Hollie Lafrenier
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Dynamic herbalist, excelling in herbal medicine preparation and patient care. Cultivated a loyal client base through active listening and personalized recommendations, enhancing overall health outcomes. Committed to sustainable practices and meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of service delivery.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Herbalist
Self-employeed
08.2013 - 05.2024
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainable practices through responsible sourcing of organic ingredients for all products offered.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing in-depth education on the benefits and proper usage of herbal products.
- Elevated customer experience through attentive listening, empathetic communication, and personalized recommendations for optimal health outcomes.
- Gained information from patients about previous physical medical history and symptoms by conducting interviews and asking direct questions.
- Cultivated a loyal customer base by consistently delivering exceptional service and high-quality herbal products tailored to individual needs.
- Undertook follow-up appointments to assess patient progress and make changes to herbal medicine.
- Used holistic approach to advise patients on diet, exercise, lifestyle and emotional wellbeing.
- Grew and produced herbal remedies for patient use such as peppermint, thyme, lavender, etc
- Studied healing properties of plants and herbs to treat patients and offer natural alternatives to modern medicine.
- Formulated herbal preparations to treat conditions, considering herbal properties such as toxicity, contraindications and incompatibilities.
House Keeper
Self-employeed
04.2005 - 09.2018
- Cleaned several homes on a weekly basis.
- Provided very meticulous cleaning of all rooms in the house.
- Extra services of deeper spring and fall cleaning.
- Aided with additional jobs including painting, simple to moderate home maintenance jobs, and assisting with gardening and yard work.
- Developed good relationships with the people I worked for.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new tasks quickly and efficiently.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Provided physical therapy exercises to residents in need of extra rehabilitation.
Education
No Degree - Homeopathy
British Institute of Homeopathy International
Egg Harbor, NJNo Degree - Music Education
Genesee Community College
Genesee County, NYSkills
- Plant identification
- Medicinal plant cultivation
- Herbal medicine preparation
- Organic gardening techniques
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient confidentiality
Timeline
Herbalist
Self-employeed
08.2013 - 05.2024
House Keeper
Self-employeed
04.2005 - 09.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home
01.1998 - 01.2001
No Degree - Homeopathy
British Institute of Homeopathy International
No Degree - Music Education
Genesee Community College
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