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Sara Sandvick

Ames,Iowa

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Medication Aide

Northridge Village
02.2017 - Current
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bethany Life Communities
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.

Server

The Cafe
01.2010 - 03.2013
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.

Server Shift Leader

Wallaby's Sport's Bar & Grille
07.2005 - 01.2011
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, and trained new staff.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.

Night Auditor

Holiday Inn
06.2010 - 08.2010
  • Completed night audit for guest ledgers to close bank and cash registers, reconciling issues quickly, and marking discrepancies.
  • Oversaw night auditing of daily room occupancy and hotel revenue.
  • Generated and printed daily financial reports to track hotel performance.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Investigated auditing discrepancies by reconciling cash drop and credit card transactions.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
12.2008

High School Diploma -

Gilbert High School
Gilbert, IA
05.2005

Skills

  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Mobility Support
  • Drug Preparation
  • Bandaging Patients

Timeline

Certified Medication Aide

Northridge Village
02.2017 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bethany Life Communities
01.2013 - 01.2017

Night Auditor

Holiday Inn
06.2010 - 08.2010

Server

The Cafe
01.2010 - 03.2013

Server Shift Leader

Wallaby's Sport's Bar & Grille
07.2005 - 01.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

Des Moines Area Community College

High School Diploma -

Gilbert High School

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