Sarah Woodhurst
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Experienced with delivering comprehensive patient care and support. Consistently contributes to team success and patient satisfaction by maintaining high standards and adapting to dynamic situations. Utilizes education and previous work experience to provide exceptional care to patients within the hospital setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Mayo Clinic Medical Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
01.2025 - Current
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility support.
- Measure and record vital signs, monitor intake and output, and report changes in patient condition to the nursing team.
- Provide supportive care to patients undergoing chemotherapy, transfusions, and other hematology/oncology treatments.
- Ensure a clean, safe environment by following infection prevention and isolation protocols.
- Assist with transporting patients to procedures, therapy, or discharge.
- Collect and label non-sterile specimens as directed.
- Document care and observations accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Offer emotional support to patients and families, maintaining professionalism and empathy.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to support individualized care plans and improve patient outcomes.
Mental Health Technician
Via Linda Behavioral Hospital
Scottsdale, AZ
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Conduct 15 minute checks on patient and record behavioral changes.
- Actively listen to patient concerns and de-escalate unsafe thoughts or behaviors.
- Create lesson plans and run group psychoeducation sessions.
- Work alongside nurses and therapists in order to provide the best care for psychiatric patients.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Support Coordinator
Crisis Preparation and Recovery
Tempe, AZ
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Take patients vitals and screen them prior to their meeting with the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
- Communicate with patients and their families regarding their care, wellbeing, and medications.
- Submit and follow up on prior authorizations for medications.
- Call pharmacies and insurances in regards to patients prescriptions.
Server
Snooze
Ahwatukee, AZ
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Serve guests, recommend menu items, and take orders accurately and efficiently.
- Converse with guests and anticipate their needs prior to them asking.
- Make drinks for guests sitting at the bar as well as throughout the restaurant in a timely manner in order to maintain quality flow.
- Utilize a POS system to input orders, process to-gos, and check out guests.
- Memorize menu items and deliver food to guests, ensuring the entirety if the order is correct and up to standards.
- Ensure cleanliness of the dining area throughout the day.
- Communicate and assist fellow bartenders and servers with their needs throughout the shift.
Research Assistant
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Explain to participants the tasks they will be completing and expectations for lab etiquette.
- Oversee subjects participating in various psychological tests.
- Record and report various findings and behaviors shown by participants.
- Depict disclosures and reasonings of research to participants.
Shift Lead/Trainer
Dutch Bro’s Coffee
Phoenix, AZ
11.2018 - 07.2022
- Memorize official and off-menu preparations to serve all customer beverage desires.
- Prepared numerous drinks per shift with high accuracy and consistently strong customer satisfaction in a high pace environment.
- Listened to customers' preferences to recommend optimal products.
- Restocked counter and customer areas to maintain adequate item levels for expected needs.
- Lead shifts and assign duties to specific employees based on role and skill.
- Trained new employees and ensured standards are being met.
Hospice Nursing Assistant
Noble Hospice
East Valley, AZ
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted patients in getting dressed, eating, and using the bathroom.
- Communicated to registered nurses with how the patient was doing.
- Obtained patient vitals and charted results.
- Provide passionate care and support to patients and their families.
- Conduct new patient visits alongside registered nurses.
- Utilize medical terminology to convey important information to the nursing staff.
Education
MS - Nursing
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ08-2026
BS - Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2023
Nursing Assistant License - undefined
East Valley Institute of Technology
Mesa, AZ07.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
Queen Creek, AZ05.2020
Skills
- Clear and effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Rapid problem resolution
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Detail-oriented approach
- Time management excellence
Certification
- Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) 247150 2020
- AHA BLS/First Aid 2026
- AHA CPR 2026
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Mayo Clinic Medical Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Via Linda Behavioral Hospital
09.2024 - 02.2025
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Support Coordinator
Crisis Preparation and Recovery
01.2024 - 05.2024
Research Assistant
Arizona State University
08.2023 - 12.2023
Server
Snooze
08.2022 - 01.2024
Hospice Nursing Assistant
Noble Hospice
05.2020 - 05.2021
Shift Lead/Trainer
Dutch Bro’s Coffee
11.2018 - 07.2022
Nursing Assistant License - undefined
East Valley Institute of Technology
High School Diploma - undefined
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
MS - Nursing
Arizona State University
BS - Psychology
Arizona State University