Sara Simmons
Glenmora,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Prairie Manor Nursing Home
Pine Prairie, LA
02.2016 - Current
- 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.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 15 -bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
Waitress
Crawfish Barn
Vidrine, LA
08.2014 - 02.2016
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Enlisted coworkers' assistance for multi-order delivery to avoid spilling or dropping food.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mamou High School
Mamou05.2014
Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital Signs Collection
- Bedsore Prevention
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Linen Replacements
- Oral Hygiene
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Collecting Specimens
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Preparing Meals
Timeline
CNA
Prairie Manor Nursing Home
02.2016 - Current
Waitress
Crawfish Barn
08.2014 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Mamou High School
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