Samantha Saviano
Ocala
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Superb communications skills and compassionate nature enabled positive outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
The Club Health and Rehab
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Enhanced residents' cognitive skills with specially designed brain games and puzzles.
- Sourced new entertainment options, diversifying activities calendar to maintain high interest levels.
Patient Care Technician
UVA
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
Phlebotomist
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Mental Health Technician
BayCare
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Patient Care Technician
BayCare
03.2017 - 04.2023
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
Mental Health Technician
Trinity Behavioral Health
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
Home Health Aide
First Light Home Health
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Home Health Aide
Mease Manor
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
Group Leader
YMCA Of South Florida
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Supported youth in making positive behavior choices and took disciplinary measures when appropriate.
- Created engaging environment that fostered sense of belonging.
- Provided homework assistance, academic enrichment and physical activity using program curriculum and materials.
- Served as positive adult role model for youth through appropriate dress, speech and attitude.
- Led group of 15 students in instructional setting,
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayonett Hospital
09.2015 - 11.2017
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
Cashier
Winn Dixie
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
St Petersburg College
Tarpon Springs 08.2028
High School Diploma -
Anclote High School
Holiday, FL06.2015
Skills
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Maintaining Safety Standards
- HIPAA Requirements
- Progress Monitoring
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Critical Thinking
- First Aid
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- CPR/BLS Certified
- Vital signs/EKG Experience
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Phlebotomy Certification
- Certified Nurses Assistant
- Mental Health Technician
Timeline
CNA
The Club Health and Rehab
11.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UVA
05.2023 - 09.2024
Phlebotomist
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Mental Health Technician
Trinity Behavioral Health
10.2021 - 11.2022
Mental Health Technician
BayCare
03.2020 - 04.2023
Home Health Aide
First Light Home Health
02.2019 - 06.2019
Patient Care Technician
BayCare
03.2017 - 04.2023
Home Health Aide
Mease Manor
04.2016 - 01.2018
Group Leader
YMCA Of South Florida
01.2016 - 11.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayonett Hospital
09.2015 - 11.2017
Cashier
Winn Dixie
01.2015 - 11.2016
No Degree - Nursing
St Petersburg College
High School Diploma -
Anclote High School
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