Natalie Palese
Grafton,OH
Summary
Dedicated PCA with extensive experience at Cleveland Clinic Hospital, excelling in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to provide emotional support and ensure safety through adherence to protocols. Recognized for effectively communicating with interdisciplinary teams and enhancing patient satisfaction during critical care situations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Fairview, OH
07.2023 - Current
- Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurement
- Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Server
Melt Bar and Grilled
Independence, OH
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05-2026
Skills
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Safety protocols
- Emotional support
- Family support
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Patient documentation
- Acute care
- Bed preparation
- Patient positioning
- Mobility assistance aptitude
- Patient assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
Accomplishments
- Deans List for my Junior Year of Nursing School
Certification
- BLS
Affiliations
- workout
- helping grandparents
Timeline
PCA
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Server
Melt Bar and Grilled
06.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Xavier University
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