Cara Sparks
Kirksville,MO
Summary
Dependable healthcare team member with strong ability to make sound judgments, showcase excellent clinical skills, and maintain a smooth bedside manner. Proficient in tracking and charting vital signs and other important markers to effectively assist patients, support the team\'s treatment objectives, and enhance overall outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Pines
07.2024 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Consumer Lending Sales Specialist
Advance America
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Sales, Customer Service, State and Federal Compliance with privacy and financial regulations, and money management
- Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.
- Built strong client relationships through consistent communication and effective problem-solving.
- Demonstrated product features, answered questions and persuasively overcame objections.
Convenience Store Clerk
7th Heaven
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment for an improved shopping experience.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the checkout counter.
- Verified age-restricted product purchases diligently to adhere to legal requirements while maintaining excellent customer rapport during transactions.
- Completed daily tasks such as sweeping floors, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash cans promptly for a consistently well-maintained store appearance.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues quickly to maintain positive relationships with patrons.
Convenience Store Clerk
Troy Mills Country Store
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Completed daily tasks such as sweeping floors, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash cans promptly for consistently well-maintained store appearance.
- Conducted accurate cash handling and managed register transactions, ensuring balanced drawers at end of each shift.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment for an improved shopping experience.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Kirksville Area Technical School
Kirksville, MO06.2024
High School Diploma -
Kirksville Senior High
Kirksville, MO05.2011
Skills
- Communication skills
- BLS Certified
- IV Therapy
- Time management
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Compassionate Care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Pines
07.2024 - Current
Consumer Lending Sales Specialist
Advance America
05.2022 - 05.2024
Convenience Store Clerk
7th Heaven
07.2020 - 05.2022
Convenience Store Clerk
Troy Mills Country Store
09.2018 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Kirksville Senior High
Practical Nursing -
Kirksville Area Technical School
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