Laquonna Lanier
Waco,TX
Summary
Driven and compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience in elderly care and patient support roles, notably with St. John Place. Skilled in Alzheimer's and dementia care, vital signs monitoring, and providing emotional support. Demonstrates a proven track record in improving patient satisfaction and adhering to care plans. Excels in communication and time management, ensuring high-quality and efficient patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
dougherty ferry assisted living and memory care
St. Louis, US
08.2024 - Current
- I am a caregiver; I take care of the elderly.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Nurse Assistant
st. john place
St. John, US
10.2023 - 06.2024
- I just take care of the elderly, feed, bathe, clothe, and make sure they have everything they need.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
- Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
- Ensured that medical equipment was properly maintained and functioning correctly.
- Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times in the hospital setting.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
- Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
Chesterfield, US
09.2021 - 10.2023
- I take good care of our residents
- Assisted clients in developing and achieving short-term and long-term goals.
- Provided advocacy for clients to ensure their needs are met through appropriate services.
- Coordinated with other health care providers, such as physicians and psychiatrists, to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Developed service plans based on assessment findings; monitored effectiveness of plans regularly.
- Participated in team meetings with other staff members to discuss case management issues.
- Offered emotional support to help patients cope with stressors associated with their illness or disability.
- Evaluated potential living arrangements for clients including independent living facilities or supervised residential settings.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to mental health topics.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Picker/Packer/Shipper
Aerotek
St. Louis, US
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Packed boxes.
- Picked orders according to customer specifications, utilizing order sheets, pick lists, and item numbers.
- Verified accuracy of picked items by comparing them against pick list.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, equipment and supplies used in picking process.
- Stocked shelves with incoming merchandise as needed.
- Operated warehouse machinery such as forklifts to move materials within the facility.
- Organized stock on shelves in an orderly fashion for efficient retrieval.
- Inspected and verified shipments for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Utilized RF scanners to track inventory movements throughout the facility.
- Labeled packages accurately with destination addresses for shipping purposes.
Caregiver
Maplewood Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Springfield, US
05.2017 - 05.2020
- 1
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Glendale Gardens Nursing and Rehab
Springfield, US
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
- Assisted with administering medications under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Ensured that medical equipment was properly maintained and functioning correctly.
- Organized paperwork related to patient records such as lab results or physician orders prior to filing it away.
- Assisted with admission, discharge and transfer procedures of patients according to hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
- Monitored all incoming supplies for expiration dates and restocked shelves when necessary.
Customer Service/Cashier
McDonald's
Springfield, US
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
- Processed credit card transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Assisted customers with locating merchandise within the store.
- Operated cash registers to process payments for goods and services.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift.
- Stocked shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
- Informed customers about product pricing and answered questions regarding products and services available in the store.
Customer Service/Cashier
Dollar General
Springfield, US
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
- Operated cash registers to process payments for goods and services.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift.
- Processed credit card transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Assisted customers with locating merchandise within the store.
- Stocked shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
- Informed customers about product pricing and answered questions regarding products and services available in the store.
- Prepared sales slips or sales contracts as needed to complete customer purchases.
- Provided information on company policies, warranties, guarantees, financing options and other related matters.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Central high school
Springfield, MO05.2014
Skills
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Alzheimer's care
- Caregiving
- Dementia Care
- Patient care
- Cleaning Experience
- Vital Signs
- Laboratory Experience
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Senior care
- Order fulfillment
- Packaging
- Order Picking
- Medical Records
- Retail Sales
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Medical coding
- Acute care
- Hospital experience
- Home & community care
- Cooking
- HIPAA
- Care plans
- Materials handling
- Order picker
- Warehouse experience
- Heavy lifting
- Dependable and responsible
- Complex Problem-solving
- Compassionate client care
- Meal preparation
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Safety awareness
- Emotional support
- HIPAA compliance
- Strong ethics
- Elderly care
- Nutrition
- Time management
- Patient care and companionship
- Relationship building
- Supportive companionship
Certification
- Driver's License
- Pallet Jack Certification
Willingtorelocate
Waco, TX
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Caregiver
dougherty ferry assisted living and memory care
08.2024 - Current
Nurse Assistant
st. john place
10.2023 - 06.2024
Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
09.2021 - 10.2023
Picker/Packer/Shipper
Aerotek
01.2020 - 11.2020
Caregiver
Maplewood Alzheimer's Special Care Center
05.2017 - 05.2020
Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Glendale Gardens Nursing and Rehab
08.2015 - 06.2017
Customer Service/Cashier
McDonald's
06.2015 - 04.2016
Customer Service/Cashier
Dollar General
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Driver's License
- Pallet Jack Certification
High school or equivalent -
Central high school
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