Sarah NODINE
Waitsburg,WA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Manager
Innovative surface solutions LLC
Prosser, WA
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained financial records, prepared budgets, and monitored employees.
- Designed strategies for improving the quality of services provided by the Company
- Went through training sessions for new software systems used in business operations.
- Reviewed existing contracts with vendors and suppliers to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Negotiated pricing agreements with vendors and suppliers based on organizational needs.
- Facilitated communication between different teams within the organization through regular meetings.
- Prepared monthly financial statements
- Provided feedback to improve strategies, programs and initiatives.
Bartender Supervisor
VFW Post 3207
Prosser, WA
05.2023 - Current
- Inspected bar area to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.
- Conducted inventory of supplies, liquor and beer.
- Developed schedules for bartenders, servers and other staff members.
- Trained new bartenders on proper alcohol handling techniques and customer service etiquette.
- Monitored daily sales transactions to ensure accuracy.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints or issues quickly and courteously.
- Enforced all state laws pertaining to the sale of alcohol, tobacco, food items.
- Ensured that all customers were properly ID'd before being served alcoholic beverages.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions using POS systems.
- Reported any discrepancies in cash register funds to management.
- Oversaw the opening and closing procedures including counting money drawers and preparing bank deposits.
- Performed weekly ordering of necessary supplies such as glasses, mixers and garnishes.
- Created monthly work schedules for bartending staff based on business volume and needs.
- Supervised day-to-day operations of the bar area ensuring compliance with health codes and sanitation standards.
- Organized special events such as theme nights, happy hours, promoting them within the local community when possible.
- Placed weekly liquor orders and performed weekly liquor counts, maintaining adequate inventory.
CNA
Private Care
Grandview, WA
10.2002 - 09.2024
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Administered medications
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Education
CNA - CNA
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA01-2002
Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Decision-Making
- Documentation proficiency
- Regulatory Compliance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Trustworthy companion
- Healthcare ethics
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Quick problem solver
Certification
- CNA (2002)
- Nurse Delegation (2006)
- Nurse Delegation Diabetes (2019)
- Dementia Training (2019)
- Mental Health Training (2019)
- HIV/AIDS Training (2002)
- WA state food handlers
- First AID CPR
- MAST (mandatory alcohol service training)
Affiliations
- Volleyball Ball coach
- Volunteering at local VFW
- Volunteers at church camp
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Manager
Innovative surface solutions LLC
06.2024 - Current
Bartender Supervisor
VFW Post 3207
05.2023 - Current
CNA
Private Care
10.2002 - 09.2024
- CNA (2002)
- Nurse Delegation (2006)
- Nurse Delegation Diabetes (2019)
- Dementia Training (2019)
- Mental Health Training (2019)
- HIV/AIDS Training (2002)
- WA state food handlers
- First AID CPR
- MAST (mandatory alcohol service training)
CNA - CNA
Tacoma Community College
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