Sarah McBride
Certified Nurses Assistant
Litchfield,IL
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Bridge Care Suites, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while maintaining meticulous documentation. Recognized for building strong patient relationships and delivering empathetic support, ensuring optimal care outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Bridge Care Suites
04.2019 - Current
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep [Job title]s informed of changes
- Documented all care actions by completing records and logs with [Software] and [Software]
- Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information
Nursing Assistant
Auburn Rehab And Care Center
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or blood in urine
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to [Job title] to maintain adherence to safety protocols
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Employed mobility devices and [Type] equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep [Job title]s informed of changes
Nursing Assistant
Eastland Senior Care And Retirement Community
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or blood in urine
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep [Job title]s informed of changes
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom
Nursing Assistant
Auburun Rehab And Care Center
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or blood in urine
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients’ condition or environment immediately to [Job Title]
- Employed mobility devices and [Type] equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve [Skill]
- Documented all care actions by completing records and logs with [Software] and [Software]
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
Nursing Assistant
Pleasant Hill Village
09.2014 - 11.2017
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or blood in urine
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients’ condition or environment immediately to [Job Title]
- Employed mobility devices and [Type] equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Documented all care actions by completing records and logs with [Software] and [Software]
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information
- Cared for average of [Number] patients per [Timeframe] in [Type] facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs
Direct Support Professional
Commuinty Living Options
09.2011 - 02.2014
- Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
- Supervised safety, behavior and [Type] actions during scheduled and emergency trips off campus
- Quickly identified problematic changes in patient behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records
- Worked with [Type] patients to provide emotional support and closely monitor potentially dangerous changes to behavior
- Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills
Education
High School Diploma -
Belleville High School Township East
Belleville, ILSkills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient relationship building
- Infection control
- Mobility assistance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Catheter care
- Electronic charting
- Patient relations
- Companionship and emotional support
- Light housekeeping
- Client documentation
- Healthcare ethics
- Computer literate
- HIPAA
- Behavior redirection
- Supply restocking
- Specimen collection
- Infection control procedures
- Monitoring fluids
- Personal hygiene support
- Patient care and safety
- Linen management
- Collecting specimens
- Call light response
- Patient mobility support
- Time management
- Vital signs
- Attention to detail
- Patient care quality
- Collecting vital signs
- Empathy and compassionate care
Certification
Certified Nurses Assistant
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Bridge Care Suites
04.2019 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Eastland Senior Care And Retirement Community
04.2018 - 04.2019
Nursing Assistant
Auburn Rehab And Care Center
02.2018 - 04.2019
Nursing Assistant
Auburun Rehab And Care Center
11.2017 - 04.2019
Nursing Assistant
Pleasant Hill Village
09.2014 - 11.2017
Direct Support Professional
Commuinty Living Options
09.2011 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
Belleville High School Township East