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Sarah Arledge

Oakwood

Summary

Compassionate In-Home Nurse with experience caring for patients in residential settings. Strengths include administering treatments, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Known for fostering strong patient relationships and contributing to a positive home atmosphere. Have consistently improved patient quality of life through high-quality nursing care.

Compassionate In-Home Nurse known for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, medication administration, and wound care. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to enhance patient comfort and wellness.

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.

Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

In home nurse

IHSS Public Authority
Clearlake
11.2009 - Current
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes in condition to supervising physicians.
  • Evaluated equipment needs for home health care visits such as oxygen tanks or wheelchairs.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, treatments, medications, and other interventions performed.
  • Provided in-home nursing care to patients with a variety of medical conditions.
  • Assisted in developing short-term goals that addressed the patient's immediate needs as well as long-term goals that addressed overall wellness objectives.
  • Developed individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific needs.
  • Counseled patients on nutrition, hygiene habits, activity levels, stress management techniques.
  • Assessed patient health by performing physical examinations and taking vital signs.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
  • Provided emotional support to both patients and family members during difficult times.
  • Recognized potential risks or complications associated with various medical conditions or treatments and took appropriate action to address them promptly.
  • Actively sought out continuing education opportunities related to advances in nursing practice.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations in the home environment such as falls or seizures.
  • Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by the physician.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding disease processes, treatment options, lifestyle modifications, and self-care techniques.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate interdisciplinary care services for patients.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, feeding, eating assistance, ambulation, transferring assistance.
  • Performed wound care management including dressing changes and topical applications of medication as needed.
  • Ensured compliance with established policies and procedures related to patient safety and quality assurance standards.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Manager in Training

Walmart
Bastrop
01.2005 - 07.2008
  • Managed recruitment efforts including job postings, interviewing applicants, and making hiring decisions.
  • Facilitated meetings between upper management and staff members to discuss ideas or issues related to operations.
  • Created reports detailing process improvements, cost savings initiatives, and customer satisfaction results.
  • Assisted department heads with budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment with overall organizational strategy.
  • Trained new hires on company policies and procedures.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement through analysis of existing practices and technologies.
  • Conducted performance appraisals to monitor employee progress.
  • Implemented effective change management techniques when introducing new products or services.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to team members on a regular basis.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding labor relations and safety regulations.
  • Developed and implemented training plans for new employees.
  • Encouraged collaboration between different teams within the organization by creating an atmosphere of trust and respect.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, performance reviews, disciplinary actions.
  • Developed strategies to motivate staff members in order to increase productivity levels.
  • Established objectives for individual departments and monitored their progress towards achievement of those goals.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism.
  • Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement in processes, systems, and procedures.
  • Maintained current understanding of company offerings to better serve customers and team members.
  • Worked closely with customers to understand needs and resolve diverse issues.
  • Delegating employee assignments, monitored progress and evaluated performance.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
  • Resolved client issues by delivering excellent customer service and maintaining positive attitude.
  • Enhanced leadership abilities through training and hands-on task completion.
  • Supported staff training, development and evaluation.
  • Learned company processes, procedures and employee role functions.
  • Shadowed managers to gain understanding of organizational expectations and management techniques.
  • Resolved customer issues efficiently to build loyalty.
  • Compiled reports on competitor analysis and presented findings to management.
  • Provided support in managing social media accounts and content marketing efforts.
  • Assisted in financial forecasting and budgeting processes alongside finance managers.
  • Conducted market research and analyzed data to identify industry trends.
  • Participated in leadership training sessions to develop managerial skills.
  • Participated in risk management assessments and mitigation planning.
  • Implemented process improvements to increase operational efficiency.
  • Participated in cross-functional training programs to understand various business operations.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress and challenges.
  • Conducted employee performance reviews in collaboration with human resources.
  • Analyzed sales data and produced reports on performance metrics.
  • Coordinated logistics for business meetings, workshops, and corporate events.
  • Assisted in the development of sales strategies and customer retention plans.
  • Monitored inventory levels and assisted in supply chain management activities.
  • Facilitated internal communications between departments to ensure alignment of objectives.
  • Supported project management tasks, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
  • Engaged in customer service initiatives to improve client satisfaction levels.
  • Participated in recruitment efforts, including interviewing and selecting candidates.
  • Assisted in developing strategic business plans under supervision of senior managers.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to enhance product positioning and branding.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
  • Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
  • Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
  • Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.

Customer Service Executive

Walmart
Austin
06.2002 - 01.2004
  • Assisted with customer inquiries related to product information, order status, returns and exchanges, billing issues and more.
  • Responded promptly to emails sent by customers seeking assistance.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers by providing knowledgeable advice on products and services.

Valet Runner

Hyatt regency
Cedar Creek
01.2001 - 09.2003
  • Completed daily paperwork accurately according to company standards.
  • Assisted customers with their luggage, packages, coats, and other items as needed.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment used including vacuums, air compressors and car wash machines.
  • Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner, providing excellent customer service.
  • Provided excellent customer service at all times by being friendly and helpful.
  • Maintained the cleanliness of the facility by sweeping, mopping floors and emptying trash receptacles.
  • Ensured that all customer requests were met promptly and efficiently.
  • Greeted customers and provided valet service in a prompt and courteous manner.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment.
  • Gave directions to guests regarding hotels, restaurants and other attractions in the area.
  • Maintained cleanliness of service area by sweeping, mopping and organizing.
  • Informed guests of location of hotel reception, concierge and lounges.

Education

Science

Woodland Community College
Clearlake, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Science

Mendocino Community College
Ukiah, CA

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Care plan development
  • Medication administration
  • Health education
  • Nursing procedures
  • Team collaboration
  • Client advocacy
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Customer service
  • Occupational therapy assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Physical therapy assistance
  • Behavioral health support
  • Nutritional support
  • Chronic disease management
  • Catheter care
  • Pediatric nursing
  • Care coordination
  • Respiratory care
  • Family education
  • Post-surgical care
  • Nutrition support
  • Recording vital signs
  • Housekeeping
  • Meal preparation
  • Care planning
  • Healthcare aide supervision
  • Post-surgical recovery
  • Client transportation
  • Pediatric care
  • Physical therapy
  • Clinical documentation and reporting
  • Patient transportation
  • Patient condition monitoring
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Catheter monitoring
  • Preventive healthcare
  • Home healthcare
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Needs assessment
  • Therapy and counseling
  • Patient examination
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Surgical assistance
  • Clear patient communication
  • Documentation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Procedure assistance
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Patient care assessment
  • Sanitation
  • Emergency nursing pediatric course
  • Direct patient care

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

In home nurse

IHSS Public Authority
11.2009 - Current

Manager in Training

Walmart
01.2005 - 07.2008

Customer Service Executive

Walmart
06.2002 - 01.2004

Valet Runner

Hyatt regency
01.2001 - 09.2003

Science

Woodland Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Science

Mendocino Community College
Sarah Arledge