Joseph Carmona
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Proficient and caring Certified Nurse's Aide offering over 5 years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Lancaster General Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
- Maintained knowledge and skills necessary to meet developmental needs of patients and recognized need for continuing development.
- Maximized patient safety, employed interventions and interacted with patient to increase engagement and redirect behavior.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
Certified Nurse's Aide
National Staffing Solutions
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Employed mobility devices to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom.
- Provided total hygiene care to 12 patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing and toileting.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Patient Care Assistant
St. Luke's University Health Network
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Reassured patients by explaining medical practices and processes in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Certified Nurse's Aide
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Employed mobility devices and transportation equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing transportation equipment
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
Certified Nurse's Aide
Community At Rockhill
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Employed mobility devices and transport equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding skilled and rehabilitation patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
Fast Food Team Member
Chick-Fil-A
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Accurately counted back change on cash transactions to align with register readouts and balanced cash till
- Checked completed orders for accuracy and bagged meals for easy carrying
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving
- Maintained clean, sanitized and well-organized food preparation zones to promote store efficiency
- Pleasantly and courteously interacted with customers to deliver quality service
- Promoted customer loyalty by efficiently handling food and service complaints
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PASome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PANuclear Medicine Technology
PA College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA05.2024
Certificate of Completion - Religion
Word of Life Bible Institute
Pottersville, NY08.2017
High School Diploma -
Faith Christian Academy
Sellersville, PA05.2016
Skills
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient-focused care
- Patient privacy
- Observing responses
- Recording vital signs
- Transporting patients
Certification
- BLS
- Certified Nurses Aide
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Lancaster General Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Certified Nurse's Aide
National Staffing Solutions
11.2020 - 09.2021
Patient Care Assistant
St. Luke's University Health Network
01.2020 - 11.2020
Certified Nurse's Aide
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network
06.2019 - 01.2020
Certified Nurse's Aide
Community At Rockhill
05.2018 - 05.2019
Fast Food Team Member
Chick-Fil-A
04.2015 - 12.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Messiah University
Nuclear Medicine Technology
PA College of Health Sciences
Certificate of Completion - Religion
Word of Life Bible Institute
High School Diploma -
Faith Christian Academy