Sarah Montgomery
Terre Haute,IN
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Vermilion Convalescent Center, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for implementing effective infection control practices and providing compassionate emotional support, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. A reliable team player skilled in clinical documentation and committed to fostering a positive healing environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Vermilion Convalescent Center
Clinton, IN
05.2021 - 05.2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and communal areas to uphold hygiene standards.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient assistance and safety protocols.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Implemented infection control measures effectively throughout the facility.
- Provided emotional support to residents, fostering a positive environment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
CNA
Clinton Gardens
Clinton, IN
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care approaches.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CNA
Vermilion Convalescent Center
Clinton, IN
12.2013 - 09.2018
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and communal areas to uphold hygiene standards.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient assistance and safety protocols.
Education
Certified Nurse's Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Terre Haute04-2014
High School Diploma -
South Vermilion High School
Clinton, IN05-2013
Skills
Time management
Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Compassion and empathy
Bathing assistance
Attention to detail
HIPAA compliance
Feeding assistance
Basic life support
Dressing assistance
Maintaining confidentiality
End-of-life care
Compassionate communication
Patient transfers
Emotional support
Emergency response
Clinical documentation
Multitasking and organization
Team collaboration
Active listening
Flexibility and adaptability
Conflict resolution
Patient advocacy
Health monitoring
Infection control practices
Toileting assistance
Lifting and transferring
Patient hygiene assistance
Reliable team player
Recording vital signs
Safety precautions
Collecting vital signs
Bedside manner
Compassionate
Patient lifting
Patient-focused care
Electronic charting
Compassionate caregiver
Direct patient care
Mobility assistance
Companionship and emotional support
Responding to emergencies
Documenting behaviors
Light housekeeping
Maintaining privacy
Adaptable
Trustworthy companion
Vital sign recording
Infection control procedures
Timeline
CNA
Vermilion Convalescent Center
05.2021 - 05.2026
CNA
Clinton Gardens
09.2018 - 04.2019
CNA
Vermilion Convalescent Center
12.2013 - 09.2018
Certified Nurse's Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
South Vermilion High School