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Joseph Napolitano

Troy,MO

Summary

Compassionate LPN graduate and healthcare professional recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration, ensuring high standards of care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, vital for navigating fast-paced healthcare environments and fostering positive patient outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician and Preceptor

Samaritan Hospice
Troy, NY
10.2021 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
  • Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
  • Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Milford Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center
Milford, PA
10.2016 - 09.2021
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.

Education

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
Troy, NY
08-2024

Diploma - Medical Assisting

Dover Business College
Dover, NJ
06-1995

High School Diploma -

Wallkill Valley Regional High School
Hardyston Township, NJ
06-1989

Skills

  • Disease Prevention
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Palliative Care
  • Pediatric nursing
  • Nursing Ethics
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Cardiac Care
  • Catheter Care
  • Post Operative Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Medical Documentation
  • Diabetes management
  • Behavioral Health
  • Health Promotion
  • Compassionate Care
  • Family Communication
  • Patient Intake
  • Physical Assessment
  • Health Education
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Samples collection
  • Emergency Response
  • Wound Care
  • Immunization Administration
  • Preventive Care
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Case Management
  • Medical Records Management
  • Writing reports
  • Outpatient Care
  • Patient Care
  • Documenting incidents
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Psychotropic medication knowledge
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient evaluations
  • Educating families
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessments
  • Home Health Care
  • Pediatric Care
  • Mental Health Support
  • Behavioral assessment
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Geriatric Care
  • Patient Management
  • Care Planning
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Inpatient Care
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Patient triaging
  • Vital signs
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Caring for wounds
  • Counting narcotics
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Tracking symptoms
  • ADL Assistance
  • Rehabilitation techniques

Affiliations

  • Volunteer at Capital City Rescue Mission 2023 to Present

Timeline

Patient Care Technician and Preceptor

Samaritan Hospice
10.2021 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Milford Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center
10.2016 - 09.2021

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing

Diploma - Medical Assisting

Dover Business College

High School Diploma -

Wallkill Valley Regional High School

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