Tara Zaffino
Wayne
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician focused on fulfilling medical and personal requirements of patients. Achieved success in providing quality care across diverse demographics, emphasizing patient safety and satisfaction. Proficient in charting and noted for outstanding bedside manner, contributing to positive patient interactions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Chilton Hospital
Pequannock
03.2025 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care, supporting daily activities and mobility enhancement.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff without delay.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures and safety protocols.
- Facilitated emotional support through active listening and compassionate communication.
- Responded promptly to call lights, addressing requests from patients and families.
- Assisted healthcare team members by providing necessary patient support.
- Prepared patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
Home Health Care
Companion Care
08.2019 - Current
- Part time in-home care for 80year-old female. Companion care, shopping, light housekeeping, medication reminders and food preparation
Home Health Care
Companion Care
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Part time in-home care of 70year-old Parkinson Patient. Companion care, shopping, light housekeeping, medication reminders, help with food intake
Home Health Care
Companion Care
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Stayed home to care for my father-in-law, who was on Hospice Care in our home. Bathing, toileting, food preparation and medication reminders
Assistant/Portfolio Associate
Morgan Stanley, Inc.
Paramus
04.2000 - 01.2016
- Hired to serve as right-hand assistant to several senior financial advisors. Ensure operational excellence and a high level of customer loyalty by overseeing all daily operations including opening new accounts, updating client profiles, preparing financial reports and plans, arranging travel, reimbursements, scheduling appointments, updating spreadsheets
Education
High School Diploma -
Bergen Technical Vocational High School
Hackensack, NJ06-1991
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Basic life support
- Time management
- Compassionate communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Emotional support
- Active listening
- Adaptability
- ADL support
- Professional bedside manner
- Mobility assistance
- Acute care nursing
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Patient positioning
- Catheter care
Certification
Certified Home Health Aide (Ex)
Certified Patient Care Technician
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Chilton Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Home Health Care
Companion Care
08.2019 - Current
Home Health Care
Companion Care
03.2018 - 06.2019
Home Health Care
Companion Care
01.2016 - 09.2016
Assistant/Portfolio Associate
Morgan Stanley, Inc.
04.2000 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Bergen Technical Vocational High School
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