Jacqueline Damato
Greensburg,PA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in direct patient care, HIPAA compliance, and Alzheimer's care, honed across roles at Rehabilitation Center Of Nursing and other facilities. Excelled in enhancing patient wellbeing and safety, reducing fall incidents significantly. Known for compassionate patient interactions and a reliable team player attitude, consistently improving care quality and efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rehabilitation Center Of Nursing
03.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Red Stone Nursing Home
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westmoreland Manor
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Daycare Assistant
Our Bubby Places
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Education
Southmoreland
Alverton Pa05.2003
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Compassionate
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rehabilitation Center Of Nursing
03.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Red Stone Nursing Home
08.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westmoreland Manor
02.2021 - 03.2023
Daycare Assistant
Our Bubby Places
08.2020 - 02.2021
Southmoreland