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Melany Paternina

Hopatcong,United States

Summary

An empathetic and compassionate healthcare worker who wants to continue to provide for the community. A healthcare worker who offers several years of bedside care and prehospital care experience. A healthcare worker who is dedicated to providing comfort and safety while giving immediate care and guiding patients to the right resources.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Medical Technician

St. Clare's Hospital
Dover, New Jersey
06.2023 - Current
  • Used critical thinking and creativity to get patients out of their homes during emergencies safely.
  • Advocated for Spanish-speaking patients. Explained the interfacility transport process and answered all of their questions within my capabilities—translated concerns and questions to the receiving staff.
  • Worked with the Specialty Care Transport Unit (SCTU) nurses to assist in transporting critical patients. Transported patients to cath labs in St. Clare's- Denville and St. Barnabas hospitals. Transported pediatric patients to the pediatric ICU in Morristown Medical Center.
  • Worked on hybrid trucks with an SCTU nurse and a paramedic to respond to ALS 911 jobs.
  • Provided fire rehabilitation during the 2024 forest fire in Rockaway, NJ. Worked with the Morris County Incident Command Team to create an evacuation plan for residents at risk of a structure fire.
  • Assisted the EMS director in conducting a mass casualty incident (MCI) training session for the hospital. Helped create an MCI simulation for nursing students, residents, and other involved hospital staff to practice their skills and hospital protocols.

Patient Care Technician

Morristown Medical Center
Morristown, New Jersey
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Monitored mothers' vitals and immediately reported high or low blood pressure values to the nurse.
  • Helped demonstrate to parents how to swaddle their baby and how to provide perineal care during their hospital stay.
  • Identified infants and safely transported them to and from the neonatal ICU.
  • Identified infants and safely transported them to the nursery when mothers requested time to rest and sleep. Reassured anxious mothers that rest is important and that their babies are safe.
  • Provided baths to infants and encouraged hesitant new parents to participate in the process.
  • Assisted mothers in ambulating to the bathroom safely and assisted with their perineal care.
  • Translated information and questions between the parents and nurses to create a smooth and comfortable experience.
  • Volunteered to help the Labor and Delivery Unit during staff shortages.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Little Brook Nursing Home
Califon, New Jersey
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Helped patients with their activities of daily living. Assisted residents in dressing themselves while encouraging independence.
  • Prevented pressure ulcer development by periodically repositioning patients and applying pillows for comfort.
  • Assisted the physical therapist in safely ambulating patients. Incorporated recommended exercises while assisting with activities of daily living.
  • Observed and reported changes in patients' condition. Assisted the nurses during medical emergencies. Such as seizures, falls, and strokes.
  • Assisted the recreational aide in setting up the common area for celebrations and holidays.
  • Confirmed that residents obtained the correct food within their diet.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Andover Subacute And Rehab Center
Andover, New Jersey
10.2018 - 01.2022
  • Provided care to a wide range of patients who required rehabilitation care. Worked with patients recovering from strokes and various surgeries.
  • Provided post-mortem care.
  • Translated information from the nurses and physicians to the patient and family.
  • Volunteered to work in the COVID-19 isolation unit in 2019.
  • Trained new nursing assistants.
  • Assisted physical therapists in safely ambulating patients.
  • Assisted and encouraged residents to independently perform their activities of daily living.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
01-2024

Skills

  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • EMT-B
  • BLS certified
  • Stop the Bleed Instructor
  • CEVO-Ambulance certified
  • Empathy and compassion

Timeline

Emergency Medical Technician

St. Clare's Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Morristown Medical Center
09.2022 - 08.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Little Brook Nursing Home
01.2022 - 09.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Andover Subacute And Rehab Center
10.2018 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences

Rutgers University

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