Elizabeth DiFrancesca

Concord,NH

Overview

years of professional experience

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.

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.

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.

Elliot Hospital

08.2023 - Current

Concord Hospital

09.2014 - 11.2023

Presidential Oaks

10.2010 - 12.2017