Launa Shempert
Dubuque,IA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and vital sign monitoring at Harmony Nursing & Rehab Center. Recognized for effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, leading to improved patient outcomes. Skilled in educating patients on self-care techniques, promoting independence and well-being. Seeking to transition into a career in massage therapy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Harmony Nursing & Rehab Center
Dubuque, IA
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily activities, including feeding and personal hygiene tasks.
- Operated mechanical lifts to safely transfer residents between locations.
- Conducted range of motion exercises and rehabilitative activities as directed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes in patient conditions to medical staff.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques to promote independence.
- Maintained clean, safe environments by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care delivery.
- Promptly answered call lights and addressed patient requests efficiently.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grand Meadows
asbury , IA
06.2024 - Current
- Transported patients to treatment units using wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates.
- Maintained accurate patient records for review by medical staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Collected specimens for testing upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with admission procedures by gathering personal data from patient charts.
- Responded promptly to call lights, addressing patient needs efficiently.
- Participated in educational programs to enhance nursing assistant skills.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
09.2019 - Current
- Supported residents with daily activities, ensuring comfort and well-being.
Assisted residents during meal times, providing necessary feeding support.
Operated mechanical lifts to facilitate safe transfers of residents.
Executed transfers for residents between various locations to enhance mobility.
PCA Personal Care Assistant
No Place Like Home
Dubuque, IA
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted residents with meals, mobility, and personal care to support daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments and shopping trips, ensuring timely arrivals.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting significant changes to medical staff promptly.
- Administered medications according to physician orders while maintaining accurate care records.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients, addressing feelings of loneliness.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to ensure clean and safe patient environments.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, adhering to established safety protocols.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation
Dubuque, IA
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming residents.
- Monitored patient vitals such as pulse rate, blood pressure, and respiration rate.
- Assisted with rehabilitative exercises per physician orders to enhance mobility.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques to promote independence and wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe environment by adhering to infection control policies.
- Documented patient care services and communicated updates to healthcare team.
- Recognized signs of abuse or neglect and reported findings per policy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care delivery.
Education
Certified nursing assistant -
NICC
Dubuque, IA03-2016
High School Diploma -
Midwest High School
IL01-2010
License Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
Capri College
Dubuque, IASkills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Infection control
- Mobility assistance
- Documentation management
- Customer service
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate communication
- Safe lifting techniques
- Lifting and transferring
- Clinical documentation
- Health monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- Active listening
- Infection control practices
- Patient transfers
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Bathing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Problem-solving
- Compassion and empathy
- Medication assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Team collaboration
- Physical stamina
- Wound care
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Feeding assistance
- End-of-life care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- HIPAA compliance
- Positioning patients
- General housekeeping
- Database administration
- Transporting patients
- Pediatric care
- Chronic disease management
- Quick problem solver
- EHR management
- Maintaining privacy
- Quality assurance controls
- Conducting intakes
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Range of motion exercises
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Reliable team player
- EMR / EHR
- Preparing meals
- Monitoring fluids
- Restraint application
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Family support and assistance
- Responding to emergencies
- Bedside manner
- Urinary catheter care
- Recording vital signs
- Companionship and emotional support
- Compassionate
- Activity planning
- Compassionate caregiver
- Safety precautions
- Infection control procedures
Timeline
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Harmony Nursing & Rehab Center
02.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grand Meadows
06.2024 - Current
PCA Personal Care Assistant
No Place Like Home
06.2020 - 08.2020
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2019 - 05.2020
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
09.2019 - Current
Certified nursing assistant -
NICC
High School Diploma -
Midwest High School
License Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
Capri College