LISA S LAURENT
Pittston,PA
Summary
Professional caregiver with solid experience providing compassionate and efficient in-home support. Skilled in medication management, personal care, and patient mobility, ensuring optimal comfort and safety. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable in delivering high-quality care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
UPMC
Wilkes-Barre, PA
05.2021 - Current
- Supported patients with personal care and daily activities.
- Observed and recorded patient health metrics, noting vital signs and condition changes.
- Worked alongside healthcare teams to create and implement tailored care plans.
- Informed patients and families about care practices to improve understanding and adherence.
- Promoted patient interests by facilitating timely interventions and effectively addressing concerns.
- Helped with meal planning and preparation based on dietary needs while respecting personal preferences.
- Enhanced patient quality of life through compassionate personal care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding, aiding in mobility adaptation.
- Completed laundry, grocery shopping, and light housekeeping tasks as directed by patient.
- Carried out light cleaning duties, including laundry, linen changes, and floor maintenance, to maintain a tidy living environment for patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Embassy at Wyoming Valley
Wilkes-Barre, PA
04.2019 - 06.2026
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Trained new staff on best practices in resident care and safety protocols, improving team efficiency.
- Implemented infection control measures, promoting health standards within the facility.
- Advocated for resident needs, enhancing overall satisfaction with care services provided.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Luke's Villa
Wilkes-Barre, PA
12.2016 - 04.2019
- Supported individualized care plans by assisting residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transferring
- Fostered a positive environment by assuring physical comfort and mental well-being, treating every resident with respect and dignity
- Ensured compliance with care standards by reviewing residents’ care assignments and providing nursing care as stated in the resident plan of care under the direction of a licensed nurse
- Enhanced facility reputation by maintaining and promoting relationships with residents, visitors, staff, and regulators through professional appearance and positive attitude
Cleaner
Wyoming Valley Motors
Wilkes-Barre, PA
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Maintained a clean and organized environment by removing waste paper and other trash from the premises to designated area
- Reduced risk of illness by disinfecting and mopping bathrooms to keep them sanitary and clean
- Ensured facility tidiness by returning emptied garbage receptacles to their proper locations
- Adhered to safety protocols by using chemicals and other cleaning equipment in a proper, safe, and responsible manner
- Enhanced facility presentation by vacuuming rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors
Administrative Assistant
Church Pension Fund
New York, NY
07.2007 - 01.2009
- Ensured seamless execution by planning and coordinating logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings, and staff events
- Optimized resource allocation by ordering and distributing office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget
- Supported executive travel needs by coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel, and transportation
- Maintained operational efficiency by managing office supplies, vendors, organization, and upkeep
- Facilitated smooth office operations by directing guests and routing deliveries and courier services
- Improved communication flow by answering and managing incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages
- Ensured timely information delivery by opening and properly distributing incoming mail
- Enhanced visitor experience by greeting numerous visitors, including VIPs, vendors, and interview candidates
Administrative Assistant
Church Pension Group
New York, NY
11.2004 - 07.2007
- Supported organizational goals by translating business priorities into implementable actions
- Improved document accessibility by designing electronic file systems and maintaining electronic and paper files
- Streamlined travel logistics by coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel, and transportation
- Ensured efficient office workflow by directing guests and routing deliveries and courier services
- Facilitated timely communication by opening and properly distributing incoming mail
- Provided a professional first impression by greeting numerous visitors, including VIPs, vendors, and interview candidates
- Supported internal communication by helping distribute employee notices and mail around the office
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PAAssociate of Science - Liberal Arts
New York University
New York, NY05-2010
Skills
Patient care
Care plan management
Documentation
ADL support
Wound care
Care plan assessment
Interpersonal communication
Infection control
Activities of daily living (adls)
Timeline
Home Health Aide
UPMC
05.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Embassy at Wyoming Valley
04.2019 - 06.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Luke's Villa
12.2016 - 04.2019
Cleaner
Wyoming Valley Motors
06.2014 - 07.2016
Administrative Assistant
Church Pension Fund
07.2007 - 01.2009
Administrative Assistant
Church Pension Group
11.2004 - 07.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Luzerne County Community College
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
New York University