Sandy Leffel
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a proven track record, excelling in compassionate caregiving. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient comfort and support recovery through effective emotional support and infection control. Skilled in transforming challenging situations into positive outcomes.
Demonstrates analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Provider/Child Caregiver
Self
09.2020 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
Peri-Operarive Assistant
Medical Center of the Rockies
12.2013 - 07.2020
- Responsible for immediate availability to assigned Operating Rooms
- Facilitation of the surgical procedure, assist the care and management of equipment and supplies for the surgical procedures
- Prepare the surgery rooms between cases, perform cleaning of the rooms as well as ancillary areas and equipment and prepare for upcoming procedures
- Maintain knowledge of basic aseptic technique
- Have surgical instruments and supplies set up prior to procedures
Clinical Nursing Assistant
Harmony Surgery Center
07.2010 - 12.2013
- Provide physical support and maintain functions in the patient care area utilizing age specific guidelines
- Assist with a wide variety of functions for ambulatory surgery patients as the taking and recording vitals, transportimg patients, restocking, cleaning rooms and preparing for the next scheduled patient for surgery.
- Working PACU/Recovery to assist the Nurses witht he patients recovery as delegated.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Assistant
Front Range Comminity College
Fort Collins, CO02-2008
No Degree - Medical Terminology
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, CO02-2008
No Degree - Banking And Accounting
American Institute of Banking
El Paso, TX05-1984
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of12 staff members.
- Achieved customer serviceskills by completing a Dale Carnegie Self Improvement course with accuracy and efficiency.
- Received numerous Employee of the Month Awards as well as nominations for Employee of the Year
Timeline
Home Care Provider/Child Caregiver
Self
09.2020 - Current
Peri-Operarive Assistant
Medical Center of the Rockies
12.2013 - 07.2020
Clinical Nursing Assistant
Harmony Surgery Center
07.2010 - 12.2013
No Degree - Nursing Assistant
Front Range Comminity College
No Degree - Medical Terminology
Front Range Community College
No Degree - Banking And Accounting
American Institute of Banking
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