Elizabeth DiFrancesca
Concord,NH
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LNA II
Elliot Hospital
Concord, NH
08.2023 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- EKGs, Covid Tests and Pregnancy Tests.
LNA ICU/Tele/HUC
Concord Hospital
Concord, NH
09.2014 - 11.2023
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Provided vital signs monitoring and reporting.
- Reported any unusual observations or changes in patient conditions to appropriate medical staff members.
- Supported nursing staff members with various tasks as needed.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices while providing care to patients.
- Assisted with patient transfers, ambulation and mobility.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Analyzed cardiac rhythms.
- Preform EKGs.
LNA
Presidential Oaks
Concord, NH
10.2010 - 12.2017
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks efficiently.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse to identify changes.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair as needed.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Supported daily living activities such as feeding, toileting, dressing and bathing.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Skills
- Great work ethics
- Great critical thinking
- First Aid and BLS
- ECG rhythm interpretation
- Heathcare Unit Coordinator
- Cerner and Epic program system
Timeline
LNA II
Elliot Hospital
08.2023 - Current
LNA ICU/Tele/HUC
Concord Hospital
09.2014 - 11.2023
LNA
Presidential Oaks
10.2010 - 12.2017