Tamara Bires Lancieri
Key West
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Presbyterian Senior Living
Doylestown
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Pet Sitter
Paws Up Conshy
Conshohocken
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Educated pet owners on basic pet care and wellness, sharing insights and recommendations.
- Handled emergency situations calmly, taking necessary actions as per owner instructions or best practices.
- Managed overnight pet care, providing continuous companionship and security for pets.
CNA/Unit Secretary
HCA Heslthcare
Ft Pierce
07.2011 - 08.2020
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Education
Diploma - Certified Nursing Assistant
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA09-2009
Diploma - Merchandising
Art Institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA12-1984
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication reminders
- Emergency response
- Emotional support
- Daily living assistance
- Companionship skills
- Team collaboration
- Record keeping
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Initiative
Certification
- FL CNA 241932 Exp 5/31/2026
BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers Exp
7/2025
Timeline
PCA
Presbyterian Senior Living
02.2024 - 02.2025
Pet Sitter
Paws Up Conshy
08.2023 - 02.2025
CNA/Unit Secretary
HCA Heslthcare
07.2011 - 08.2020
Diploma - Certified Nursing Assistant
Harrisburg Area Community College
Diploma - Merchandising
Art Institute of Philadelphia