Laura Brousseau
Springfield,MA
Summary
Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems, and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals, and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development. Experienced and dependable general worker, with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious, with a strong work ethic, and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCT
Baystate Wing Hospital
Palmer, MA
06.2017 - Current
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH07-2025
Skills
- Direct Patient Support
- Patient Record Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Healthcare compliance
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Wound care
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate support
- Time management
- Emergency response
- Urinary catheter care
- Effective communication
- Wound care specialist
- Patient care quality
- Reliable transportation
- Medical Software Use
- Activity planning
- Clinical documentation
- Maintaining privacy
- Ambulatory assistance
- Compassionate caregiver
- Trustworthy companion
- CNA certification
- Output monitoring and reporting
- Dressing assistance
- First aid certification
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Direct patient care
- Patient care technician
- CPR certification
- Documenting behaviors
- Toileting assistance
- Crisis prevention intervention (CPI)
- Healthcare ethics
- HIPAA compliance
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Client documentation
- Medical coding
- Feeding assistance
- Catheter monitoring
- Collecting specimens
- Patient care technician/assistant
- Willingness to learn
- Personal hygiene assistance
Accomplishments
- I have been rewarded with the daisy award which is a award given to support staff.
Certification
- I am a certified Nursing Assistant and have my BSL/CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PCT
Baystate Wing Hospital
06.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Southern New Hampshire University
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