Lauren Reagan
Cedar Falls,IA
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Home Health Aide
Western Home Communities
Cedar Falls, Iowa
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pillar of Cedar Valley
Waterloo, IA
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
CNA
Hillcrest
Sumner, IA
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Partial Assistance/Full Assistance of ADLs for elderly residents
- Supported needs of 25+ residents under long-term care.
Dietary/CNA
Grandview
Oelwein, IA
05.2019 - 02.2023
- Preparing and Serving Meals
- Partial Assistance/Full Assistance of ADLs for elderly residents
- Supported needs of 25+ residents under long-term care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Oelwein High School
Oelwein 08.2019 - 05.2023
Skills
Compassionate communication
Maintaining confidentiality
Compassion and empathy
Emergency response
Problem-solving
Time management
Critical thinking
Attention to detail
Flexibility and adaptability
Cultural sensitivity
Reliable team player
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Western Home Communities
07.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pillar of Cedar Valley
09.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
University of Northern Iowa
08.2023 - Current
CNA
Hillcrest
02.2023 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Oelwein High School
08.2019 - 05.2023
Dietary/CNA
Grandview
05.2019 - 02.2023