Dina Giffone
Charlton,MA
Summary
State certified nursing assistant bringing compassion, a love for working in healthcare, and attention to detail in every aspect of the job. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time management skills to address patient requirements in high volume facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support as well as vitals. Knowledgeable in state regulations and infection control. Accustomed in dealing with a variety of different personalities and backgrounds, sensitive to both cultural and religious differences. Always ready and willing to lend a hand wherever is needed. In past and present places of employment have been both a natural leader and a team player.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Southbridge , MA
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
CNA
IntelyCare
Quincy, MA
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Provided assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Reported any observed changes in patient conditions to the appropriate personnel.
- Implemented infection control procedures when caring for multiple patients at once.
- Maintained records of patients' vital signs and health care information.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Always showed up on time, professional, and ready to work every assignment I signed up for with staffing agency.
- Always maintained a five star status with company.
CNA
Lutheran Rehabilitation and health care center
Worcester, MA
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
8 Hour Certification Course Dementia Training - Dementia/Nursing
Intelycare University
Quincy, MA06-2023
CNA Certification - Nursing
The Fieldstone School
Worcester, MA10-2021
Skills
- Patient focused care
- Lead CNA for my current facility
- State regulation knowledge
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Compassionate
- Ability to multitask
- Flexible and adaptable
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Infection Control Procedures
- Collecting Specimens
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Relations
- Electronic Charting
- Monitoring Fluids
- Patient-Focused Care
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Valid Massachusetts Driver's License
- Documentation Expert
- Changing catheter bag and tubing with date of change
- Able to perform a bladder scan under supervision of nurse
- In depth dementia training
- Able to deal with difficult personalities
Timeline
CNA
Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
06.2023 - Current
CNA
IntelyCare
10.2022 - Current
CNA
Lutheran Rehabilitation and health care center
12.2021 - 09.2022
8 Hour Certification Course Dementia Training - Dementia/Nursing
Intelycare University
CNA Certification - Nursing
The Fieldstone School
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