Sara Muniz
Elk River,MN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in delivering care to diverse age groups, from infants to elderly patients. Expertise in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining accurate patient records. Recognized for fostering strong relationships with patients and families while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and safety through dedicated and empathetic care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Little Lambs Christian Daycare
Elk River, MN
08.2014 - Current
- Provided guidance for teaching assistants on how best to meet the needs of individual children.
- Organize creative and fun activities to enhance infants' physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Establish positive relationships with parents by providing them with updates about their children's development through verbal communication or written reports.
- Encourage language development by engaging infants in conversations throughout the day.
- Assist with diaper changes, bottle feedings, nap times, meal times and other routines.
- Maintain records of attendance, naps, meals served, and medications administered.
- Observe children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Document monthly fire evacuation logs and crib checks per state requirements.
Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Rotation
Park River Estates & Care Center
Coon Rapids, MN
08.2013 - 12.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Served meals to residents, and recorded food and liquid intake.
- Performed all other nursing assistant tasks successfully, as assigned by medical staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
Prairie River Home Care
Buffalo, MN
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Visited clients independently in their homes; assisted with light housekeeping.
- Assisted with daily personal cares per care plan; updated Nurse with any changes in condition.
- Transferred the client safely using a Hoyer lift.
- Assisted clients with medication reminders and meal preparation.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Rehab Works/Symphony Health Services
St. Paul, MN
07.1997 - 05.2001
- Worked with geriatrics in long-term care facilities.
- Assisted patients in walking with prostheses; trained patients, nursing staff, and family members in the care and application of the prosthesis; established and trained nursing staff in the rehabilitation program prior to discharge.
- Instructed family members in car transfers, stair climbing, and home exercise programs.
- Participated in patient screening for initial admits, annual assessments, and changes in status.
- Organized weekly therapy treatment calendars.
- Gathered, organized, and mailed monthly billing for all Therapy Services.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Greenbriar Rehabilitation/Argus Rehab Inc.
Eau Claire, WI
07.1995 - 06.1997
- Worked in a long-term care facility, assisting geriatric residents.
- Assisted with home assessments and ordered adaptive equipment for patients prior to discharge.
- Trained patients, nursing staff, and family members in the application of soft and hard lumbar braces, knee braces, and adaptive custom shoes.
- Worked in the Specialty Care Unit with patients on ventilators and oxygen.
- Attended and participated in patient care conferences, discharge meetings, and weekly Medicare meetings.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification -
Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN12-2024
BLS For Healthcare Provider(CPR/AED)/First Aid
American Red Cross
Elk River, MN07-2023
Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Certification -
Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN09-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Duluth Technical College
Duluth, MN06-1995
Skills
- Active on the State of Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry
- 30 years of caring for individuals from infancy to the elderly, in all stages of life
- Capable of instructing and guiding adults and children in activities
- Sensitive to the developmental needs of others, able to provide individualized care
- Ability to follow verbal and written directions, strong communication skills
- Over six years of experience in care facilities providing physical therapy assistance to seniors
- Current First Aid and CPR Certification
Volunteer Experience
- Grandmas Marathon: Duluth, Mn
- Journey Group Leader for Confirmation Group
- Teachers Aid at Meadowvale Elementary School
- Cub Scout "Pack 97" Den Leader
- Mothers of Preschoolers Discussion Group Leader
Timeline
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Little Lambs Christian Daycare
08.2014 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
Prairie River Home Care
01.2014 - 05.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Rotation
Park River Estates & Care Center
08.2013 - 12.2024
Physical Therapist Assistant
Rehab Works/Symphony Health Services
07.1997 - 05.2001
Physical Therapist Assistant
Greenbriar Rehabilitation/Argus Rehab Inc.
07.1995 - 06.1997
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification -
Anoka Technical College
BLS For Healthcare Provider(CPR/AED)/First Aid
American Red Cross
Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Certification -
Anoka Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Duluth Technical College
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