Kimberly La Monica
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding 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
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Northwell Health Staten Island University Hospital
07.2013 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Improved patient satisfaction by responding promptly to call lights and addressing needs or concerns.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, assisting in early identification of potential health issues.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare staff to ensure understanding and address concerns.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult moments, fostering trust and rapport.
- Educated patients on personal hygiene practices, promoting self-care skills for long-term wellbeing.
- Assisted in meal preparation and feeding support for patients with various dietary restrictions or swallowing difficulties.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Nursing
JFK Muhlenberg Harold B.&Dorothy A. Snyder School
Plainfield, NJ01.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Union County College
Cranford, NJ01.2024
Skills
- Documentation
- Safety Protocols
- Feeding Assistance
- Nursing Assistance
- End of life care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Catheter Care
- Basic Life Support
Certification
BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Northwell Health Staten Island University Hospital
07.2013 - Current
Nursing
JFK Muhlenberg Harold B.&Dorothy A. Snyder School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Union County College
BLS- Basic Life Support
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