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Lauren Kathryn Dodge

Chicago ,IL

Summary

Compassionate Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Brightstar Healthcare, delivering patient-focused care and emotional support. Skilled in monitoring vital signs and ensuring safety, I excel in building strong patient relationships and maintaining high care quality. Dedicated to enhancing well-being through empathy and attention to detail.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Brightstar Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and well-being.
  • Monitored vital signs, ensuring accurate documentation for healthcare team.
  • Provided compassionate support to patients, fostering a positive care environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, promoting safety standards.

Nanny Home Care Manager

Private Duty
2014 - Current
  • Provided attentive care and supervision for children, ensuring safety and well-being.
  • Planned and facilitated engaging educational activities to promote developmental growth.
  • Assisted with daily routines, including meal preparation, hygiene, and transportation to appointments.
  • Maintained open communication with parents regarding children's progress and behavioral issues.
  • Adapted caregiving techniques based on individual children's needs and preferences.
  • Organized playdates and social activities to enhance children's social skills and friendships.
  • Implemented effective discipline strategies to encourage positive behavior in children.
  • Encouraged independence by guiding children through age-appropriate tasks and responsibilities.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
  • Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
  • Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
  • Coordinated transportation arrangements for school pick-ups/drop-offs or appointments while prioritizing safety precautions during transit.

Nursing Assistant

Homeinstead Senior Care
08.2020 - 2024

Assisted

  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance patient well-being.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient environments, adhering to health standards.

Education

Nursing Assistant -

Avid CNA
Streamwood, IL

Esthetician -

Paul Mitchell The School
Tinley Park, IL

Skills

Patient-focused care

Patient relationship building

Companionship and emotional support

Healthcare ethics

Patient care and safety

Attention to detail

Patient care quality

Empathy and compassionate care

Supporting personal needs

Calm under stress

Emotional and social support

Patient observation

Emotional intelligence

Detail oriented

Time management

Strong communication

Dedicated

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Brightstar Healthcare
08.2024 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Homeinstead Senior Care
08.2020 - 2024

Nanny Home Care Manager

Private Duty
2014 - Current

Nursing Assistant -

Avid CNA

Esthetician -

Paul Mitchell The School
Lauren Kathryn Dodge