Sarah Blue
Summerville,SC
Summary
Dynamic Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Ready Force Staffing, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate support and effective communication. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and dedicated to implementing care plans that promote independence and well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ready Force Staffing
Charleston, SC
10.2022 - 04.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, enhancing overall care experience.
- Educated patients on health management practices, promoting self-care strategies.
- Adhered to infection control procedures, contributing to a safe healthcare environment.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and operational protocols.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- 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.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Streamlined patient care procedures, improving efficiency and reducing wait times for treatments.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
HR Manager
Caring Home Health
Charleston, SC
12.2020 - 10.2022
- Developed and implemented HR policies aligning with organizational goals.
- Managed recruitment processes, enhancing candidate sourcing and selection efficiency.
- Facilitated employee onboarding and training programs to improve retention rates.
- Streamlined performance appraisal systems to ensure consistency and fairness in evaluations.
- Oversaw employee relations initiatives, fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Led diversity and inclusion efforts, promoting equitable practices within the organization.
- Analyzed HR metrics to identify trends, improving decision-making processes for leadership.
- Collaborated with management to design strategic workforce planning initiatives supporting business growth.
- Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
- Implemented performance management systems, providing constructive feedback and coaching opportunities for employees.
- Oversaw payroll functions, ensuring accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for sensitive employee information.
- Collaborated closely with department heads in executing strategic workforce planning initiatives that aligned human capital resources with company goals.
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
- Ensured legal compliance with labor laws by conducting regular audits and updating policies as necessary.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Improved workplace culture through the development and implementation of diversity initiatives.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SCForeign Language Spanish
USC Salk
Walterboro, SCCertified Nursing Assistant - Skilled Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SCSkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Adaptable
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient care
- Geriatric care
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Trustworthy companion
- Colostomy care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient management
- Specimen collection
- Light housekeeping
- Blood glucose testing
- Valid state driver's license
- Patient relations
- Indirect patient care
- Condition monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Observing responses
- Reliable transportation
- Patient assessments
- Quality assurance
- Activity coordination
- Preparing meals
- Activity planning
- EMR / EHR
- Conducting intakes
- Medical records management
- Quality assurance controls
- Restraint application
- Outpatient care
- Meal planning
- Pediatric care
- Database administration
- Medical office administration
- Case management
- Tracheostomy care
- Chronic disease management
- IV maintenance
- Wound care specialist
- Shared governance
- General housekeeping
- Intake recording
- Helping with medication
- Admitting support
- Range of motion exercises
- Toileting assistance
- Catheter change and preparation
- Quick problem solver
- Documentation expert
- Monitoring fluids
- Able to lift number pounds
- Oxygen therapy
- Infection control procedures
- Family support and assistance
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Collecting specimens
- Vital sign recording
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Performing patient intakes
- G-tube care
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- EHR management
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Respiratory equipment training
- CNA certification
- Vital signs
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ready Force Staffing
10.2022 - 04.2025
HR Manager
Caring Home Health
12.2020 - 10.2022
Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine
Trident Technical College
Foreign Language Spanish
USC Salk
Certified Nursing Assistant - Skilled Nursing
Trident Technical College