Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies include Gardening, reading non-fiction, arts and crafts, and a wide variety of music.
REFERENCES
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Laura Chance-LaBlanc

Eau Claire,WI

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Dove Healthcare
Eau Claire/Rice Lake
10.2022 - 02.2023

Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing risk of injury for both parties.

Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.

Island City Assisted Living

Gail T. Olsen
1655 Danis Way Cumberland WI 54829
10.2013 - 09.2014

Worked in fast-paced environment with competing demands for time and attention with four residents and staff members.

Assisted residents to and back from facility with doctors appointments and personal appointment

Prepared and cooked meals family style

Maintained cleanliness of resident house

Planned and assisted with resident activities.

Coded Medical billing for facility

Scheduling of work shifts other employees and myself

Assisted with medication pass

Streamlined operations by developing and implementing effective policies, procedures, and protocols for the assisted living community.

Assisted RN with vital signs and medical staff updates.

Worked closely with hospice care and resident rights.

Massage Therapist

Cut Above Amery
107 Keller AVE Amery WI 54829
Jun2006 - 09.2008

Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during client appointments.

Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.

Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology to better understand body and inform massage techniques.

Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.

Retail sales to clients with commission on skin, nail, hair and makeup products.

Enhanced client relaxation by utilizing massage techniques tailored to individual needs.

CNA-Physical Therapy Schedule Assistant

Willow Ridge Health Care
400 Deronda ST Amery WI 54829
11.2003 - 09.2008

Assisted residents with ADLs

Assisted residents to and from meals and with snacks

Assisted residents with physical therapy regimen

Assisted residents to scheduled activities

Assisted with water passing

Assisted with toileting as needed with pt regimen

Participated in care plan meetings

Charted on residents according to care plans

Checked and recorded residents daily vitals

Assisted residents with bathing and shower with weekly wt

CNA

Sacred Heart Hospital
900 W Clairmont
01.2001 - 04.2002

Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels on the medical/Surgical floor

Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing risk of injury for both parties.

Maintained physical therapy schedule for entire unit of patients

Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.

Assisted RN in monitoring of I&O post-op

Assisted with IV monitoring and reporting

CNA

St. Croix Falls Good Samaritan Nursing Home
750 E Louisiana Street St. Croix Falls Wi 54024
11.2000 - 01.2001

Responsible for resident ADLs on Medicare/Dialysis Wing

Monitoring and charting care plans with behavior monitoring

Assisting Charge RN with monitoring vitals and recording vitals

Assisting with careful monitoring of I&O and recording such

Assisting residents with toileting needs, bedpan ,urinal, and bathroom

Assisting residents with bathing-both shower and bedside

Assisting residents with meal time/feeding assistance

Assisting residents to transportation for medical appointments

Answered call lights to support resident comforts

Education

Associate of Arts - Therapeutic Massage

WITC Rice Lake
1900 College Drive Rice Lake WI 54868
06.2006

Associate of Arts - Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA Professional Services LLC.
Boyceville, WI
12.2000

High School Diploma -

Amery High School
555 Minneapolis Ave Amery WI 54001
05.1999

Associate of Arts -

WITC Rice Lake
1900 College Drive Rice Lake WI 54868
03.2010

Associate of Arts - State Certified CNA Course

DOVE Healthcare Institute
1405 Truax BLVD Eau Claire WI 54703
12.2022

Skills

  • Transfer Techniques
  • Geriatric Care
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Valid WI driver's license
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Basic Life Support
  • Patient-focused care
  • Recording and taking vital signs
  • Time Management
  • End of life care
  • Compassionate
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Calm Under Stress
  • Bedsore Prevention
  • Infection Control
  • Family Communication

Hobbies include Gardening, reading non-fiction, arts and crafts, and a wide variety of music.

In the garden season each year with my brother Eric, I assist in maintaining a rather large garden for my disabled mother who is wheel chair bound, Our family goes into great planning with my mother each year. My favorite item to harvest and dry is dill. I also enjoy reading non-fiction magazines about country living, cowboys, garden techniques, pallet-house making. I enjoy making all things out of pallet wood, including beach chairs. I like to cardio to a wide variety of music from Country Western oldies to 1980s rap music to modern acoustic guitar covers.

REFERENCES

Barb Smith-Madsen

Home Care Provider

1214 6th street

Almena WI 54805-9567

(715)206-3300

20+ years of acquaintance

Rachel Kullman

Child Foster Care Provider

2104 Linda Ln

Eau Claire WI 54703

(715)271-0480

20+ years of acquaintance

Dorothy Jereczek

American Express Transport and Excavation

W3450 State rd 37

Eau Claire WI 54701

(715)832-9833

20+ years of acquaintance

Timeline

CNA

Dove Healthcare
10.2022 - 02.2023

Island City Assisted Living

Gail T. Olsen
10.2013 - 09.2014

CNA-Physical Therapy Schedule Assistant

Willow Ridge Health Care
11.2003 - 09.2008

CNA

Sacred Heart Hospital
01.2001 - 04.2002

CNA

St. Croix Falls Good Samaritan Nursing Home
11.2000 - 01.2001

Massage Therapist

Cut Above Amery
Jun2006 - 09.2008

Associate of Arts - Therapeutic Massage

WITC Rice Lake

Associate of Arts - Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA Professional Services LLC.

High School Diploma -

Amery High School

Associate of Arts -

WITC Rice Lake

Associate of Arts - State Certified CNA Course

DOVE Healthcare Institute
Laura Chance-LaBlanc