Sarah Ward
Medford,OR
Summary
Compassionate Residential Support Specialist possessing knowledge of medical terminology and medical administration. Certified peer support specialist, willing to grow within this company and pursue a career as a Medication Technician. 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.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Support Specialist `
Addictions Recovery Center
02.2022 - Current
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assisted clients with basic activities of daily living.
- Documented clients mental status, sleep, and daily activities in a shift report. Including how they responded to situations throughout the day.
- Used Dr.Cloud and Excell to record patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Supported clients with compassionate, trauma informed, and empathetic face-to-face care.
- Tracked client participation in treatment services to identify attendance issues.
- Administered random toxicity and breathalyzer tests to assess adherence to recovery plans.
- Assisted clients with medication management, transportation to appointments, along with checking vital signs when necessary.
- Work with the entire care team to best address client needs.
Registered Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Education
Fashion Marketing
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA2018
High School Diploma -
North Mason High School
Belfair, WA2016
Skills
- Client Transportation
- Care Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Documentation
- Supply Restocking
- First Aid Certification
- Specimen Collection
- CPR Certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Observation
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Consistent Follow Through
- Emotional and Social Support
- Willingness to Learn
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Documenting Behaviors
- Heavy Lifting
- Attention to Detail
- Calm Under Stress
- Patient Care
- Oral Hygiene
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Observation Documentation
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Direct Patient Care
- Responding to Emergencies
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Administering Medications
- Time Management
Certification
- Certified Peer Support Specialist- Adult Addictions
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Licensed Tradition Health Worker
Timeline
Residential Support Specialist `
Addictions Recovery Center
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
Fashion Marketing
Olympic College
High School Diploma -
North Mason High School
- Certified Peer Support Specialist- Adult Addictions
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Licensed Tradition Health Worker
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