Sara Wintle
Dunbarton,NH
Summary
Compassionate LNA with just under 10 years of experience. Very knowledgeable in the field and has dedication to specialized patient care, looking to help make a difference!
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Nursing Assistant
IntelyCare
Quincy, MA
12.2020 - Current
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Amedisys Home Health And Hospice
Bedford, NH
02.2017 - 08.2021
- Providing personal care and ADL's, vital signs, assisting with ambulation, positioning for patients who can't do so for themselves
- Traveling to patient homes
- Providing end of life care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in Number-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Salemhaven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Salem, NH
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living: bathing, dressings, assistance to bathroom, feeding, assist with ambulation, assist with positioning for patients who can’t do so for themselves, transfers
- Assist nurses with admitting, transferring and discharging patients
- Documenting patient meals, behaviors, transfers, etc
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in Number-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Elliot Hospital
Manchester, NH
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Gerophsychiatric Unit
- Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living: bathing, dressings, assistance to bathroom, feeding, assist with ambulation, assist with positioning for patients who can’t do so for themselves, transfers
- Assist nurses with admitting, transferring and discharging patients
- Documenting patient meals, behaviors, transfers, physical restraints, etc
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in Number-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for Type patient rooms.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Hillsborough County Nursing Home
Goffstown, NH
04.2013 - 12.2014
- Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living: bathing, dressings, assistance to bathroom, feeding, assist with ambulation, assist with positioning for patients who can’t do so for themselves, transfers
- Assist nurses with admitting, transferring and discharging patients
- Documenting patient meals, behaviors, transfers, etc
Customer Service Cashier
Dairy Queen
Manchester, NH
04.2012 - 11.2013
- Taking customer orders
- Handling drive-thru
- Running cash register
- Restocking of supplies
- General cleaning of all work areas
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
- Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Handled approximately daily credit and cash transactions for customers with accuracy and speed.
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
- Maintained reports of transactions and greeted customers when entering and leaving establishment.
- Processed accurate and efficient sales and return transactions to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Demonstrated product features, answered questions, and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
Hostess/ Bartender
Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant
Manchester, NH
09.2009 - 03.2011
- Answering customer calls, taking phone orders & reservations
- Seating customers
- General office work; i.e.… faxing, copying, filing
- Bartender duties
- Taking customer payments, both cash & credit cards
- Nightly balancing of cash register
Education
BLS/CPR 02/11/16 - undefined
License # 050057-24 -
LNA Health Careers
Manchester, NH01.2013
Diploma -
Manchester Central High School
Manchester, NH06.2009
Skills
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Emotional and Social Support
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Nutrition and Diet
- Linen Replacements
- Caregiver Relations
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Fluid Measurement
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Post-Mortem Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital Signs Collection
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Observation Documentation
- Bedsore Prevention
- Needs Determination
- Proper Staffing
- Direct Supervision
- Checking Supplies
- Company Guidelines
- Oral Hygiene
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Care Monitoring
- Status Updates
- Basic Life Support
- Respiratory Treatments
- Quality Education
- Wound Care
- Universal Precautions
- Mobility Devices
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Reading Comprehension
- Patient Health Information Privacy
- Patient Medical Histories
- Performance Improvement
- Feeding Tube Management
- Catheter Care
- Calm Under Stress
- Emotional Intelligence
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Quality Patient Care
- Biohazard Disposal
- Intercultural Competence
- First Aid Certification
- CNA Certification
- Consistent Follow Through
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Patient Safety Management
Timeline
Licensed Nursing Assistant
IntelyCare
12.2020 - Current
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Amedisys Home Health And Hospice
02.2017 - 08.2021
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Elliot Hospital
08.2015 - 04.2016
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Salemhaven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
06.2015 - 02.2017
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Hillsborough County Nursing Home
04.2013 - 12.2014
Customer Service Cashier
Dairy Queen
04.2012 - 11.2013
Hostess/ Bartender
Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant
09.2009 - 03.2011
BLS/CPR 02/11/16 - undefined
License # 050057-24 -
LNA Health Careers
Diploma -
Manchester Central High School