Lara Sigers
Rocky Mount,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optical Assistant
Rocky Mount Eye, P.A.
07.2020 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized optical dispensary, ensuring positive customer experience.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly, promoting customer loyalty.
- Assisted patients with frame adjustments and repairs, increasing overall satisfaction with their eyewear purchases.
- Managed eyewear orders from initial purchase through delivery, ensuring timely receipt of products for customers.
- Filled and dispensed eyeglass prescriptions, fitting frames, lenses and contact lenses for comfort and convenience.
- Collaborated with optometry staff to reach individual and team goals.
- Maintained inventory levels and accurate records of contact lenses and eyeglass frames.
- Assisted with insurance questions, eligibility, and prior authorizations of medications and glasses.
- Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
- Worked well with patients, staff, and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
CNA Student
Northern Nash High School
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and empathetic care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced quality of life.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infection and falls.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
- Provided accurate documentation of patient information, contributing to efficient care coordination.
- Developed strong communication skills through active listening and effective verbal interactions with patients and colleagues.
- Delivered high-quality personal care services within scope of practice as CNA student, ensuring patient satisfaction.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, reporting any abnormal findings promptly to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Practiced proper infection control measures to prevent cross-contamination between patients and staff members.
- Consistently followed HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive patient information, safeguarding confidentiality rights.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
06.2024
- 3.8 GPA
- National Honor Society Member
- Relevant Coursework: CTE Nursing Fundamentals Pathway
Skills
- Healthcare ethics
- Multitasking Abilities
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Safety
- CPR Certification
- Patient Care
- Paperwork management
- Practice management software
- Professionalism
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
CNA Student - Northern Nash High School
10.2023 - 12.2023
Optical Assistant - Rocky Mount Eye, P.A.
07.2020 - Current
Northern Nash High School - High School Diploma,