Virginia Lyons
Saint Louis Park,MN
Summary
Reliable, accommodative, compassionate and detail-oriented North Dakota State University graduate with over 2 years’ experience in healthcare working directly with patients. Demonstrates strong communication and service coordination skills between patients and professionals to ensure a positive and safe experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
TowerLight Senior Living
Saint Louis Park, MN
08.2022 - Current
- Worked with nurses to plan and provide optimal care to residents
- Administered medications
- Observed residents for changes in physical, emotional, or behavioral health and reported changes to nurse
- Collected and recorded residents' vital signs to evaluate health status
- Assisted residents' with daily tasks such as dressing, toileting, personal care, escorts, etc.
- Helped with transfers and ambulation
- Repositioned residents
- Assisted residents with feeding
- Did residents' laundry and bedding
- Communicated with on-call nurses and paramedics during emergency situations
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as hospice nurses, physical therapists and occupational therapists
- Collected specimen samples for nurses
- Documented services performed on residents
Resident Assistant
St. Catherine North
Fargo, ND
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with one nurse and one resident assistant in caring for 14 residents
- Helped with daily cares such as bathing, dressing and toileting
- Observed residents for changes in physical and emotional conditions and reported changes to nurse
- Collected vital signs when directed by nurse
- Transferred residents to an from bed and wheelchairs
- Escorted residents to and from dining room
- Served meals and assisted residents with eating
- Turned and repositioned residents
- Assisted nurse with catheterization, tracheotomy care, and wound care when needed
- Charted daily cares
- Provided emotional support to residents and their families
- Lead group activities such as bingo and crafts
Resident Assistant
Nine Mile Creek Senior Living
Bloomington, MN
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Cared for residents in both memory care and assisted living
- Administered medications and monitored blood glucose
- Conducted vital signs
- Observed residents for changes in their physical and emotional health and reported changes to nurse
- Assisted residents with daily cares like toileting, bathing, personal hygiene, etc.
- Cared for residents with late-stage dementia
- Did residents’ laundry and bedding
- Transported residents to and from dining room and group activities
- Assisted residents in the memory care unit with meal time
- Charted tasks throughout the shift
- Participated in report with AM staff and nurse at the beginning of every shift
- Collaborated with nurses, paramedics and other healthcare professionals
Crew Member
Chipotle
Golden Valley, MN
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Prepared customers’ food and worked the cash register
- Responsible for making sure food is up to code
- Provided great customer service
- Cleaned dining area
Education
High School diploma -
Benilde-St. Margaret’s
St. Louis Park, MNBachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05.2022
Skills
- Collaborative
- Adaptable
- Medication administration
- Critical Thinking
- Strong communication skills
- Detail-oriented
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Supporting personal needs
- HIPAA Compliance
- Quick-learner
Timeline
Resident Assistant
TowerLight Senior Living
08.2022 - Current
Resident Assistant
Nine Mile Creek Senior Living
06.2021 - 08.2021
Resident Assistant
St. Catherine North
10.2020 - 05.2022
Crew Member
Chipotle
05.2020 - 08.2020
High School diploma -
Benilde-St. Margaret’s
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
North Dakota State University
Similar Profiles
Harold DeanHarold Dean
ADMINISTRATOR & AREA VICE PRESIDENT at YMP SENIOR LIVING & CRESTHAVEN SENIOR LIVINGADMINISTRATOR & AREA VICE PRESIDENT at YMP SENIOR LIVING & CRESTHAVEN SENIOR LIVING
Clara Thomas B.Clara Thomas B.
Human Resource/Business office Manager at Aspenwood Senior Living, A Division of Five Star Senior Living Inc.Human Resource/Business office Manager at Aspenwood Senior Living, A Division of Five Star Senior Living Inc.
Tristen GregoryTristen Gregory
Server/Waitress at Arrow Senior Living (Boulevard Senior Living)Server/Waitress at Arrow Senior Living (Boulevard Senior Living)