Lauren Trindal
Iola,WI
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care. I am looking forward to moving forward in my healthcare career and advancing in new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Nest Senior Living
Iola , WI
11.2022 - Current
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Resident Assistant
Park Vista The Legacy
Waupaca , WI
03.2018 - 11.2022
- Transported residents to activities and meals.
- Completed routine rounds, checking with residents to meet care needs.
- Aided residents with ambulation or walker, cane and wheelchair use.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Responded and assisted with diverse needs of residents on wing.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Made beds daily and performed light housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas.
- Cared for incontinent residents, routinely checking clothing and linens to keep clean and dry.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Welcomed new residents and assisted with community adjustment.
- Conducted regular rounds to keep residents and areas safe and secure.
- Answered telephones and routed calls or delivered messages.
- Daily vital signs such as Weight, blood pressure, O2, pulse, temp, counted respirations.
- Administered medications for diabetics SUB Q, have taken blood sugar readings.
Nursing Assistant Student
Wisconsin Veterans Home- King
Waupaca , WI
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Charted daily information such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages and daily inputs and outputs.
- Guided individuals to bathrooms and cared for incontinence needs.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
- Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Medical Assistant
Rasmussen University
Green Bay, WI09-2024
Technical Diploma - Emergency Medical Technician
MIdState Technical College
Stevens Point, WI05.2023
High School Diploma -
Waupaca High School
Waupaca05.2015
Skills
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Medication Management
- Supportive Personality
- Caring Companionship
- Patient Ambulation
- Bedside Care
- Ability to Lift Clients
- CPR Certification
- Time Management
- Ability to Lift
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Nest Senior Living
11.2022 - Current
Resident Assistant
Park Vista The Legacy
03.2018 - 11.2022
Nursing Assistant Student
Wisconsin Veterans Home- King
09.2017 - 01.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Medical Assistant
Rasmussen University
Technical Diploma - Emergency Medical Technician
MIdState Technical College
High School Diploma -
Waupaca High School
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