SARAH SPECHT
North St. Paul ,MN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in a 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
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Station Technician
M Health Fairview University of Minnesota
12.2023 - Current
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained confidentiality at all times while handling sensitive medical documents, adhering strictly to HIPAA guidelines.
Server
American Legion Post47
06.2020 - 12.2023
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales
- Maximized beverage sales by suggesting appropriate food and drink pairings to suit unique customer preferences
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers
Nursing Station Technician
PRIDE Health
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Expedited admissions, transfers, and discharges by coordinating with other departments and facilities as necessary.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing medical records and coordinating with healthcare professionals.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regions Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials
- Transporting patients
- Answering patients’ call lights and requests
- Reporting observations of the patient to the nursing supervisor
- Taking patients vital signs, blood glucose and monitoring intakes and outputs
Certified Nursing Assistant
Monarch The Estates at Twin Rivers
11.2021 - 03.2022
- 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
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
Certified Nursing Assistant
Benedictine Health System
01.2018 - 10.2021
- 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
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
Server
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
05.2016 - 09.2019
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations
- Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales
Server
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
02.2011 - 02.2015
- Served orders by picking up and delivering customers' choices from bar and kitchen
- Investigated and resolved complaints regarding food quality, service or accommodations
- Established standards for personnel performance and customer service
- Maintained table setting by removing courses, replenishing utensils and refilling drinks
- Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work and achievements
- Provided information about menu selections and made recommendations
- Verified and confirmed staff schedules to properly cover shifts
Server
Mac's Cafe & Restaurant
05.2006 - 02.2011
- Arranged place settings with fresh tablecloths, tableware and flowers to create appealing tables
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers
- Set up dining room to meet hospitality and service standards
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales
- Developed strong and lasting resident relationships
- Greeted newly seated guests promptly, filled water glasses and brought bread to table
Server
Michaels
03.2005 - 06.2005
- Arranged place settings with fresh tablecloths, tableware and flowers to create appealing tables
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MNHigh School Diploma - undefined
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School
Paris, ME06.2000
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Behavioral support
- Catheter care
- Documentation accuracy
- Feeding assistance
- Specimen collection
- Cardiac monitoring
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Postoperative care
- Teamwork
- Patient care
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant, Benedictine Health Systems -2020
Timeline
Nursing Station Technician
M Health Fairview University of Minnesota
12.2023 - Current
Nursing Station Technician
PRIDE Health
11.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regions Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Monarch The Estates at Twin Rivers
11.2021 - 03.2022
Server
American Legion Post47
06.2020 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Benedictine Health System
01.2018 - 10.2021
Server
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
05.2016 - 09.2019
Server
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
02.2011 - 02.2015
Server
Mac's Cafe & Restaurant
05.2006 - 02.2011
Server
Michaels
03.2005 - 06.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Inver Hills Community College
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