoring devices that aided in the identification of patient conditions.
- Educated patients on preventative measures, self-care techniques, and post-discharge instructions to promote optimal health outcomes.
- Participated in the development of evidence-based nursing interventions, contributing to improved clinical practice.
LPN
Allen View Healthcare Center
02.2023 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Lodge At Mallards Landing
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Orchard Pointe Memory Care
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Operations Specialist Second Class
United States Navy, USN
04.2016 - 04.2020
- Responded quickly to crisis situations, balancing operational requirements against public safety to effectively handle dynamic needs.
- Monitored communications to detect important information related to current and planned military operations.
- Assisted with tactical planning by compiling and evaluating important operations and intelligence data.
- Trained personnel in important first response procedures.
Sports Medicine Assistant
Buena High School
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Worked closely with athletic trainers and coaches on strategies for preventing injuries and managing rehabilitation.
- Interviewed and examined patient to obtain vital statistics and gain better understanding of injuries and medical conditions.
- Administered massage as well as heat, water, ice, electrical and light stimulation as part of therapeutic programs.
- Delivered exercise information in public speaking events to educate others on proper form and explain benefits of stretching
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ohio Institute of Allied Health
Dayton, OH10.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ohio Institute of Allied Health
Dayton, OH02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Care Plus Training
Port Orchard, WA08.2019
Sports Medicine Internship - Sports Medicine
Buena High School
Sierra Vista, AZ05.2015
High School Diploma -
Buena High School
Sierra Vista, AZ05.2015
Skills
- Respiratory equipment training
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Infection control procedures
- Bilingual in English and American Sign Language
- Tracheostomy Care
- Postpartum Patient Care
- Task Delegation
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- IV certified
- BLS certified
- Certified Sports Medicine Assistant
- Certified Nurses Assistant
Timeline
Student Registered Nurse
Ohio Institute of Allied Health
11.2023 - 10.2024
LPN
Allen View Healthcare Center
02.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Lodge At Mallards Landing
12.2020 - 09.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Orchard Pointe Memory Care
11.2019 - 11.2020
Operations Specialist Second Class
United States Navy, USN
04.2016 - 04.2020
Sports Medicine Assistant
Buena High School
08.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ohio Institute of Allied Health
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ohio Institute of Allied Health
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Care Plus Training
Sports Medicine Internship - Sports Medicine
Buena High School
High School Diploma -
Buena High School
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- IV certified
- BLS certified
- Certified Sports Medicine Assistant
- Certified Nurses Assistant
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