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Anna Sturgeon

Sterling,IL

Summary

Creative Activity Director with background in maintaining organization while planning and coordinating activities. Knowledgeable in evaluating residents' needs and conducting group activities to improve quality of life.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Activity Director

CITADEL OF STERLING
Sterling, IL
07.2022 - Current
  • Implemented enrichment programs to enhance long-term care residents' quality of life.
  • Ensured programs were tailored to meet the specific needs of all residents through effective planning, scheduling, and monitoring.
  • Managed a productive team through scheduling, delegation, and direction.
  • Documenting
  • Great social skills.
  • Customer service.
  • Memory care enrichment.
  • Dementia training.
  • Promote participation in programs.
  • Supervised volunteers and provided guidance when necessary.
  • Organized events such as holiday parties, bingo nights, and movie screenings.
  • Developed individualized plans for each resident based on their interests and abilities.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate interdisciplinary programming.
  • Maintained accurate records of participant attendance and progress notes.
  • Adapted existing activities or developed new ones to meet the changing needs of participants.

Admissions and Financial Coordinator

Allure Health Care Services
Mount Carroll, IL
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Provided individualized support to family members
  • Collected and supplied necessary documentation
  • Demonstrated clear communication skills.

Transportation and Medical records

Allure of Sterling
Sterling, IL
12.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assisted with filing, scanning, copying duties as needed.
  • Verified patient demographic information to ensure accuracy of data entry into system.
  • Appointment Scheduling.
  • Responded quickly to emergency requests for transport services when needed.
  • Inspected vehicles for cleanliness, safety, and proper functioning prior to use.
  • Assisted patients in wheelchairs and other ambulatory devices to move safely between medical facilities.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients and their families.
  • Operated a variety of vehicles including wheelchair vans

Admissions Ambassador

Regency Care of Sterling
Sterling, IL
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Received and organized medical records from hospitals to facilitate potential referrals for facility.
  • Collaborated closely with administrators and directors of nursing
  • Demonstrating proficiency in medical terminology
  • Developed relationships with caseworkers at hospitals to increase patient intake and maintain census.
  • Enhanced customer service skills through ongoing training and development.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Castor Home Nursing, Inc.
Sterling, IL
02.2019 - 04.2021
  • Provided compassionate care and companionship to elderly, disabled, and handicapped individuals in their homes
  • Worked as an agency CNA in multiple nursing homes and rehab facilities
  • Adapted successfully to a fast-paced and unpredictable work environment
  • Developed strong communication skills by interacting with diverse individuals in a fast-paced work environment.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

The Citadel of sterling
Sterling, IL
05.2018 - 02.2019

Diatary Aide

The Citadel of sterling
Sterling, IL
04.2016 - 05.2018

Education

High School Diploma -

Rock Falls Township High School
Rock Falls, IL
05-2017

Skills

  • Senior Care
  • Home Care
  • Caregiving
  • Vital Signs
  • Cleaning Experience
  • Meal Preparation
  • Patient Care
  • Nursing
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Personal Assistant Experience
  • Infection Control Training
  • Memory Care
  • Microsoft Office
  • Medical receptionist
  • Leadership
  • Office Management
  • Event planning background
  • Activity Organization
  • Volunteer Recruitment
  • Multitasking
  • Team Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Reliability
  • Relationship Building
  • Budget Management

Certification

  • CNA
  • CPR Certification
  • AED Certification

Assessments

  • Home health aide skills, Proficient, 01/01/21, Providing care to patients in a home setting
  • Nursing assistant skills, Proficient, 01/01/21, Providing nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures

Awards

CNA of the year, 2019

Timeline

Activity Director

CITADEL OF STERLING
07.2022 - Current

Admissions and Financial Coordinator

Allure Health Care Services
02.2022 - 07.2022

Transportation and Medical records

Allure of Sterling
12.2021 - 02.2022

Admissions Ambassador

Regency Care of Sterling
04.2021 - 12.2021

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Castor Home Nursing, Inc.
02.2019 - 04.2021

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

The Citadel of sterling
05.2018 - 02.2019

Diatary Aide

The Citadel of sterling
04.2016 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Rock Falls Township High School

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