Grace LaFrance

• Provided compassionate, patient-centered care to elderly residents in a long-term care setting with a primary focus on individuals living with moderate to severe dementia.
• Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life.
• Monitored and reported changes in physical and cognitive status to nursing staff, ensuring timely intervention.
• Utilized effective therapeutic communication techniques to support residents with memory impairment, reduce agitation, and enhance wellbeing.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to maintain a safe, supportive environment and uphold high standards of care for veterans and their spouses.

• Performed medical tasks and procedures such as vital signs, ECGs, phlebotomy, splinting, wound care, specimen collection, and bedside care.
• Cultivated relationships and navigated interactions with patients and their families during times of extreme mental, emotional, and physical duress.
• Able to be efficient and useful in high stress and chaotic situations and take on other roles in these situations, such as housekeeping and clerical work.
• Worked alongside many other health care professionals such as radiology technicians, respiratory therapists, nurses, physicians, and other technicians.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for immediate intervention.

• Supervised groups of 20+ children between ages of 6 and 12 in outdoor activities, including swimming, canoeing, sports, and art.
• Instructed participants on activities’ procedures and safety considerations to promote good outcomes for all campers
• Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
• Monitored camper behavior, implementing conflict resolution strategies when necessary.
• Certified in CPR and Water Safety Instruction.

• Provided exceptional customer service to patients and visitors, addressing inquiries and resolving concerns promptly.
• Provided concierge services to patients and families including delivering flowers, gifts, food orders, etc.
• Assisted in managing visitor access, maintaining security protocols throughout the facility.
• Assisted guests with special needs or requests, demonstrating empathy and understanding in every interaction.
• Easily adaptable to high-pressure, tense situations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Supervised groups of 20+ children between ages of 6 and 12 in outdoor activities, including swimming, canoeing, sports, and art.
• Facilitated engaging activities for campers, promoting teamwork and social skills.
• Ensured safety protocols were followed, maintaining a secure environment for all participants.
• Mentored junior counselors, fostering skill development and team cohesion.

• Collaborated with professors to monitor progress of students and adjust instructional strategies to meet specific needs more efficiently
• Provided one-on-one support to students, enhancing understanding of complex concepts.

Present

• 3.8 GPA

• Magna Cum Laude

• Thesis and Defense-Awarded High Honors