Dawn Zuzzio
Largo,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Home Care Now, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient care. Proven ability to foster emotional support and promote patient independence, enhancing overall well-being. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA guidelines while delivering high-quality care in diverse settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Home Care Now
02.2017 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
- Provided compassionate care and emotional support to patients and families.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient living spaces to promote hygiene.
- 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.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
Classroom Supervisor
Esther's School
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Supervised classroom activities to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to coordinate lesson plans and instructional materials effectively.
- Mentored new staff on classroom procedures and best practices for student interaction.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress to inform instructional adjustments.
- Addressed diverse learning needs by incorporating various instructional techniques, such as hands-on activities, group work, and individualized instruction.
- Delivered instruction designed to meet class and student goals.
- Managed an inclusive classroom environment where all learners felt valued and supported in achieving their full potential.
- Improved overall classroom management by implementing consistent routines and expectations for student behavior.
CNA
PCSB
08.2006 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for students.
- Educated students on health management and promoted adherence to treatment plans.
- Documented students progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Trained new staff on best practices for students care and safety protocols.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Observed students under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Tampa College
FL04.1988
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control practices
- Emotional support
- Daily living assistance
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient transfers
- Critical thinking
- Toileting assistance
- Medication assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Compassionate
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric care
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Ambulation assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient relationship building
- Light housekeeping
- Maintaining privacy
- Healthcare ethics
- Transporting patients
- Valid State driver's license
- Patient relations
- Quality assurance
- Preparing meals
- Reliable transportation
- Meal planning
- Pediatric care
- Chronic disease management
- Patient hygiene assistance
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Home Care Now
02.2017 - Current
Classroom Supervisor
Esther's School
08.2015 - 01.2017
CNA
PCSB
08.2006 - 06.2015
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Tampa College