Sara Mitchell
Coffeyville,KS
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with experience at Medicalodges, skilled in patient care and critical thinking. Enhanced resident satisfaction through attentive support and effective communication. Proven ability to implement safety measures and collaborate with teams, ensuring high-quality care while maintaining confidentiality and dignity for all patients.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cna
Medicalodges
Coffeyville
05.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and respect for individual needs.
- Monitored vital signs accurately, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to resident requirements.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
Cook's Assistant
Medicalodges
Coffeyville
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring adherence to dietary guidelines and food safety standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking, improving efficiency in food service operations.
- Supported senior cooks in executing daily menus and special dietary requests.
- Trained new staff on proper food handling techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely delivery of orders through effective communication with the cook and servers.
- Kept an organized kitchen workspace by properly disposing of trash, recycling materials, and breaking down boxes efficiently.
- Facilitated teamwork among kitchen staff members through clear communication regarding tasks at hand or upcoming needs throughout shifts.
- Managed time effectively under pressure while completing multiple tasks simultaneously such as chopping vegetables, cooking side dishes, and washing dishes.
- Assisted with portion control measures to maintain consistency in serving sizes across all menu items.
- Maintained high levels of hygiene and food safety by regularly cleaning equipment, utensils, and kitchen workspaces.
- Participated in weekly meetings with management to address concerns or suggestions for improving workflow within the kitchen environment.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
Education
Field Kindley
Coffeyville, KSSkills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Reliable team player
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
Timeline
Cna
Medicalodges
05.2024 - Current
Cook's Assistant
Medicalodges
04.2024 - 05.2025
Field Kindley