Zoe Blanchette
Waverly,IA
Summary
A compassionate and driven student with extensive experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care facilities and hospital settings. Specializes in individualized patient care, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing resident and patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic support. Highly skilled within the CNA scope, dedicated to lifelong learning, and the continuous improvement of healthcare practices. Passionate about fostering positive patient-provider relationships and delivering high-quality care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community
12.2024 - Current
- Provided care for up to 48 residents in long-term/skilled care and up to 30 residents in memory care simultaneously.
- Delivered high-quality personal care in areas such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure resident health and dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved resident satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assisted in training new employees as a CNA Mentor.
Medical/Surgical Patient Care Technician
Waverly Health Center
06.2023 - Current
- Supported the needs of up to 21 patients on the Medical/Surgical floor with cross-trained experience in the Birthing Center.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
Home Health Aide/Medication Manager
The Meadows of Shell Rock
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Cared for up to 60 residents in an assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for residents, reducing falls and accidents.
- Enhanced resident safety by maintaining accurate medication records and administering medications as prescribed.
- Trained new staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development, and continuing support to employees.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shell Rock Senior Living
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to a maximum of 44 residents.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in resident condition to nurses.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to residents and their families, fostering a positive healthcare experience.
- Documented resident conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Minors in Psychology & Pharmacology
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Waverly Shell Rock High School
Waverly, IA05-2022
Skills
- Trained in Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Proficient in elementary-level Spanish
- Emphasizes empathetic and compassionate care
- Collaborative problem solving
- HIPAA knowledge and compliance
- Strong communication skills
- Patient/resident relationship building
- Laboratory skills in biology and chemistry
- Vital signs knowledge and monitoring
- Peer-teaching and mentor experience
- Individualized patient-focused care
- Effective time management
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Iowa Direct Care Worker
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association
- Mandatory Reporter, Dependent Adult and Child - Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
- Medication Manager - Iowa Health Care Association
Teaching & Leadership
- High School Cheerleading Assistant Coach - Football/Competition 2022
- CNA Mentor - Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community 2025
- Assisted in Onboarding Staff - Waverly Health Center 2023-2025, The Meadows of Shell Rock 2024, Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community 2024-2025
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community
12.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide/Medication Manager
The Meadows of Shell Rock
05.2024 - 08.2024
Medical/Surgical Patient Care Technician
Waverly Health Center
06.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shell Rock Senior Living
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Iowa Direct Care Worker
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association
- Mandatory Reporter, Dependent Adult and Child - Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
- Medication Manager - Iowa Health Care Association
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Minors in Psychology & Pharmacology
Wartburg College
High School Diploma -
Waverly Shell Rock High School
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