Jessica Pacella
West Babylon
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated undergraduate student in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Strong desire to pursue a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and further education. Committed to assisting individuals in enhancing language, speech, and cognitive communication skills. Passionate about helping others achieve their full potential and improve quality of life through effective communication strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan University Hospital
07.2021 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergency situations while maintaining professionalism at all times
- Recognized changes in patient conditions immediately and reported any concerns promptly
- Provided compassionate care to patients in a variety of medical settings
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals on interdisciplinary teams regarding patient care plans
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare staff
- Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques
Certified Nursing Assistant
East Neck Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2018 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks,while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines
- Helped maintain a positive environment by providing encouragement and support to residents
- Developed trusting relationships and provided emotional support to patients and families
- Encouraged patient participation in activities designed for their physical and mental health improvement
- Utilized restorative care techniques to promote patient independence
Education
Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
Long Island University Post
Brookville, NY05.2025
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Electronic charting
- Companionship and emotional support
- Infection control
- Healthcare ethics
- HIPAA
- Behavior redirection
- Medical terminology
- Pragmatic language
- Expressive language
Certification
American Heart Association BLS
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan University Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
East Neck Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2018 - 12.2023
Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
Long Island University Post