Nicole Berardi
East Bridgewater,MA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant of 12+ years, diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind, resourceful and passionate professional with outstanding bedside manner and prioritizing skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Tech\ CNA
South Shore Hospital Emergency Room
Weymouth, MA
07.2017 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Phlebotomy and EKG experienced.
- Wound irrigation and care.
- BLS certified.
- Knowledge using Epic and Meditech software.
- Set up and assist with procedures such as; spinal taps, thoracentesis, paracentesis, intubation, chest tubes.
- Assist in traumas.
- Observation for patient safety.
CNA/Radiology Technician Assistant
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Brockton, MA
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Telemetry care experience.
- Room turn over.
- Assist with ultrasound/ CT procedures and biopsies.
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments.
- Confirm and change patient orders.
- Experience with Meditech, Clickview, PACs and Athena software.
- Elevate critical findings to ER staff and doctors offices.
- Prepare oral contrast.
- Prepare procedure checklist with patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southeastern Regional Voc. Tech. High School
Easton, MA 06-2011
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Care
- Prioritizing
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Understands medical procedures
- Bedside manner
- Responding to emergencies
- Resourceful
- Effectively working in high pressured situations
- Team worker
- Pediatric Care
- Geriatric Care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant : April 27, 2012 - current
- Basic Life Support Certification : January 25, 2024- January 25, 2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA/Radiology Technician Assistant
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
11.2017 - 11.2018
ER Tech\ CNA
South Shore Hospital Emergency Room
07.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Southeastern Regional Voc. Tech. High School
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