Joanna Louise Iacono

• Treating and stabilising injured and ill patients for transport to hospital.
• Administered medications and treatments accurately as per JRCALC Guidelines.
• Minimised further patient injury or discomfort using specialised equipment and moving and handling techniques.
• Implemented infection control measures effectively, minimising risk of disease transmission.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams, including police and fire services, to manage complex emergency scenes.
• Engaged in continuous professional development, enhancing skills and knowledge to deliver improved patient care.
• Communicated clearly with patients and relatives, ensuring they remained informed while upholding dignity and respect.
• Advocated for patients' needs and rights, prioritising their welfare in all care decisions.
• Provided compassionate care by ensuring timely treatment pathways for patients.

Self-rostered schedule for personal flexibility across Wiltshire and Dorset. Please see skills and experience as listed in recent Paramedic position.

• Gathered evidence using medical knowledge and liaised with health care professionals to assess and analyse how an individual's health or disability impacts daily activities for personal independence payment, producing accurate and detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.

Please see details listed above in the most recent Paramedic posting.

• Processed admission and discharge paperwork efficiently, ensuring timely patient transitions within the ward.
• Prepared and distributed patient discharge letters, ensuring accurate details were recorded for ongoing care records.
• Managed patient records with strict confidentiality, updating and filing documents to maintain accurate information.
• Answered telephone calls to offer information, direct callers and take messages.
• Kept reception areas spotlessly clean and tidy, minimising risk and optimising patient and visitor comfort.

• Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, toileting and meal times, promoting dignity and comfort.
• Delivered end-of-life care with sensitivity and compassion, supporting patients and their families during difficult times.
• Conducted daily observations including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, saturations and blood sugar monitoring.
• Documented care provided, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records for effective patient management.
• Maintained clean, hygienic patient areas, supporting infection control protocols for patient safety.
• Certified as Manual Handling Trainer, responsible for teaching safe lifting techniques in the Ward.
• Trained colleagues on computer software usage as millennium Champion, enhancing team skills and efficiency.

• Managed daily cleaning, dusting, and vacuuming of communal areas, resident rooms and staff areas to maintain high standards of hygiene.
• Conducted deep cleaning of bathrooms and kitchens, focusing on sanitisation to meet health standards.
• Adhered to strict confidentiality and privacy policies, respecting the personal space of employers and residents.
• Clinical and domestic waste removal

• Delivered friendly, attentive service by promptly addressing customer enquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience.
• Collaborated as team member, executing cashier duties, assisting with product queries, and maintaining cleanliness to ensure a welcoming environment.
• Processed cash and card payments during busy shopping periods, limiting customer wait times.
• Assisted with stock management through inventory checks and shelf replenishment, ensuring product availability for customers.