Sarah Vina Suminguit Stoeckel
Chicago,IL
Summary
A versatile, newly-licensed Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care in various settings as caregiver, medical secretary, school nurse, medical and surgical ward staff nurse. Proficient in direct patient care, medication management, patient/family education, patient safety, infection control, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Looking forward to work in Loyola Medicine - Loyola University Medical Center for the position of RN in Cardiovascular and Transplant Step Down Unit.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
GYC Senior Care Services
Skokie, IL
08.2020 - Current
- Provide personalized, in-home care and assistance to 7 elderly clients with varying medical conditions and needs, ensuring clients' well-being, safety, and comfort
- Maintain and update detailed progress notes for the family and care team
- Engage clients in conversations and activities to promote social interaction
- Implement memory-enhancing activities and maintain structured daily routine
- Maintain open communication with family and guardian, sharing updates or progress and addressing concerns
- Transfer and lift clients up to 160 lbs with assistive devices using best safety practices with 0 fall incidents
- Coordinate with hospice team and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive and appropriate care and support
- Teach 2 fill-in caregivers proper and safe transfer techniques and assistive devices usage.
Fill-in Caregiver
Pink Angels Home Caregivers Inc
Orland Park, IL
08.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided 4-day round-the-clock care for a bed-bound client including activities of daily living (ADLs) such as personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, and feeding
- Maintained household through laundry, light housekeeping, and other duties assigned by the permanent caregiver
- Safely transferred and lifted client with Hoyer lift with 0 fall incidents
- Repositioned and turned client every 2 hours and implemented other procedures to prevent bedsores or pressure injuries
- Assisted client in passive range of motion exercises and gave gentle massages to prevent further muscle atrophy
- Entertained and engaged client through conversations, music, and story reading.
Companion Caregiver
Sunshine HealthCare Caregiving & Staffing Services
Rialto, CA
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Delivered compassionate, in-home care to an elderly woman and provided support for activities of daily living
- Performed housekeeping tasks, including laundry, sanitation, and cleaning
- Accompanied client to doctor's appointments and other engagements
- Organized client's medications for safe, easy access.
Medical Secretary
Dr. Jona C. Handumon
Dipolog, PH
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Greeted 30+ incoming patients and visitors into the clinic courteously
- Maintain neatness and cleanliness of the physician's clinic
- Took vital signs and document pertinent information
- Responsible for performing clerical duties such as answering and screening all calls, organizing files, scheduling, receiving and announcing scheduled patients and visitors, and collect payments.
Medical Ward Registered Nurse
Corazon C. Aquino Hospital
Dipolog, PH
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with members of multidisciplinary health care team to enhance continuum care to deliver comprehensive services
- Utilized clinical expertise to administer medications, injections, IV therapy, blood and blood products; test glucose levels; perform venipuncture, ECG testing, catheterization, and wound care; perform basic nursing skills such as vital signs monitoring and intake and output monitoring
- Acted as a charge nurse and took charge on the floor with census of 20-35 patients
- Performed emergency medical procedures, such as basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Provide detailed instruction on discharge plans to sustain continuity of care upon discharge and attain recovery goals.
High School Teacher
Dipolog Community School, Inc.
Dipolog, PH
06.2014 - 03.2018
- Designed and developed engaging lesson plans, lectures, and activities aligned with the K-12 curriculum
- Taught onsite classes to students in grade 7-12 in the sciences, including physics, biology, chemistry, earth, physical, and disaster and risk reduction
- Evaluated student performances on tasks using different methods such as observation, performance-based tasks and other standard test practices
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding students' progress, needs, potential, and behavior periodically through electronic means and in-person.
School Nurse
Dipolog Community School, Inc.
Dipolog, PH
06.2014 - 03.2018
- Performed health screenings and assessments to students from preschool to senior high school as well teaching staff
- Proposed to the school administrator and principal the importance of teaching basic life support and first aid to students which led to a partnership with Philippine Red Cross Dipolog Chapter in organizing BLS and First Aid training to high school students
- Managed health emergencies and student medical conditions, ensuring swift, appropriate care and communication with guardians, parents, and medical professionals.
Surgical Service Ward Staff Nurse
Zamboanga del Norte Medical Center
Dipolog, PH
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Delivered patient-centered care in a 146 bed capacity hospital with 1:10 patient ratios and educate patients and families on prognosis, treatment plans, and at-home care
- Performed pre-operative and post-operative care and assessment
- Led the response during cardiac arrest code blue, including delegating tasks, administering advanced life support measures, and documenting the resuscitation event
- Attended with patients with surgical drains, chest tube drainage, and ostomies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Andres Bonifacio College
Dipolog, Philippines03.2012
Skills
- Direct Patient Care and Assessment
- Patient Safety and Infection Control
- Clinical Nursing Skills
- Medication Management
- BLS
- Patient and Family Education
- Geriatric Care
- Organizational skills
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Time management skills
License and Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) | Illinois Board of Nursing active since 02/2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association issued on 03/2024
Languages
Filipino
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
GYC Senior Care Services
08.2020 - Current
Fill-in Caregiver
Pink Angels Home Caregivers Inc
08.2020 - 08.2020
Companion Caregiver
Sunshine HealthCare Caregiving & Staffing Services
06.2019 - 07.2019
Medical Ward Registered Nurse
Corazon C. Aquino Hospital
05.2018 - 01.2019
Medical Secretary
Dr. Jona C. Handumon
04.2016 - 05.2019
High School Teacher
Dipolog Community School, Inc.
06.2014 - 03.2018
School Nurse
Dipolog Community School, Inc.
06.2014 - 03.2018
Surgical Service Ward Staff Nurse
Zamboanga del Norte Medical Center
03.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Andres Bonifacio College
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