Sarah Brandenburg
Aspinwall,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician, Nursing Student
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- 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.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Administrative Coordinator
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed and maintained electronic and paper-based filing systems to keep essential documents and information easily accessible and organized.
- Supported project management efforts by tracking deadlines, maintaining documentation, and communicating progress updates to stakeholders.
- Provided exceptional administrative support to executive staff members through meticulous organization skills and attention to detail.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives within tight timelines.
- Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
- Organized successful events by overseeing logistics, managing vendors, and coordinating promotional efforts.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Coordinated large-scale events, ensuring smooth execution and positive attendee feedback.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Facilitated smooth day-to-day operations by anticipating needs, proactively addressing potential issues, and efficiently resolving problems as they arose.
- Answered phone calls and responded to inquiries from customers, vendors and other external contacts.
- Proactively identified opportunities for improving administrative processes, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA12-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH05-2016
Skills
- Patient observation; Safety & Psychological 1:1 needs
- Infection control standards
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Professional bedside manner
- Clinical training
- Compassionate care
Accomplishments
- Awarded BEE (Beyond Exceptional Expectations) Award as an Administrative Coordinator during my time with the Professional Development & Magnet Team.
- Collaborated with Magnet team in the development in UPMC St. Margaret's 4th Designation Magnet Excellence; Six Exemplars.
- First employee to receive the "MyHealth Role Model" award at UPMC St. Margaret.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association. exp. 02/2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association. exp. 10/2026
- Basic Arrhythmias Course exp. 02/2025
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, Nursing Student
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Administrative Coordinator
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association. exp. 02/2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association. exp. 10/2026
- Basic Arrhythmias Course exp. 02/2025
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine
Cuyahoga Community College
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