Patrick Zani
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Patient-focused Certified Nursing Assistant with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, providing safe and hygienic care to patients, and assisting patients with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Associate
Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock
2023.06 - Current
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with various diagnostic procedures such as drawing blood samples, obtaining EKG readings, and collecting urine specimens for laboratory testing.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by communicating pertinent patient information during detailed handoff reports.
- Twice singled out and praised by patients to my bosses regarding the exceptional care provided
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily interactions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering trust and strong relationships throughout the care process.
- Performed patient mobility services by turning, lifting, moving and repositioning patients.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted with patient transfers and ambulation.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment through strict adherence to infection control protocols and regular room sanitation.
- Collaborated with patients, families and physicians to provide emotional support and answer any questions regarding patient medical care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Patient Care Technician, Rehab
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
2022.02 - 2023.01
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Delivered high-quality care to Rehab/Med Surg patients in a hospital facility.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks, and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs, blood glucose levels, weight, and recording intake and outtake information.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds, and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, stroke, cancer, and Parkinson's disease.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Helped prepare patients to transport between rooms and appointments.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding, repositioning, and ambulation.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bradford House Nursing & Rehab
2021.04 - 2021.08
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Utilized effective communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage, and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Promoted good oral care and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing/denture care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating and anticipating patient needs.
- Delivered high-quality care to geriatric patients in a Long Term Care facility.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Supported needs of 25+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, ARHigh School Diploma -
Catholic High School For Boys
Little Rock, AR05.2011
Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Emotional and Social Support
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Rehabilitative and Geriatric Care
- Proficient in Epic Documentation
- Patient Safety
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Performing Blood Draws
- Performing EKGs
- Taking and Monitoring Vital Signs
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Basic Life Services (BLS) Certification from Red Cross
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock
2023.06 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Rehab
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
2022.02 - 2023.01
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bradford House Nursing & Rehab
2021.04 - 2021.08
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
High School Diploma -
Catholic High School For Boys
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