Sara Murray
Mansfield,TX
Summary
- Experienced in delivering high-quality patient care in dynamic healthcare environments. Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills, creating a supportive atmosphere for patients and staff. Knowledgeable in essential medical procedures and patient monitoring, ensuring adaptability to evolving healthcare needs. Committed to prioritizing patient well-being and safety, consistently achieving high patient satisfaction.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Technician
Encompass Health
Bedford, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Built trusting relationships with patients and families, fostering a supportive atmosphere for recovery.
- Supported patients during physical therapy sessions, providing encouragement and motivation for continued progress.
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Educated patients on proper use of assistive devices, reducing the risk of injury or further complications.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring their comfort during rehabilitation sessions.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to therapists, aiding in optimal treatment adjustments.
Caregiver
Highlands Village Senior Living
Mansfield, OH
02.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance with daily living tasks for seniors in assisted living facilities.
- Enabled residents to achieve independence by addressing their everyday needs.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant/HHA
Good Samaritan home health
Preston, MN
10.2008 - 07.2011
- Assisted clients with personal needs in home setting.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Mayo Health System
Albert Lea, MN
06.2000 - 08.2008
- Cared for patients in a rehabilitation until and med surg
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
St. John’s nursing home
Albert Lea, MN
06.1994 - 10.2000
- Cared for residents in a long term nursing home and Alzheimer’s residents
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- 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.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Education
Ged -
Senior High
Minnesota Skills
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Nursing
- Dementia Care
- Direct support
- Nursing home experience
- Hospital Experience
- Memory Care
- Laundry
- Cleaning Experience
- EMR Systems
- Senior Care
- Food Preparation
- Infection Control Training
- HIPAA
- Alzheimer's Care
- Hoyer lift
- Vital Signs
- Caregiving
- Hospice Care
- Meal Preparation
- Assisted living
- Home Care
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Patient monitoring
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Gait training
- Rehabilitation services
- Professionalism
- Medical terminology
- Relationship building
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Decision-making
- Heavy lifting
- Patient safety
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Reliability
- Basic life support
- Patient ambulation
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Neurological rehabilitation
Timeline
Rehabilitation Technician
Encompass Health
04.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Highlands Village Senior Living
02.2022 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant/HHA
Good Samaritan home health
10.2008 - 07.2011
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Mayo Health System
06.2000 - 08.2008
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
St. John’s nursing home
06.1994 - 10.2000
Ged -
Senior High