Laureal Avant
Newburgh Heights, OH *****
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Professional Summary
Caring for others is something I’ve always loved to do because it comes naturally. I want gain as much knowledge as I can as a CNA. I’m always willing to explore new opportunities. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Gig Worker
Spark Driver™, Instacart & DoorDash-Cleveland, OH
March 2022 to Present
Shopping for items, picking up orders (food or groceries) to deliver to local residences or businesses. STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
NORMANDY CARE CENTER-Rocky River, OH
January 2023 to October 2024
Working in a long term care facility under the direction of a charge nurse. Working on a skilled, long term or Alzheimer’s & dementia unit. Toileting, showering, feeding, dressing, transferring and keeping residents safe.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fullfiment Center-North Randall, OH
December 2021 to July 2024
Preparing packages to be shipped to customers.
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
ShiftMed-Cleveland, OH
January 2022 to January 2023
Working at different nursing facilities (per diem) in Ohio such as Long Term, Skilled, Short Term Stay & Memory Care. Toileting, showering, feeding, dressing, transferring under the direction of a charge nurse. Eliza Bryant
Willows Health & Rehab Center
Aristocrat Berea
Royal Oak
Concord Reserve
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
Clipboard Health-Cleveland, OH
May 2020 to January 2023
Working at different nursing facilities in Ohio such as Long Term, Skilled, Short Term Stay & Memory Care. Toileting, showering, feeding, dressing, transferring under the direction of a charge nurse. STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
THE HEIGHTS-Broadview Heights, OH
September 2021 to December 2021
Long Term Care, Skilled & Memory Care.
Toileting
Dressing
Showering
Feeding
ADL’s
Point Click Care Charting
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
IntelyCare-Cleveland, OH
May 2019 to August 2021
Working at different facilities in Ohio such as Long Term Care, Skilled, Short Term Rehab, Assisted Living
& Memory Care. Using paper charting or Point Click Care. Toileting, Showering, Dressing or providing Companionship.
• Vitalia Independence & Westlake
• O'Neil Healthcare
• The Pavilion Rehabilitation and Nursing
• Brookdale Westlake Village (Clare Bridge)
• Arden Courts Westlake & Bath
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
Grande Village Retirement Community-Twinsburg, OH
October 2019 to December 2020
Working under the direction of a charge nurse on a rehab, long term or memory care unit. Providing care to residents includes companionship, toileting, feeding, dressing and safety checks. State Tested Nursing Assistant
Stratford Commons Rehabilitation-Glenwillow, OH
May 2019 to September 2019
Providing care to residents on a Transitional care unit. Companionship, toileting, feeding, dressing, turning, passing ice water and doing safety checks. STNA
Avenue at Aurora-Aurora, OH
August 2018 to May 2019
Working on a long term care unit under the direction of a charge nurse. Bathing, toileting, turning, using hoyer & stand up lifts, changing & feeding. Keeping residents clean, safe & dry during the night. Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care-Brooklyn, OH
March 2018 to May 2018
Trained to be a dialysis technician.
Nursing Assistant
Regency Hospital Company-Middleburg Heights, OH
September 2017 to February 2018
Working on ICU, Step Down or Med Sur unit. Cleaning patient rooms Reporting change in health status patients Performing CPR Glucose readings
Replacing telemetry patches
Room changes
Taking vitals
Bladder scan
STNA
The Heights Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center - Broadview Heights, OH February 2017 to August 2017
Feeding, toileting, dressing & showering residents on a lockdown unit. STNA
STNA
Mount Alverna Village-Parma, OH
August 2016 to February 2017
Working on a short term rehab unit. Assisting residents who have just had hip surgery, knee replacements, a trip to the ER, shoulder or back surgery etc. Help with their rehabilitation to they could return home.
STNA
The Heights Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center-Broadview Heights, OH September 2012 to December 2015
Broadview Heights, OH
September 2012 to December 2015
Responsibilities
Work under a charge nurse, care for the elderly Alzheimer's & Dementia unit keep residents clean safe and dry.
Accomplishments
I was recommended to work on the Alzheimer's & Dementia unit because of my patience and calming presence.
Skills Used
Taking vitals, doing blood sugars, lifting residents. STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
Sunrise Pointe-Maple Heights, OH
March 2011 to September 2012
keep residents safe and dry during the night. Dress them for the morning. Accomplishments
I assisted a nurse with CPR when a resident was non responsive. Skills Used
Taking vitals, lifting and turning residents. Assisting residents with things they might need help with. STNA
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
Northfield Village Retirement Community-Northfield, OH March 2010 to September 2010
taking vitals, passing fresh water, bathing, clothing, feeding and and assisting resident if needed. Accomplishments
Moving resident out into the hallways when we had a tornado warning. Education
Diploma
Max S Hayes High School - Cleveland, OH
September 2008 to October 2008
John F. Kennedy High School - Cleveland, OH
September 2001 to May 2005
Skills
• CNA
• Cna Certified
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Senior Care
• Memory Care
• ICU Experience
• Dementia Care
• Critical Care Experience
• Caregiving
• Alzheimer's Care
• Dialysis Experience
• Vital Signs
• Home Care
• Acute care
• Patient observation
• Vital signs
• Home health
• Senior care
• Distribution center
• Materials handling
• Customer service
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Order picker
• Cherry picker
• Warehouse experience
• RF scanner
• Patient monitoring
• Pallet jack
• Load & unload
• Communication skills
Certifications and Licenses
BLS Certification
January 2024 to January 2026
State Tested Nursing Assistant
October 2008 to Present
AED Certification
CNA
CPR Certification