Vanessa Lazaro
Holden
Summary
Dynamic nursing student with hands-on experience at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, excelling in vital signs monitoring and patient care. Proven ability to enhance workflow through effective office management and exceptional customer service. Committed to delivering compassionate care while ensuring compliance and accuracy in medical documentation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student
Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
Worcester
01.2011 - Current
- Acquired practical nursing techniques under mentorship of experienced instructor, enhancing foundational skills.
- Observed nurses perform routine medical skills.
- Facilitated safe transfers of residents to and from therapy areas, ensuring comfort and dignity.
Administrative Manager
Jouki’s Concrete, LLC
Gardner
04.2019 - 11.2025
- Managed daily administrative operations, ensuring smooth workflow and communication.
- Managed payroll and benefits administration to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Managed hiring process from job posting to onboarding, ensuring top talent acquisition for key positions.
- Developed and implemented office procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Optimized workflow within the office by delegating tasks effectively among team members according to expertise levels.
- Coordinated scheduling for meetings, optimizing time management for executive team.
- Assisted in budget preparation, tracking expenditures, and ensuring compliance with financial policies.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through exceptional customer service and timely responses to inquiries.
- Created a welcoming office environment by maintaining clean, organized spaces for staff use.
PCA/Secretary
Metrowest Medical Center
Framingham
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Obtained and documented vital signs, blood sugars, sputum, urine, and stool specimens using Epic to ensure accurate patient records.
- Aided patients with activities of daily living and provided wound care and post-mortem care to enhance patient comfort and support.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in procedures such as Thoracentesis, intubation, foley catheters and PICC/MID lines.
- Transcribed physicians’ orders, coordinated consultations, and facilitated patient transfers to streamline communication and operations.
- Developed understanding of patient care essentials for effective support.
CNA/HHA
Golden Pond Assisted Living
Hopkinton
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided personal care services to residents, fostering a compassionate and respectful living environment.
- Supported physician-ordered treatments and medication administration to enhance resident health outcomes.
- Documented resident care and communicated concerns to supervisor to ensure quality of care.
- Obtained urine samples and prepared for lab.
Education
Nursing -
Becker College
Worcester01-2011
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vitals monitoring
- Blood sugar testing
- Foley catheter management
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- Sputum specimen collection
- Specimen collection
- IV removal
- Infection control standards
- Patient transfers
- Patient care assistance
- Medical documentation
- Task prioritization
- Verbal and written communication
Professional References
- Colleen Dunleavy, Site Coordinator, CHAPS Inc., 978-618-6723, colleen@hudsonchaps.com
- Brittnee Tucciarone, Registered Nurse, MetroWest Medical Center, 508-509-8654, brittnee.tucciarone@mwmc.com
- April Perez, Respiratory therapist, Vibra Hospital of Central Mass, 508-612-4502, ampotenti@yahoo.com
Timeline
Administrative Manager
Jouki’s Concrete, LLC
04.2019 - 11.2025
PCA/Secretary
Metrowest Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
CNA/HHA
Golden Pond Assisted Living
01.2013 - 01.2015
Nursing Student
Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2011 - Current
Nursing -
Becker College