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Tracey Colombo

Bay Shore

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Luxor Nursing Rehab, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and implementing infection control practices for optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

2022
2022
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Luxor Nursing Rehab
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for residents.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient care areas for infection control.
  • Supported rehabilitation efforts by encouraging mobility and participation in therapies.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and facility protocols.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
  • Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.

Home Health Aide

Bayada Home Health
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance personal independence and comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to improve clients' overall well-being.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring adherence to care plans and safety protocols.
  • Implemented feedback mechanisms to identify areas for improving client service delivery and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
  • Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.

Receptionist

Bridge Rehabilitation
  • Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient patient check-in and appointment scheduling.
  • Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
  • Assisted patients in completing intake forms and provided information about services offered.
  • Coordinated communication between medical staff and patients to streamline care processes.
  • Handled multi-line phone system, addressing inquiries and routing calls appropriately.
  • Facilitated a welcoming environment, enhancing overall patient experience during visits.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
  • Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.
  • Improved appointment scheduling system, reducing wait times and increasing client satisfaction.
  • Assisted with planning office events and meetings for smooth execution.
  • Reduced waiting times for visitors by implementing more efficient check-in process.
  • Improved data privacy compliance with meticulous management of sensitive information.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming reception area, contributing to positive first impression for visitors.
  • Enhanced front desk operations by efficiently managing incoming calls, ensuring prompt customer service.
  • Enhanced accuracy of record-keeping with diligent maintenance of logs and records.

Pharmacy Assistant

Rite Aid
09.2018 - 08.2021

Front store cashier maintaining. Heavy money helping customers find what they need keeping store clutter free answering high level of calls helping pharmacy department with cashier and ringing up customers and handing giving out prescriptions and taking new prescriptions

Education

Phlebotomy

Access Careers
Islandia, NY

High School Diploma - High School Graduate

Uniondale High
Uniondale, NY

Certified Nursing Assistant

Long Island School of Health Careers
Deer Park, NY

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Bathing assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Basic life support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • End-of-life care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient transfers
  • Emotional support
  • Emergency response
  • Clinical documentation
  • Wound care
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Health monitoring
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Toileting assistance
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Infection control practices
  • Reliable team player
  • Recording vital signs
  • Safety precautions
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bedside manner
  • Compassionate
  • Patient-focused care
  • Electronic charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Geriatric care
  • Direct patient care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Patient relationship building
  • Light housekeeping
  • Inpatient care
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Adaptable
  • Patient assessments
  • Specimen collection
  • Transporting patients
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Valid state driver's license
  • Patient relations
  • Activity planning
  • Care plan implementation
  • Preparing meals
  • Indirect patient care
  • Reliable transportation
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Meal planning
  • Outpatient care
  • Conducting intakes
  • Tracheostomy care
  • General housekeeping
  • Collecting specimens
  • Infection control procedures
  • Intake recording

Languages

English/creole
Full Professional

Timeline

Pharmacy Assistant

Rite Aid
09.2018 - 08.2021

CNA

Luxor Nursing Rehab

Home Health Aide

Bayada Home Health

Receptionist

Bridge Rehabilitation

Phlebotomy

Access Careers

High School Diploma - High School Graduate

Uniondale High

Certified Nursing Assistant

Long Island School of Health Careers
Tracey Colombo