Raelyn Lasse
La Crosse,WI
Summary
Dedicated support worker with extensive experience in healthcare and juvenile settings. Skilled in safety procedures, healthcare coordination, and empathetic communication, contributing to improved resident care and facility safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adolescent Secure Unit Worker
La Crosse County Human Services
La Crosse, WI
04.2025 - Current
- Monitored juvenile detainees to ensure safety and compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted intake assessments to determine individual needs and risks.
- Documented daily activities and incidents to maintain accurate records for case management.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions among youth.
- Established rapport with juvenile detainees through respectful communication that fostered trust-building relationships necessary for effective rehabilitation.
- Improved facility safety by conducting thorough and consistent security checks on all living quarters and common areas.
- Maintained a secure environment by utilizing de-escalation techniques during conflicts or confrontations between detainees.
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs.
- MANDT training
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Assisted educators in developing curriculum tailored for juvenile detention facilities that met state education standards.
Resident Care Assistant
Sienna Crest
Mineral Point, WI
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident common areas to promote a welcoming environment.
- Implemented feedback from residents and families to improve care processes and services.
- Facilitated recreational activities, enhancing social engagement among residents.
- Trained new staff members on care protocols and best practices for resident support.
- Advocated for resident needs, fostering a supportive community atmosphere within the facility.
- Delivered exceptional care to residents with diverse needs, ranging from dementia and Alzheimer''s patients to those requiring physical rehabilitation support.
Resident Care Assistant
Our House Senior Living
Richland Center, WI
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans for residents.
- Increased resident independence by aiding with mobility exercises and daily activities.
- Maintained a clean, organized living space for each resident, fostering a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Trained new Resident Care Assistants in best practices and facility protocols, promoting teamwork and continuity of care across staff members.
- Assisted residents in managing medications, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to schedules.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, quickly identifying any changes requiring medical intervention or adjustments to care plans.
- Promoted a safe living environment by promptly addressing potential hazards and reporting concerns to supervisors.
- Improved residents'' well-being through consistent monitoring and timely assistance with personal hygiene tasks.
Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
Richland Center, WI
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring high-quality service and adherence to safety standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff, enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced wait times and increased efficiency in food preparation.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing supply chain processes to minimize waste and costs.
- Developed scheduling strategies that maximized labor efficiency while meeting business demands.
- Conducted performance evaluations, fostering employee development through constructive feedback and coaching.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Platteville, WI12-2024
Skills
- Cleaning
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Life skills teaching
- Restraint techniques
- Exceptional oral communication skills
- Professional boundaries
- Security procedures
- Empathy development
- Healthcare coordination
- Mental health training
- Multitasking
Certification
- Social Worker Training Certificate February 9th
Timeline
Adolescent Secure Unit Worker
La Crosse County Human Services
04.2025 - Current
Resident Care Assistant
Sienna Crest
09.2022 - 04.2024
Resident Care Assistant
Our House Senior Living
01.2021 - 09.2023
Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
03.2018 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin, Platteville