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Danielle Romero

Danielle Romero

West Babylon,NY

Summary

Accomplished Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Swan Lake Rehabilitation Center, excelling in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient wellbeing through meticulous vital signs monitoring and compassionate interaction. Skilled in both Alzheimer's care and emergency response, significantly improving patient outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Swan Lake Rehabilitation Center
12.2022 - 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.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Brookhaven Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
12.2018 - Current

Worked as an assistant to the woundcare nurse. Would prep the wounds, provide sterilized equipment for the nurse, record and document all existing wounds and diagnosis any new breakdowns or skin abrasions.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Southside Hospital
05.2018 - 09.2022
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Worked specifically in brain injury unit.

Home Health Aide

Utopia Home Care
07.2001 - 08.2022
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing

Farmingdale College
Farmingdale, NY
06.2016

Diploma -

North Babylon High School
North Babylon, NY
06.2001

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
  • Basic Life Support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety Precautions
  • Recording vital signs
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Electronic Charting
  • End of life care
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Transfer Techniques
  • Urinary Catheter Care
  • Colostomy Care
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Specimen Collection
  • CNA Certification
  • Vital signs
  • Time Management
  • CPR Certification
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Swan Lake Rehabilitation Center
12.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Brookhaven Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
12.2018 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Southside Hospital
05.2018 - 09.2022

Home Health Aide

Utopia Home Care
07.2001 - 08.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing

Farmingdale College

Diploma -

North Babylon High School
Danielle Romero