Sarah St. John
Green Bay,WI
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at St. Mary’s Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate communication. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive care and emotional support, while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Committed to promoting independence and dignity in patients, ensuring a positive healing environment.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Diligent Desired Position with background in providing compassionate patient care and assistance with daily activities. Successfully supported medical teams in delivering high-quality healthcare services. Demonstrated exceptional communication and patient management skills, ensuring comfort and well-being.
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
CNA
St. Mary’s Hospital
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
CNA
Nurses PRN
Green Bay
2022 - 2024
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
CNA
Moments Hospice
Green Bay, WI
2022 - 2023
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
CNA
St Norbert Abbey
2021 - 2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
CNA
Wausau Manor Nursing Home
2021 - 2023
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
CNA
Stat Temporary Services
Green Bay, WI
2019 - 2021
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
CNA
Kennedy Park Nursing Home
2015 - 2019
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Generals
Mosinee High School
Mosinee, WISkills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Basic life support
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
Certification
CPR
Choking
First aid
Fire safety
Medication administration
Timeline
CNA
St. Mary’s Hospital
CNA
Nurses PRN
2022 - 2024
CNA
Moments Hospice
2022 - 2023
CNA
St Norbert Abbey
2021 - 2023
CNA
Wausau Manor Nursing Home
2021 - 2023
CNA
Stat Temporary Services
2019 - 2021
CNA
Kennedy Park Nursing Home
2015 - 2019
Generals
Mosinee High School