Sara Mitchell
Gainesville,TX
Summary
Developed management skills in collaborative and fast-paced environment, focusing on team leadership and operational strategies. Seeking to transition into new field where these skills can be applied to drive efficiency and success. Dedicated to adapting and thriving in diverse professional settings.
Overview
10
10
year of professional experience
5
5
Years management experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Renaissance Care Center
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Supported nursing staff in implementing care plans effectively.
- Documented patient progress and communicated updates accurately.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during care processes.
- Adhered to safety protocols, promoting a secure environment for patients and staff.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Pilot Point Home Health
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
- Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.
- Strengthened continuity of care by meticulously updating electronic health records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to promptly address any concerns or emergencies, prioritizing patient safety and well-being at all times.
- Contributed to a sanitary environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols when cleaning rooms and equipment.
- Served as a mentor to new staff members, providing guidance and support during their onboarding process.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by actively listening to their concerns and offering compassionate companionship.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on best practices in the field of Certified Nurse Assistance.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Focus Post Acute Care
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during care processes.
- Supported nursing staff in implementing care plans effectively.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Home Health Aide
Renew Home Health
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Education
Certification - Long Term Care
Kiamichi Technology Center
Durant, OK05-2021
Certification - Executive Administrative Assistant
Kiamichi Technology Center
Durant, OK05-2016
Certification - Medical Office Assistant
Kiamichi Technology Center
Durant, OK05-2011
GED -
Colbert High School
Colbert, OK05-2006
Skills
- Patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Basic life support
- Transfer techniques
- Feeding assistance
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Toileting assistance
- Electronic charting
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Compassionate caregiver
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Staff management
- Shift scheduling
- Policy implementation
- Conflict resolution
- Schedule preparation
- Sales management
- Performance evaluations
Certification
National Brainbench Certifications
- Computing Fundamentals
- MS Excel 2007
- MS Word 2013
- MS Power Point 2010
- MS Access
- MS Office Fundamentals
- Office Procedures
- Office Management
- Interpersonal Communications
- Workplace Fundamentals
- Managing People
- Accounts Receivable/ Billing Fundamentals
- Customer Assistance
- Health Insurance
- Medical Office Skills (U.S.)
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Billing
- Telephone Etiquette
- Medical Transcription (U.S.)
- Data Entry/ 10-Key
- Business Math
- Business Communications
- Accounts Payable Fundamentals
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Renaissance Care Center
01.2025 - 07.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Focus Post Acute Care
08.2024 - 12.2024
Certified Nurse Assistant
Pilot Point Home Health
06.2024 - 03.2025
Home Health Aide
Renew Home Health
03.2024 - 08.2024
Certification - Long Term Care
Kiamichi Technology Center
Certification - Executive Administrative Assistant
Kiamichi Technology Center
Certification - Medical Office Assistant
Kiamichi Technology Center
GED -
Colbert High School