Laura McCart
Torrington,Wyoming
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 9 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Region 1
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks such as hygiene, meal preparation, dressing, grooming, housekeeping duties
- Provided guidance to clients in order to help them achieve their goals and objectives related to independent living skills
- Developed positive relationships with clients through trust building activities and by providing emotional support
- Provided compassionate and patient care to individuals with disabilities in a residential setting
- Demonstrated effective communication skills, both verbal and written, when interacting with clients, families, and other professionals
- Prepared and served food for patients, following special prescribed diets
- Provided transportation to medical and recreational appointments
- Administered medications to patients based upon physician or nurse guidelines.
NIGHT FAMILY TEACHER
St Joseph's Children's Home
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Worked with kids on meeting goals and expectations for everyday life challenges
- Well doing everyday tasks
- Monitored student behavior throughout the day in order to modify instruction when needed.
PARAPROFESSIONAL SPECIAL ED
Bluffs Middle School
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked in the TLC room with kids that need extra help
- Also went to the class room with the child to help with one on one.
CMA
Banner Health Clinic
04.2014 - 08.2022
- Assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for over 20 patients every day
- Directed patients to exam rooms, answered questions, and helped doctors prepare for exams
- By completing and safeguarding medical records, I was able to protect patient information and maintain patient confidence
- Updated the inventory, expiration, and vaccine logs in order to keep the tracking documentation up to date.
CNA
Niobrara Community Hosp
12.2012 - 03.2014
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information
- Developed trusting relationships and provided emotional support to patients and families.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Magic City
02.2008 - 10.2013
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks such as hygiene, meal preparation, dressing, grooming, housekeeping duties
- Provided guidance to clients in order to help them achieve their goals and objectives related to independent living skills
- Developed positive relationships with clients through trust building activities and by providing emotional support
- Provided compassionate and patient care to individuals with disabilities in a residential setting
- Demonstrated effective communication skills, both verbal and written, when interacting with clients, families, and other professionals.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN HELATH -
Wyoming College America
01.2001
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client Support
- Medication Administration
- Client documentation
- Health and safety requirements
- Direct Patient Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Assessments
Certification
First Aid/CPR
Timeline
NIGHT FAMILY TEACHER
St Joseph's Children's Home
08.2023 - 10.2023
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Region 1
11.2022 - Current
PARAPROFESSIONAL SPECIAL ED
Bluffs Middle School
08.2022 - 04.2023
CMA
Banner Health Clinic
04.2014 - 08.2022
CNA
Niobrara Community Hosp
12.2012 - 03.2014
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Magic City
02.2008 - 10.2013
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN HELATH -
Wyoming College America
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