Sarah (Sally) Carpenter
Appleton
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional, who is personable and compassionate with deep understanding of resident care and excellent communication skills. Proven ability to provide high-quality resident care with strong clinical skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. Known for strong collaboration with facility staff, hospice, physical therapy, and families of residents in adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Touchmark Retirement Community
12.2018 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Client Care Coordinator
Helping Hands Home Health Care
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Assessment of client ADLs, Home care needs
- Scheduling Client Home Cares
- Enhanced client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing personalized solutions.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to build trust and loyalty, resulting in repeat business.
- Advocated for clients'' best interests when liaising with different departments, ensuring their needs were always heard and considered during internal discussions.
- Interview potential Care Staff
- Orientation, Onboarding and training of Home Care staff
Co-Owner and Caregiver
Compassionate Home Health Care
02.2009 - 09.2017
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
- Mentored employees to improve work performance,
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements through diligent oversight of business practices.
- Developed a strong company culture, fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
- Interacted well with clients to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
Elkhorn, WI05-2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Diabetes management
- End-of-life care
- Home healthcare
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Lab specimen collection
- Patient mobility assistance
- Patient documentation
- Vital signs
- Patient assessments
- Medication dispensing
- Patient care
- Family communication
- Caregiving skills
- Geriatric care
- ADL assistance
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
LPN
Touchmark Retirement Community
12.2018 - Current
Client Care Coordinator
Helping Hands Home Health Care
09.2016 - 12.2018
Co-Owner and Caregiver
Compassionate Home Health Care
02.2009 - 09.2017
LPN - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
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