Sarah Sanchez
Sioux Falls
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Sanford USD Medical Center
Sioux Falls
06.2022 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure effective patient care delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in patient care areas consistently.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily activities.
- Maintained clean and organized patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatments.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Medication Aide
Meadows On Sycamore
Sioux Falls
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Monitored residents for side effects and reported concerns to nursing staff.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate medication administration records for compliance audits.
- Educated residents on medication purpose and potential side effects.
- Trained new staff on medication procedures and safety protocols.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of medication storage areas.
- Prepared and distributed medications according to physician's instructions using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Maintained accurate medication records for each patient.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
Education
Washington High School
Sioux Falls, SDSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient assistance
- Safety compliance
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Professional bedside manner
- Vitals documentation
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Sanford USD Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Medication Aide
Meadows On Sycamore
08.2020 - 06.2023
Washington High School