Laura Maclaren
Portland,OR
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Nursa
, OR
05.2023 - Current
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
CNA
Actriv
Portland , OR
09.2019 - Current
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Caregiver
Kurricare home
Portland , OR
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to agency policies and procedures.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry and meal preparation
- Provided emotional support to individuals dealing with illness, disability or other
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
Nurse Aide
Medicines sans frontieres
Kenya, Nyanza
04.1995 - 07.2017
- Prepared meals for patients according to their dietary requirements.
- Transported patients safely using wheelchairs or stretchers when necessary.
- Served snacks and beverages per instructions from nursing staff.
- Greeted visitors warmly and provided directions when needed.
- Reported all incidents, accidents involving clients immediately to supervisor, nurse manager, charge nurse.
- Maintained a clean environment by disinfecting equipment, emptying trash containers, cleaning surfaces, changing linens.
- Encouraged family members to be involved in their loved one's care plan whenever possible.
- Organized activities that encourage socialization among residents in long-term care facility.
- Administered medications
- (ARVs)following established procedures and protocols under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Provided patient care, including bathing and dressing.
- Maintained patient confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines at all times.
- Assisted nurses in providing medical treatments as directed by physicians.
- Performed vital signs checks on patients such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Helped organize recreational activities for residents such as board games or arts and crafts projects.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted with admission paperwork for new patients entering the facility.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing as requested by the physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Luanda High School
Kenya11-1998
Skills
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Care
- Compassionate communication
- Basic Life Support
- Toileting assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring fluids
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Lifting
- Transporting patients
- Collecting specimens
- Patient-focused care
- Infection control procedures
- Electronic Charting
- Mobility Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
Siaya medical training institute
- trained as a data clerk.
Caregiver training institute
- CNA1 and CNA2.
Timeline
CNA
Nursa
05.2023 - Current
CNA
Actriv
09.2019 - Current
Caregiver
Kurricare home
07.2017 - 10.2019
Nurse Aide
Medicines sans frontieres
04.1995 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Luanda High School