Joan Diduca
Billerica,MA
Summary
Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden. Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offer one year of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. Patient-focused Nursing Assistant with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Nursing Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Tempus Unlimited
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Supported needs of residents under long-term care.
Nursing Assistant Intern
Laureen Healey
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Assisted nurses with daily tasks, streamlining workflow for increased efficiency.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting quickly to changing requirements within the clinical setting based on patient needs or staff availability.
- Facilitated patient mobility, contributing to quicker recovery times.
- Administered medications under the supervision of registered nurses, reducing medication errors and improving patient outcomes.
- Supported patients during difficult emotional moments, demonstrating empathy and understanding in challenging situations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Health Pathway
Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Bedford, MA06.2027
Certified Nursing Assistant Long Term Care
Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Bedford, MA06.2024
Basic Life Support
American Heart Association
Lynnfield, MA01.2024
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Behavioral Management
- Emotional Support
- Dementia Care
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Transfer Techniques
- Feeding Assistance
- ADL support
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Hospice and palliative care
- Time Management
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Companionship and emotional support
- CPR Certification
- Certified in CPR/AED
- CPR/AED
Gardening, camping, nature walks, antiquing
I enjoy the great outdoors , in a calming area where nature can be enjoyed, and searching & shopping for lost treasures,also finding quaint resturants
Timeline
PCA
Tempus Unlimited
11.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant Intern
Laureen Healey
08.2023 - 04.2024
Health Pathway
Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Certified Nursing Assistant Long Term Care
Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Basic Life Support
American Heart Association