Sara Scheckla
Woodland,WA
Summary
Caring and dependable CNA 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
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Legacy Health
Vancouver, WA
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Train Conductor
BNSF Railway
Vancouver, WA
08.2006 - 09.2023
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
CNA
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Cascade Park
Vancouver, WA
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided customized care according to individual health plan.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA and organizational privacy-protecting policies.
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Cashier
Fred Meyer
Vancouver, WA
08.2001 - 08.2006
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
Education
Undergrad - Pre Nursing
Clark College
Vancouver, WA09.2022
Ridgefield High School
Ridgefield, WA06.2002
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Vital Signs Collection
- Monitoring Fluids
- Patient-Focused Care
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Basic Life Support
- Transporting Patients
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
Timeline
CNA
Legacy Health
08.2023 - Current
CNA
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Cascade Park
07.2022 - 02.2023
Train Conductor
BNSF Railway
08.2006 - 09.2023
Cashier
Fred Meyer
08.2001 - 08.2006
Undergrad - Pre Nursing
Clark College
Ridgefield High School