PCA
Sara R. Brown
Sycamore Springs
Yellville,AR
1
Certification
22
Years of experience
2
years of post-secondary education
Compassionate Practical Nursing Student with hands-on experience in long-term care, dementia care, and personal care assistance. Demonstrates strong skills in patient advocacy, safety, and documentation, complemented by experience in emergency dispatch and quality control. Anticipated program completion: December 2026.
Work History
- Provided respite for a family caregiver and assisted with grooming, toileting, catheter care, food preparation, light cleaning, socialization, and emotional support.
- In-Home Respite Caregiver
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Assisted long-term-care residents with ADLs, repositioning, and call-light response, while documenting care and ensuring safety through collaboration with families and care team.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while preserving dignity and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes promptly to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Supported safe transfers, ambulation, and repositioning using proper body mechanics and fall-prevention practices.
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
2 Years 6 Months- Provided personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting, enhancing clients' comfort and dignity.
- Monitored and documented changes in health, advocating for clients' needs to ensure personalized care and support.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily personal hygiene routines.
- Monitored client comfort, reported changes in condition, and documented care observations accurately.
- Prepared meals, snacks, and fluids according to individual care plans and dietary needs.
- Maintained clean, organized living areas and sanitized equipment to support infection control.
Medical Assistant
3 Months- Maintained electronic records and prepared paperwork to support efficient patient management, ran tests and ordered labs, sent referrals, and facilitated provider-directed medication orders.
- Roomed patients, obtained vital signs, prepared rooms and supplies to ensure readiness for patient care and procedure preparation.
- Supported patient education and answered phones while ensuring cleanliness and disinfection of equipment to promote a safe environment.
911 Dispatcher
10 Months- Gathered and entered call information, prioritized emergency and nonemergency calls, communicated with responders by radio, and maintained comprehensive call documentation under time constraints.
- Answered emergency and non-emergency calls, collecting critical incident details for immediate response.
- Dispatched police, fire, and EMS units using radio and computer-aided dispatch systems.
- Prioritized incoming calls and relayed accurate information to field responders under pressure.
- Answered emergency and non-emergency calls, gathered critical details, and relayed accurate information to responders.
- Dispatched police, fire, and EMS units using radio and CAD systems.
- Prioritized incidents quickly to support rapid response and effective resource coordination.
- Entered call data, incident updates, and unit status information with strong attention to detail.
- Maintained clear radio communication with field personnel during high-pressure situations.
Production / Quality Control
4 Years- Inspected work and ran tests to identify quality concerns, communicated findings to departments and managers, and coordinated corrective action.
- Implemented thorough quality control measures to ensure incoming materials met established standards for use in production processes.
- Streamlined quality control procedures for increased efficiency and reduced production downtime.
- Exceeded quality control standards with a thorough understanding of product specifications and attention to detail during the production process.
Server / Headwaitress
2 Years- Coordinated staff schedules and communication, supported opening and closing procedures, processed payments, and ensured high-quality customer service.
- Greeted guests promptly and presented menus with attentive, professional service.
- Took accurate food and beverage orders using point-of-sale system.
- Coordinated with kitchen and bar staff to deliver orders efficiently.
- Verified special requests and dietary needs before submitting orders.
- Processed payments accurately and handled cash and card transactions.
- Delivered tableside service while maintaining clean, organized dining areas.
Library Assistant
2 Years- Cataloged and transcribed historical court documents to facilitate research, assisted researchers with information requests, and monitored climate data to ensure preservation of collections.
- Managed and recorded data and statistics on climate controlled book storage.
- Library Assistant - Rare Books and Special Collections
- Assisted patrons with circulation, reference requests, and basic library navigation support.
- Processed check-in and check-out transactions using integrated library systems.
- Shelved, scanned, and reshelved materials with accurate classification and call-number control.
- Maintained orderly stacks by shifting collections, filing periodicals, and correcting mis-shelved items.
- Resolved routine patron account issues while escalating complex service requests appropriately.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
2 Years- Assisted with ADLs, hygiene, grooming, mobility, repositioning, call lights, and documentation, ensuring safety and advocating for resident needs.
- Completed additional dementia-care training and focused on assisting residents in secured memory care.
- Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, and toileting while maintaining dignity and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes promptly to nursing staff.
- Supported medication reminders and daily care routines according to care plans.
Education
Practical Nursing Program - PN program
- Attending since Spring 2025
- Expected graduation December 16, 2026
No Degree - General Studies
Skills
Patient care
Dementia-care support
Care documentation
Patient safety
Vital signs
Mobility assistance
Nutrition monitoring
Range of motion exercises
Cognitive support
Disease management
Behavior management
Emotional assistance
Family communication
Interdisciplinary teamwork
Advocacy
Care implementation
Adaptable under pressure
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - current through May 31, 2027.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider - expires January 2, 2028.
Timeline
Arkansas State University, Mountain Home AR
Practical Nursing Program from PN program
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Sycamore Springs
05.2024 - CurrentRead More
Medical Assistant
Baxter Comprehensive Medical Center
11.2023 - 02.2024Read More
911 Dispatcher
County of Marion
01.2023 - 11.2023Read More
Production / Quality Control
Ranger Boats
01.2016 - 01.2020Read More
Server / Headwaitress
The Royal 66
01.2014 - 01.2016Read More
Library Assistant
Northeastern State University
01.2009 - 01.2011Read More
Private Family Employment
01.2007 Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Medi Homes
01.2006 Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Legacy Health and Rehab
01.2005 - 01.2007Read More
Northeastern State University
No Degree from General Studies
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