SARAH MESENBERG
Schofield,WI
Summary
I have worked in the healthcare field for 25 years. I have extensive knowledge in customer service. I am great with working with others as a team but also work well with patients and their families. Excellent organizational skills, administrative skills and communication. Experience in database and records management. Well trained in conflict management and filing data entry. I am a hard worker who always goes above and beyond and will quickly adapt to new environments. I love a challenge.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Coordinator
North Central Health Care Center
02.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented volunteer recruitment strategies to enhance community engagement.
- Coordinated training sessions for new volunteers, ensuring compliance with health care standards.
- Streamlined communication processes between volunteers and staff to improve operational efficiency.
- Led volunteer recognition programs, fostering a positive and motivating environment.
- Managed scheduling of volunteers to optimize resource allocation across various departments.
- Analyzed feedback from volunteers and staff to refine training materials and procedures continuously.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to expand volunteer outreach initiatives effectively.
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with other departments to identify specific needs for volunteers, optimizing resource allocation and improving program effectiveness.
CNA
North Central Health Care Center
02.2019 - 12.2023
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted with mobility and personal hygiene, promoting independence among residents.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Trained and mentored new CNAs on best practices and safety protocols in patient care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
CNA
Atrium Post Acute Care of Weston
11.2013 - Current
- My job duties included taking care of residents that were unable to care for themselves. This includes; activities of daily living, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, transfers, hygiene cares, and mobility. I am also responsible for obtaining vitals, getting weights, and documenting day to day resident status. I have also took on the responsibility of training new employees. I take great pride in caring for my patients and taking part in the recovery of these patients and maintaining their quality of living.
Manager
Bruisers nightclub
11.2011 - 12.2016
- Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll.
- Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
- Collect and deposit money into accounts, disburse funds from cash accounts to pay bills or invoices, keep records of collections and disbursements, and ensure accounts are balanced.
- Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
- Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.
- Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
- Maintain scheduling and event calendars. Scheduled bands to play.
- Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors.
- Provide services to customers, such as order placement or account information.
- Order and dispense supplies.
- Supervise other clerical staff and provide training and orientation to new staff.
- Prepare conference or event materials, such as flyers or invitations. Dealt with radio stations for advertising.
CNA
Kennedy Park Nursing and Rehab Center
08.2010 - 04.2013
- Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.
- Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff.
- Perform nursing duties, such as administering medications, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens, or drawing blood samples.
CNA
Healthcare center
01.2009 - 04.2011
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.
- Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.
- Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.
- I received special training for working with patients with dementia.
- Assisted with transferring residents
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines
CNA
Harmony Assisted Living
05.2007 - 12.2009
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.
- Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.
- Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.
- Perform nursing duties, such as administering medications, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens, or drawing blood samples.
- Participate in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, or television viewing.
- Complete administrative tasks, such as entering orders into computer, answering telephone calls, or maintaining medical or facility information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Wausau, WIBachelor of Science - General nursing
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Customer and Personal Service
- Reports and spreadsheets
- Complex Problem Solving
- Experience in home health, short-term, long-term, assisted living, dementia and rehabilitation
- CPR and first aid certified
- Documenting
- Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Critical Thinking
- Administration and Management
- Medical terminology
- Clerical
- Medication passing
- Volunteer coordination
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Volunteer Coordinator
North Central Health Care Center
02.2019 - Current
CNA
North Central Health Care Center
02.2019 - 12.2023
CNA
Atrium Post Acute Care of Weston
11.2013 - Current
Manager
Bruisers nightclub
11.2011 - 12.2016
CNA
Kennedy Park Nursing and Rehab Center
08.2010 - 04.2013
CNA
Healthcare center
01.2009 - 04.2011
CNA
Harmony Assisted Living
05.2007 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - General nursing
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College