Lauren Saeman
Shippensburg
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Patient Care Assistant with extensive experience at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Skilled in emergency response and documentation accuracy, I excel in providing emotional support and improving patient comfort, ensuring dignified care and optimal outcomes through effective teamwork and communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Check and document patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and EKG's.
- Assist Nurses and Doctor's with critical patient codes.
- Answer call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Demonstrate strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Certified Home Hospice Aide
Hospice of Central PA
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Maintained clean living environments for patients by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishwashing, and trash removal.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals in their final stages of life.
- Assisted patients in maintaining their personal hygiene by providing bed baths, oral care, and peri-care as needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Penn State Hershey Rehab
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Assisted with the administration of therapeutic interventions, contributing to improved patient wellbeing.
- Provided support to patients during physical therapy sessions, enabling increased mobility and functionality.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment strategies for each patient.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Middletown Home
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Falling Springs Nursing Home
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Assisted residents during meal times by cutting food items into smaller pieces or even feeding them when necessary ensuring they received adequate nutrition.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various needs.
- Contributed to a positive and supportive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues to provide seamless care transitions between shifts.
Bakery Assistant/Cashier
Weis
10.2011 - 09.2014
- Maintained clean, organized kitchen to maximize efficiency and food safety.
- Washed dishes and sanitized prep area at end of each shift.
- Stored, labeled, and replenished supplies in compliance with food safety regulations.
- Decorated baked goods and designed visually appealing displays of finished products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Minor in Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
Harrisburg, PA05-2017
Skills
- Emergency response
- Medical terminology
- Safety protocols
- Written and verbal communication
- Emotional support
- Documentation accuracy
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Penn State Hershey Rehab
05.2016 - 11.2017
Certified Home Hospice Aide
Hospice of Central PA
04.2016 - 12.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Middletown Home
08.2015 - 11.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Falling Springs Nursing Home
08.2014 - 08.2015
Bakery Assistant/Cashier
Weis
10.2011 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Minor in Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
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