Vincenza Di Nardo
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in providing patient care in various healthcare settings. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient records. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with patients and work effectively within multidisciplinary medical teams. Proven track record of improving patient comfort and safety through dedication and empathetic care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lifeline Healthcare Staffing LLC
Virginia Beach , VA
02.2024 - Current
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Home Health Aide
AllPro Healthcare
Virginia Beach , VA
03.2020 - 09.2023
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
Phsician's Assistant
Capio Mathilden Hospital
Buedingen, Germany , Hessen
10.2011 - 06.2020
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Draw blood
- clean wounds
- Triage
- Dressings
- Casts
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Completed documentation of patient visits in electronic health records system.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tidewater Medical Training
Virginia Beach12-2023
Bachelor Physician's Assistant - Medical Assisting
Freiherr Vom Stein College
05-2007
Skills
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient-focused care
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection control procedures
- Collecting vital signs
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Compassionate
- Valid VA driver's license
- Basic Life Support
Affiliations
- Spending time with my family
- Travelling
- Long walks at the beach
- Activities that are offered in and around Virginia Beach
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lifeline Healthcare Staffing LLC
02.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide
AllPro Healthcare
03.2020 - 09.2023
Phsician's Assistant
Capio Mathilden Hospital
10.2011 - 06.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tidewater Medical Training
Bachelor Physician's Assistant - Medical Assisting
Freiherr Vom Stein College
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