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SARA CLIFFORD

Rapid City,SD

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Efficient Lab Technician – COVID -19 Unit collected and tested samples quickly and accurately. Followed all safety procedures and best practices to protect self and others. Collected, labeled and submitted samples according to established protocols.

Service-focused Patient Registration Representative proficient in managing new admissions. Collects and completes paperwork diligently to minimize errors and maximize patient satisfaction. Handles demands of different insurance plans with organized approach.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Clip Board Health
01.2023 - Current
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Delivered high-quality care to long term patients in nursing facility.

Lab Technician - COVID-19 Unit

Oyate Health Center
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Stored and disposed of various samples and hazardous materials using prescribed methods.
  • Performed nasal swabs on patients
  • Used employer-provided Personal Protective Equipment to reduce risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 to others.
  • Labeled COVID-19 samples with patient information.
  • Operated, maintained and repaired highly complex research instruments and equipment.

Patient Registration clerk

OYATE HEALTH CENTER
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Organizing Patient records and maintaining efficiency in a hospital’s information system
  • Leading patients through signing in and filling out all necessary forms
  • Collecting all demographic information, including private insurances
  • Verifying Insurances

COVID TECH, Great Plains TRIBAL LEADERS HEALTHBOARD
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Collecting nasal swab & performing Covid-19 tests to the general public and Oyate Patients that were or potentially exposed to the COVID-19 Disease
  • Provided disease prevention information and health education on Covid-19
  • Provided the resources to Patients
  • Collecting Patient demographic information & obtaining health information for electronic health record as assisting with Patient Registration by utilizing the BMW Healthcare System and EHR/RPMS Systems by entering pertinent data into the databases and collection of confidential information
  • Assisted Oyate by filling out Applications for services rendered
  • Answer phone calls, addressing emails and utilizing TEAMs for interpersonal communications
  • Working with flexibility and problem solving due to having to use alternate resources to access and complete daily tasks
  • Very well versed in utilizing the VPN Network
  • Always willing to assist other departments that were locally based within the COVID Testing Center i.e
  • COVID Vaccination Clinic and Behavioral Health Departments.

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

OUTSOURCING
02.2018 - 12.2019
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records
  • Administered Morning, Afternoon, and Evening medications
  • Documented and charted every administered medication that was either given or refused.

Education

No Degree - Allied Health

Western Dakota Technical Institute
Rapid City, SD
05.2024

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

LITTLE WOUND HIGH SCHOOL
Kyle, SD
05.2012

Skills

  • Team Leader
  • Patient Management
  • Electronic charting
  • Infection control procedures
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Collecting specimens
  • Quick problem solver
  • Valid South Dakota State Driver's License
  • Reliable transportation

Timeline

CNA

Clip Board Health
01.2023 - Current

Lab Technician - COVID-19 Unit

Oyate Health Center
03.2022 - 09.2022

Patient Registration clerk

OYATE HEALTH CENTER
08.2021 - 03.2022

COVID TECH, Great Plains TRIBAL LEADERS HEALTHBOARD
02.2021 - 08.2021

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

OUTSOURCING
02.2018 - 12.2019

No Degree - Allied Health

Western Dakota Technical Institute

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

LITTLE WOUND HIGH SCHOOL
SARA CLIFFORD