Sarah Huff
Fairborn,OH
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Premier Health Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, OH
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient care and safety protocols.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and hospital procedures effectively.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Patient Care Technician
Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Collecting accurate blood glucometer readings for the nursing staff and reporting any abnormalities
- Monitor patient condition and reported changes to the nursing staff
- Transporting patient to different units in the hospital
- Monitoring patients who are homicidal or suicidal to prevent harm
- Demonstrate knowledge of infection control related to hand washing and universal precautions
- Maintain chart and filed paperwork, facilitating clerical functions
- Implement care plans by performing patient care activities under supervision of licensed nurses
Waitress
Airport Café, Urbana Ohio
Urbana, Ohio
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Fast paced service delivery
- Greeted and escorted guests to tables, fostering warm welcome
- Offered menu recommendations, highlighting popular dishes to optimize guest enjoyment
- Complied with health department regulations to prevent foodborne illness
- Upsold drinks and desserts, boosting revenue and profit
Phlebotomist
Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield Ohio
Springfield, Ohio
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Documented specimen transfers to monitor progress through collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis
- Organized and cleaned blood-drawing trays to maintain sterile environment
- Verified laboratory requisition forms against specimen tubes to reduce errors
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe and butterfly venipuncture methods
- Disposed of biohazard materials in accordance with applicable laws and standards
- Explained fluid and tissue collection procedures to patients
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Hondros College of Nursing
Dayton, OH12-2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
04-2023
General Education Diploma - General Education Diploma GED
Urbana High School
05-2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- Inpatient care
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
- Licensed Registered Nurse - RN.554439
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Premier Health Miami Valley Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton Ohio
11.2022 - 01.2023
Waitress
Airport Café, Urbana Ohio
04.2022 - 12.2022
Phlebotomist
Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield Ohio
09.2021 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
General Education Diploma - General Education Diploma GED
Urbana High School
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Hondros College of Nursing