Sarah Garcia
El Paso,TX
Summary
Compassionate, personable individual looking for a position as a Certified Nursing Assistant with the healthcare industry. Bringing 5 years of experience with patient care and extensive training, CNA certification, and a high degree of enthusiasm towards the well-being of patients. Proven ability to adapt to the demands of a diverse and challenging workload. Possess strong work ethic and a desire to go beyond the expectations of employer. Tenacious and resourceful individual who has a positive attitude aimed at creating an atmosphere of positivity in a healthcare environment. SPECIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Familiar with medical terminology and disease control standards Competent in taking and recording vitals Excellent ability in fast paced environment Able to maintain neat and organized patient room Proven ability to report and record patients’ condition Able to develop and maintain positive relationships with patients Adept at providing assistance to residents in activities of daily living including feeding and bathing Able to comply with clients’ confidentiality and privacy standards.
Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
Cuidado Casero Home Health & Hospice
06.2019 - Current
- Demonstrating outstanding home health care to patients who are facing life-limiting illness, to include observe, report, and document patient status and care promptly
- Recognizing emergencies and appropriate response in a emergency
- Assist with safe ambulation, healthy meal preparation and assist patients to self- administer medications
- Reports changed in a patient’s condition and needs, maintenance and infection control
- Demonstrated highest knowledge and respect of patient rights to privacy and protection of patient confidentiality
- Consistently organized and communicated patient care activities to assigned Registered Nurse
- Monitors and documents information regarding patient activities, as directed by Registered Nurse.
- Supported needs of residents under long-term care
Certified Nursing Assistant
UMC Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Del Sol Medical Center
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Providing outstanding patient care, to include activities of daily living, vital signs and intake and output
- Successfully participates in the unit based Quality Improvement process
- Practices, endorses and provides customer service skills to patients, visitors physicians and staff
- Demonstrated highest knowledge and respect of patient rights to privacy and protection of patient confidentiality
- Consistently organized and communicated patient care activities to the patient and to assigned Registered Nurse
- Monitors and documents information regarding patient activities, as directed by the Registered Nurse
- Sarah Garcia, 602-329-2611, sarawhh13@gmail.com Page 2
- Sarah ann garcia 200 manuel dr
- El paso, tx 79907329-2611
- Sarawhh13@gmail
Certified Nurse Assistant
La Estancia Rehab Center
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Demonstrated supreme customer service skills
- Provided services such as, but not limited to: meal preparation, activities of daily living, non-medical care activities, socializing and relationship building, leisure and community activities and attendance at medical appointments
- Assisted and monitored patients' exercise routine
- Transferred physically disabled patients to ensure were able to complete their sessions
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment in therapy rooms and patient rooms
- Assisted patients with post-therapy exercise regimen.
Receptionist/Cashier
Chandler Harley Davidson
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Responsible for ringing up customers in a timely manner and guaranteeing high level of customer service
- Enhanced all selling behaviors to ensure excellent customer experience
- Expressed appreciation and invited customers to return to the store
- Managed quality communication, customer support and product representation for each client
- Duties included, but limited to, customer interaction resulting in sales and customer loyalty
- Communicated effectively with sales leadership team, and associates including cascading relevant information
- Efficient in processing stock onto sales floor and displaying it according to visual standards
- Maintaining inventory.
Sales Associate
The Pet Zone
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Handle weekly inventory and vendor relations to ensure the timely and cost-effective purchasing of pet supplies, accessories and pet food
- Processed and completed customer applications for loan approvals for purchasing high dollar valued pets through Pioneer Banking
- Customer focused and built strong customer loyalty
- Maintained upkeep of animals by bathing, grooming, and medicating animals daily
- Manage front store/back store operations for this high volume business
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with colleagues
- Recognized as Top Performer in weekly sales over a previous year on several occasions
- Maintained 100% incident-free environment and ensured compliance with all regulation.
Education
Certification - Phlebotomy Technician
Cultural Technical Institute
El Paso, TX09.2023
CNA #1000054524 American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR - undefined
2020
Health & Human Services Commission - undefined
2019
CNA #NA0060025138 - undefined
Arizona Medical Training Institute
2017
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El Paso Community College, Ysleta High School
2010
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El Paso, TX2009
Skills
- Charting Expertise
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Medications Familiarity
- Familiar with medical terminology and disease control standards
- Able to maintain neat and organized patients room
- Competent in taking and recording vitals
- Proven ability to report and record patient's conditions
- Able to comply with clients confidentiality and privacy standards
- Excellent ability in fast paced environment
- Able to develop and maintain positive relationships with patients
- Drawing Blood
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
UMC Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2022
Certified Nurse Assistant
Cuidado Casero Home Health & Hospice
06.2019 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant
Del Sol Medical Center
08.2018 - 03.2019
Certified Nurse Assistant
La Estancia Rehab Center
02.2017 - 09.2017
Receptionist/Cashier
Chandler Harley Davidson
01.2015 - 01.2016
Sales Associate
The Pet Zone
01.2010 - 01.2012
Certification - Phlebotomy Technician
Cultural Technical Institute
CNA #1000054524 American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR - undefined
Health & Human Services Commission - undefined
CNA #NA0060025138 - undefined
Arizona Medical Training Institute
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El Paso Community College, Ysleta High School
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