Lyndsey Desjardins
Old Lyme,CT
Summary
Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CNA
Right at Home
Old Saybrook, Connecticut
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided compassionate care to clients in daily living activities.
- Responded promptly to client needs and emergencies during shifts.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Delivery Driver
"The Day" Publishing Company
New London, CT
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Communicated effectively with dispatch for route updates and changes.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials from delivery truck.
- Followed traffic laws and safety regulations during all deliveries.
- Provided excellent customer service during package drop-offs and pickups.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Cleaned interior and exterior of delivery vehicle at end of shift as needed.
- Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
- Conducted emergency vehicle repairs to restore safety and dependability.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant Training
OIC of New London County
New London, CT 05.2025 - 05.2026
Diploma - Medical Assistant Training
Alison Academy
03.2026 - 05.2026
Medical Nursing Assistant Training
Alison
03.2026 - 05.2026
Caregivers Certification - CNA
OIC of New London County
03.2025 - 05.2026
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols
- Time management
- Basic life support
- Conflict resolution
- Emergency response
- Patient transfers
- Bathing assistance
- Compassion and empathy
- Feeding assistance
- Cultural sensitivity
- Patient advocacy
- Health monitoring
- Wound care
- Medication administration and assistance
- Dressing, Bathing, Toileting & Feeding Assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Infection control practices
- Clinical documentation
- Indirect patient care
- Patient assessments
- Alzheimer's, Dementia, Palliative & End of Life care
- Housekeeping
- Activity coordination
- Care plan implementation
- Urinary catheter'& colostomy care
- Geriatric care
- Database administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Meal preparation
Languages
Spanish
Limited
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diploma - Medical Assistant Training
Alison Academy
03.2026 - 05.2026
Medical Nursing Assistant Training
Alison
03.2026 - 05.2026
CNA
Right at Home
08.2025 - 12.2025
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant Training
OIC of New London County
05.2025 - 05.2026
Delivery Driver
"The Day" Publishing Company
03.2025 - 09.2025
Caregivers Certification - CNA
OIC of New London County
03.2025 - 05.2026