Saraphina Asende
Fargo,ND
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA/Medication Aide
Bethany Nursing Home
Fargo, ND
08.2021 - Current
- Monitor patient vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.
- Communicate effectively with residents to ensure comfort and emotional support.
- Collaborate with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
- Document patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Answer patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Administer medications according to prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Prepare and distribute medications according to physician's instructions using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Administer oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
- Monitor patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Ensure that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations.
- Organize and administer medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Dress, groom and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Maintain medication stock and cleaned patient rooms and equipment.
- Monitor client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Sterile Processing Technician
Sanford Broadway
Fargo, ND
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Sterilized surgical instruments using autoclave and chemical methods.
- Maintained accurate inventory of sterile supplies and equipment.
- Inspected and tested sterilization equipment for proper functionality.
- Collaborated with surgical staff to ensure timely instrument availability.
- Adhered to safety protocols and infection control procedures consistently.
- Operated specialized cleaning equipment for instrument preparation and maintenance.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Evaluated incoming product packaging for damage or contamination prior to stocking shelves.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.
Cashier
TJ Max
Fargo, ND
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Collaborated with team members to restock merchandise on the sales floor.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided exceptional service.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately at retail location.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
Education
Nursing Student
Rasmussen University
Fargo, NDSkills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Infection control
- Time management
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Cultural sensitivity
- Compassionate communication
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Bathing assistance
- Patient transfers
- Multitasking and organization
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Conflict resolution
- Reliable team player
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Electronic charting
- Colostomy care
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient-focused care
- Patient assessments
- Patient relations
- Patient relationship building
Timeline
CNA/Medication Aide
Bethany Nursing Home
08.2021 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Sanford Broadway
07.2018 - 06.2021
Cashier
TJ Max
06.2014 - 05.2017
Nursing Student
Rasmussen University