Carmela Truell
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Logan Square Rehabilitation Healthcare Center, excelling in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Demonstrated ability to improve patient comfort and safety, significantly reducing fall incidents. Skilled in direct patient care and fostering positive relationships, showcasing reliable teamwork and empathetic patient support.
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Logan Square Rehabilitation Healthcare Center
04.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
All American Homecare Agency
05.2017 - 06.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Certificate - Certified Phlebotomy Tech
11-2024
Certificate of Mental Health - Mental Health Training
02-2009
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
02-1997
High School Diploma -
06-1991
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Basic life support
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
Accomplishments
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- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant - Logan Square Rehabilitation Healthcare Center
04.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - Green Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
04.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant - All American Homecare Agency
05.2017 - 06.2021
OIC Philadelphia - Certificate, Certified Phlebotomy Tech
Catch Inc. Training And Community Services - Certificate of Mental Health, Mental Health Training
Professional Healthcare Inst. - Certificate, Certified Nursing Assistant
Charles Y. Audenreid High School - High School Diploma,