Sarah Smith
Live Oak,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills and eager to provide expert care to patients and family.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern
HCA Florida Lake City Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Assist with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids
- Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws
- Assist with activities of daily living
- Monitor and document patient intake and output levels
- Monitor patient vital signs
- Document and communicate patient information using MEDITECH software.
- Assist with specimen collection
Clinical Nursing Student
Gainesville VA/UF Shands/ HCA Healthcare
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Utilizing therapeutic communication techniques
- Administering medications (PO, topical, IV, IM, subcutaneous, transdermal)
- Starting and discontinuing IVs
- Drawing blood samples
- Dressing changes
- Performing head to toe patient assessments
- Documenting and charting using Vista and CPRS software
- Working alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Educating family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Dental Assistant
Precision Dentistry Of Live Oak
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Documenting patient dental health information & medical history
- Educating patients on oral hygiene and postoperative instructions.
- Monitoring patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Sterilization of medical equipment and isolation skills
- Scheduling, coordinating and patient education
- Preparing patient treatment plans
- CAD/CAM (computer-aided-design and computer-aided-manufacturing) to design and create dental restorations
- X-rays
- Taking, pouring and trimming dental impressions
- Assisting with dental procedures and oral surgery
Dental Assistant
Santa Rosa Family Dentistry
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Same skills as listed above
Circulating assistant/ sterilization technician
Dr. Harold R Arthur
11.2013 - 05.2015
- Prepared trays with standard dental instruments to promote quick turnover from one patient to next
- Sterilized and disinfected dental instruments
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL05.2023
Continuing Dental Education - Expanded Functions Certified. Radiology Certified.
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL2016
High School Diploma -
Penn-Foster
Online Schooling 2014
Skills
- Good interpersonal/problem solving skills
- Hard working and compassionate
- Safety conscious
- Determined
- Compatible with others
- Team oriented
- Fast learner
- Eager to earn and improve
Certification
BLS certified
Timeline
Nurse Extern
HCA Florida Lake City Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Nursing Student
Gainesville VA/UF Shands/ HCA Healthcare
08.2021 - 04.2023
Dental Assistant
Precision Dentistry Of Live Oak
02.2018 - 01.2020
Dental Assistant
Santa Rosa Family Dentistry
08.2016 - 01.2018
Circulating assistant/ sterilization technician
Dr. Harold R Arthur
11.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Florida Gateway College
Continuing Dental Education - Expanded Functions Certified. Radiology Certified.
University of Florida
High School Diploma -
Penn-Foster