Sarah Pyles
Lakeland
Summary
Professional in patient care with solid experience and strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in providing compassionate support, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily living activities. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effectively responding to changing needs in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Lakeland Regional Health
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of patient care.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper techniques to prevent injuries.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
Full Specialist Esthetician
DayDreams Day Spa
02.2024 - Current
- Provided various services, including manicures, pedicures, gel application, and removal.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of tools and workstations to meet health regulations.
- Collaborated with other spa staff members to create a positive work environment and seamless customer experiences.
- Educated clients on proper nail care maintenance.
Emergency Veterinary Assistant
Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Monitored ICU patients and assisted with medication administration, food administration, and surgery preparations.
- Monitored vital signs and provided critical support during procedures and surgeries.
- Assisted in triaging emergency cases, ensuring timely and effective patient care.
- Assisted with IV catheter placement and NG tube placement.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace.
- Reviewed estimates with clients for patient treatments and hospitalization.
- Assisted with medication refills, anesthesia monitoring, phlebotomy, and patient CPR.
- Performed in-house laboratory testing and radiology imaging.
- Assisted with patient handling for various procedures and treatments.
Veterinary Technician
Windercare Animal Clinic, LLC
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Practiced new patient care techniques, including surgical anesthesia monitoring, handling for intubation and extubation, intravenous catheterization, fluid IV and subcutaneous therapy, radiographic imaging, in-house diagnostic testing, Patient vitals, assisting with euthanasia, in-house cytology, and fungal cultures.
- Recommended prescription diets, if appropriate for patients.
- Provided clients with updated education regarding patient health. including preventatives and treatment medication for at-home care.
- Discussed quality of life care with the client.
- Conducted daily follow-up calls to check on the patient's health and recovery and update laboratory results.
- Updated patient reminders from previous medical records.
- Created financial estimates for surgery or other patient treatment.
- Imported data from patient lab results and lab reports from specialists.
- Responsible for appointment scheduling, answering phone calls, and various client questions.
- Continued education in basic procedures, OSHA standards, behavior training, and conflict resolution.
Rig Supervisor/ Veterinary Assistant
VIP PetCare
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Traveled to different partner locations around Florida, building and maintaining a relationship with the manager and store staff we partnered with.
- Mentored an organized team of clinical assistants to help care for clients professionally and efficiently.
- Recommended the best products possible based on our client's lifestyle and daily environment to provide updated education to pet parents.
- Fully proficient in Phlebotomy, nail services, injections and patient handling.
- Comfortable recommending heartworm, flea, and tick prevention in addition to educating pet parents on common diseases and patients risk of exposure, vaccine information, and nutrition.
Sales Associate
JCPenney
04.2016 - 11.2017
- Assisted customers with questions about the store or merchandise.
- Trained seasonal employees to become members of the company.
- Organized sales floor daily.
- Maintained sanitary workspace.
- Met required goal in retail sales for assigned department.
- Educated clients on current offers and career opportunities.
Sales Associate
Men's Wearhouse
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Organized wedding or special event details.
- Fitted clients with custom suits for special occasions.
- Worked alongside the team to promote the company by communicating special offers with existing and potential future clients.
- Maintained sanitary workspace.
- Maintained clean and organized merchandise on the sales floor.
Education
No Degree - Esthiology
Aveda Institute
Brandon, FL03.2023
High School Diploma -
Kathleen Senior High School
Lakeland05.2017
Skills
- Healthcare terminology
- Timely vital signs documentation
- Effective written communication
- Effective verbal communication
- Compassionate support
- Basic emergency life support
- Organizational skills
- Conflict mediation
- Mobility support
- Personal hygiene support
Certification
- Basic Life Support, Lakeland Regional Health - 07/2025
- Full Specialist Esthetician, Aveda Institute - 03/2023
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Lakeland Regional Health
07.2025 - Current
Full Specialist Esthetician
DayDreams Day Spa
02.2024 - Current
Emergency Veterinary Assistant
Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers
02.2022 - 05.2022
Veterinary Technician
Windercare Animal Clinic, LLC
06.2020 - 01.2022
Rig Supervisor/ Veterinary Assistant
VIP PetCare
11.2018 - 08.2020
Sales Associate
JCPenney
04.2016 - 11.2017
Sales Associate
Men's Wearhouse
04.2016 - 10.2016
No Degree - Esthiology
Aveda Institute
High School Diploma -
Kathleen Senior High School