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Sarah Ogden

Jasper,GA

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant, Med tech, who is driven, compassionate, organized, very well at problem solving and ensuring quality care in everything I do. Currently on the path to take my passion about this field of work to the next level and get my RN degree. Dedicated, reliable, passionate, trustworthy, very observant of surroundings and patients needs and changes. I have 24 going on 25years experience in the medical field ranging from Developmentally disabled to geriatric, assisted living nursing home, home health and hospice. I have also held a lead position in the last few companies I have worked for. Those positions included scheduling for other aides as well as myself, doing medication audits, reporting to nurses and directors on behalf of myself and all the CNA's I was managing. Training new employees. I am a team player I step up whenever need very reliable and everyone can count on me no matter who it is asking. I am willing to step up whenever and wherever and am excited to continue growing my career with new experiences and titles.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cornerstone Hospice
Marietta, GA
04.2021 - Current
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • I make the schedule for the other CNA/HHA's
  • I previously ordered all supplies for patients incontinent and any other supplies needed.
  • I train all the new CNA/HHA's that are hired
  • I report daily to family, nurses, wellness directors
  • I chart in MyUnity for guidlines to keep in compliance with regulations.
  • I use excel, word, teams and zoom.
  • If there are call outs I cover or find the coverage to ensure patients are seen and stay in compliance.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.

Lead Med Tech/Certified Nurse Aide

Manor Lake Assisted Living
Ellijay, GA
01.2019 - 03.2021
  • Lead med tech made the schedules for all the med techs and CNA'S for all 3 shifts. Assisted the nurse in keeping track of all drs orders and all paperwork in order. Did medication audits on the med carts weekly.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • 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.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.

Medication Technician

The Lodges Jasper
Jasper , GA
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Passed meds, took blood sugar, gave insulin, took vitals, weighed patients monthly.
  • Reordered medications, counted meds, did cart audits, disposed of unused or expired meds.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.

Certified Nurse Aide

Greenbrier Nursing Home
Enid, OK
02.2015 - 01.2017
  • Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Provided compassionate care to elderly and disabled patients.
  • Maintained patient records including vital signs, intake and output measurements and other data.
  • Monitored patient health conditions and reported changes to the nursing staff.
  • Transported patients safely between locations using wheelchairs or strhers.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in changing bed linens, turning and repositioning of bedridden patients.
  • Participated in developing individualized plans of care based on patient needs.
  • Recorded food and fluid intake and output accurately throughout shift.
  • Demonstrated proper body mechanics when transferring, lifting, positioning or ambulating patients.
  • Observed infection control policies while providing direct patient care.
  • Ensured that medical equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of all patient information.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.

Certified Nurse Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant

Golden Oaks Village
Enid, OK
05.2013 - 02.2015
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Home Health Aide

Private Care
Enid, OK
03.2012 - 05.2013
  • Took care of patient in home assisted with cooking, cleaning, running errands, taking vitals as needed and distrubuting medication as prescribed.
  • Helped with stand by assist for shower and grooming.
  • Took to doctor appointments.
  • Did grocery shopping and paying of bills.

Certified Nurse Aide

Waynoka Nursing Center
Waynoka , OK
01.2010 - 03.2012
  • Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Provided compassionate care to elderly and disabled patients.
  • Maintained patient records including vital signs, intake and output measurements and other data.
  • Transported patients safely between locations using wheelchairs or strhers.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in changing bed linens, turning and repositioning of bedridden patients.
  • Recorded food and fluid intake and output accurately throughout shift.
  • Demonstrated proper body mechanics when transferring, lifting, positioning or ambulating patients.
  • Prepared meals for special diets according to instructions from dietitians or physicians.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of all patient information.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.

DDCA/CNA

Evergreen Services Group
Enid, OK
04.2005 - 12.2009
  • Worked with Developmentally Disabled people ranging from teenagers to adults.
  • Took them to work at sites that assisted in letting people with diabilites work for wages.
  • Assisted in cooking, cleaning, bathing, running errands, shopping, and learning to manage money.
  • Gave medication as prescribed.
  • Charted daily for each shift in communication book and paper charting.

Certified Nurses Aide

Highland Park Nursing Home
Enid, OK
06.2003 - 04.2005
  • Provided basic patient care, including bathing, feeding, and grooming.
  • Assisted in transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs or other equipment as needed.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate.
  • Reported any changes in the condition of the patient to the nursing staff promptly.
  • Maintained cleanliness of patients' rooms and ensured that all necessary items were available.
  • Performed basic housekeeping duties such as changing linens, tidying up rooms, restocking supplies.
  • Helped feed patients who required assistance during meals.
  • Recorded intake and output measurements accurately on charts.
  • Assisted with dressing and undressing of residents when necessary.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following proper procedures for sterilization.
  • Participated in continuing education courses designed to enhance job knowledge.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Nurse Aide/Certified Medication Aide

SunnySide Center
Enid , OK
02.2000 - 06.2003
  • Took care of mentally handicapped patients in a facility ranging from mild to severe mentally handicapped.
  • Bathing, grooming, shaving, assist with dressing.
  • Changed bed linens cleaned rooms and cleaned wheelchairs and walkers.
  • Took several classes to keep up with training and certifications needed to do my job.
  • Received CNA license, Certified medication aide license, fundamentals of daily living, mealtime challenges, first aid/cpr, mopey(to restrain patient without hurting them) among several other certificates and training.
  • Took residents on rides and events in the community.
  • Fed and served meals
  • Charted daily in communication book and on paper charting.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, OK

Nursing pre requisitions

Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA

Nursing

Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA

Skills

  • Patient Lifting
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Infection control procedures
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Collecting specimens
  • Quality Assurance
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient-focused care
  • Transporting patients
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Safety Precautions
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Valid [State] driver's license
  • Bedside manner
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Quick problem solver
  • Basic Life Support
  • Family support and assistance
  • Patient Management
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Helping with medication
  • Respiratory equipment training
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Toileting assistance

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cornerstone Hospice
04.2021 - Current

Lead Med Tech/Certified Nurse Aide

Manor Lake Assisted Living
01.2019 - 03.2021

Medication Technician

The Lodges Jasper
01.2017 - 12.2018

Certified Nurse Aide

Greenbrier Nursing Home
02.2015 - 01.2017

Certified Nurse Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant

Golden Oaks Village
05.2013 - 02.2015

Home Health Aide

Private Care
03.2012 - 05.2013

Certified Nurse Aide

Waynoka Nursing Center
01.2010 - 03.2012

DDCA/CNA

Evergreen Services Group
04.2005 - 12.2009

Certified Nurses Aide

Highland Park Nursing Home
06.2003 - 04.2005

Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Nurse Aide/Certified Medication Aide

SunnySide Center
02.2000 - 06.2003

High School Diploma -

Northern Oklahoma College

Nursing pre requisitions

Chattahoochee Technical College

Nursing

Georgia Highlands College

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