LARA DIXON
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Dedicated CNA with experience at Always Caring Home Care, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Known for compassionate communication and attention to detail, I excel in providing emotional support and maintaining HIPAA compliance, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all clients.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Always Caring Home Care
11.2019 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring compliance with care plans.
Owner/Operator
The Handylady
01.2020 - 06.2025
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase customer engagement and brand awareness.
- Managed inventory control processes, optimizing stock levels to reduce waste and improve profitability.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative team environment that enhanced productivity.
Customer Service Representative
Petoria
03.2009 - 08.2010
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring compliance with care plans.
Vogel Vending
Brad Vogel
01.2001 - 06.2009
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Administrative Assistant
United States Marine Corps Reserves
01.1997 - 03.2004
- Coordinated communication between departments to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for training exercises and administrative meetings.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to improve document retrieval processes.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports and presentations for leadership review.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
UNCW
Wilmington, NCSkills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Clinical documentation
Certification
Certified nursing assistant certification
Timeline
Owner/Operator
The Handylady
01.2020 - 06.2025
CNA
Always Caring Home Care
11.2019 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Petoria
03.2009 - 08.2010
Vogel Vending
Brad Vogel
01.2001 - 06.2009
Administrative Assistant
United States Marine Corps Reserves
01.1997 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Science - History
UNCW