Sarah Futrell
Coolidge,AZ
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers fourteen years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use. Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden. Expertise in inpatient adult, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal and maternal care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Dignity Health
Chandler, AZ
07.2017 - Current
- Caring for critically ill patients, communicate patient needs and observed/reported changes in patient condition on to the supervising Nurse or Physician, provide direct patient care which may include, clinical procedures, phlebotomy, blood glucose monitoring, collection of specimens, including non-invasive body fluids and blood specimens and assist with other activities of daily living
- The PCT may assist nursing in the retrieval and delivering of medicines per the unit standard and may prep for invasive procedures per unit protocol
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
Patient Care Assistant
Banner Health
Mesa, AZ
07.2008 - 08.2017
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Mesa, Az 08.2001 - 05.2022
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AzSkills
Hospice and palliative care
Patient services
Medical laboratory procedures
Feeding assistance
Culturally-competent care
Mobility assistance aptitude
Professional bedside manner
High level of autonomy
Qualified in patient transport
Measuring bodily fluids
Inpatient care
Conducting intakes
Patient Management
Recording vital signs
Documenting behaviors
Observing responses
Outpatient care
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Patient-focused care
EMR / EHR
Chronic disease management
Transporting patients
Responding to emergencies
Supporting personal needs
Feeding assistance expert
Companionship and emotional support
Direct Patient Care
Certification
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Dignity Health
07.2017 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Banner Health
07.2008 - 08.2017
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
06-2008
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
08.2001 - 05.2022
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
Pima Medical Institute