Sarah Secrest
Lapeer,MI
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Licenses
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute
Flint, MI
09.2024 - Current
- Utilized strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Collected specimens from patients according to established procedures.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Orion Nursing & Rehab Center
Lake Orion, MI
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Student Nurse
Flower Hospital
Sylvania, OH
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Orthopedics - 90 hours
- Telemetry & Cardiac - 90 hours
- Geriatrics - 30 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake Orion Nursing & Rehab Center
Lake Orion, MI
11.2012 - 05.2022
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Participated in continued educational programs for skills development.
- Facilitated personal care tasks for patients including ambulating.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH06-2025
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH03-2022
Skills
- IV Therapy Management
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Professionalism
- Wound management
- Infection control
- Geriatric care
Certification
American Heart Association BLS (CPR & AED) 07/2023
Michigan Practical Nursing 06/2022
Ohio Practical Nursing & IV Therapy 05/2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute
09.2024 - Current
Student Nurse
Flower Hospital
10.2023 - 03.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Orion Nursing & Rehab Center
06.2022 - 06.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake Orion Nursing & Rehab Center
11.2012 - 05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
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