Diana Acuna
Elizabeth,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate health care professional with 15 years of experience in delivering high-quality patient care across diverse medical settings. Seeking to leverage expertise and skills in patient intake, clinical procedures to support quality care through meticulous attention to detail and effective communication. Committed to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Sevita
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Home Health Aide
Brightstar Care
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
RN/LPN
San Rafael Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant Program (CMA) -
Union College of Union County
NJ, 04/202409.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Santa Lucia University
Alajuela, Costa Rica07.2018
Skills
- EKG/ Phlebotomy
- Vital Signs
- Wound care
- Medical terminology
- Special needs care
- Interpersonal communication
- CPR/First Aid
- Pediatric care
- Patient education
- Emergency response
- Time management
- Technical proficiency
Certification
- Certified Home Health Aide (E&S 2021)
- CPR/Aid (AHT 2023)
- BSL (AHT 2023)
- EKG (Union County College, Plainfield, NJ 07/2024)
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (Union County College, Plainfield, NJ, 09/2021)
- Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (Union County College, Plainfield, NJ, 09/2024)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Sevita
07.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide
Brightstar Care
01.2021 - 01.2023
RN/LPN
San Rafael Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2020
Certified Medical Assistant Program (CMA) -
Union College of Union County
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Santa Lucia University
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