Tessa Luciano
Mechanicville,NY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated PCA with extensive experience at Broadway Home Care, skilled in vital signs monitoring and providing empathetic assistance. Proven ability to enhance patient mobility and support daily living activities, ensuring safety and comfort. Recognized for effective communication and teamwork, contributing to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Anita Hayes
Clifton Park, NY
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Updated supervisors on any significant client status or behavior changes.
PCA
Broadway Home Care
Ballston Spa, NY
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Created dishes following dietary restrictions established by health professionals.
- Oversaw daily household tasks for clients unable to perform them.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
Nursing Aide
Fulton Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare
Gloversville, NY
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on industry standards and trends.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Ensured proper infection control techniques were utilized during all procedures.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained a clean environment by changing bed linens, cleaning rooms and stocking supplies.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
PCA - Nursing
Broadway Homecare
Ballston Spa, NY01-2021
High School Diploma -
Ballston Spa High School
Ballston Spa, NY06-2016
CNA - Nursing
F. Donald Myers Education Center
Saratoga Springs, NY06-2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care techniques
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Problem-solving abilities
- Goal setting
- Infection prevention
- Medical terminology
- Personal Care Support
- Support for Patient Mobility
- Empathetic Assistance Provision
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Task prioritization
- ADL support
- Recording vital signs
- Patient safety management
Timeline
PCA
Anita Hayes
11.2024 - 03.2025
PCA
Broadway Home Care
08.2021 - 10.2021
Nursing Aide
Fulton Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare
05.2019 - 07.2019
PCA - Nursing
Broadway Homecare
High School Diploma -
Ballston Spa High School
CNA - Nursing
F. Donald Myers Education Center
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