Professional STNA/Phlebotomist
Resume:
Sandra Sauceda
Westerville, OH 43081
************@*****.***
Objective
Seeking a position in the medical field utilizing my nurse's aide certification, phlebotomy experience and outstanding patient care skills.
Experience
Maxim Healthcare Columbus, OH
Home Health Aide 07/2009 to Present
• Assisted patients with personal hygiene such as bathing, pericare, teeth brushing, shaving and dressing.
• Provided patients with emotional support and instruction in areas such as preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability and illness..
• Planned, purchased, prepared, and served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
• Accompanied clients to doctors' offices, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
• Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, and problems in order to report and discuss observations with a supervisor and RN.
• Cared for children who were disabled and who had sick and disabled parents.
• Maintained a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients.
The Ohio State University Medical Center Columbus, OH
Patient Care Associate 10/2006 to 07/2009
• Observed patients' conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and reported changes to RN.
• Performed EKGs as ordered by physician.
• Drew blood from patients.
• Assembled tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton and alcohol on work tray.
• Verified and recorded identity of patient and donor.
• Transported patients using a wheelchair and stretcher.
• Answered patients' call signals.
• Fed patients who were unable to feed themselves.
• Trained and managed other PCAs to draw blood and perform EKGs.
• Provided patient care by supplying and emptying bed pans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routines.
• Provided patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• Bathed, groomed, shaved, dressed, and draped patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, and examination.
• Collected specimens such as urine, feces, and sputum.
• Collected urine specimens from Foley catheter.
• Turned and re-positioned bedridden patients, alone and with assistance, to prevent bedsores.
Visiting Nurse Association Of Mid-Ohio Mansfield, OH
Home Health Aide 06/2005 to 09/2006
• Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance.
• Participated in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and planned for continuing services.
• Trained family members to provide bedside care.
• Performed health-care related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses and physiotherapists.
• Prepared and maintained records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to RN and supervisor.
• Cared for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption and convalescence, providing companionship, personal care and help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
• Planned, shopped for, and prepared meals, including special diets, and assisted families in planning, shopping for, and preparing nutritious meals.
• Performed housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands.
• Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and in the use of braces and artificial limbs.
Education
Central Ohio Technical College Newark, OH
Associate Degree in Nursing 2011
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Psychology 2011
Lenore's STNA School Mansfield, OH
State Tested Nursing Assistant 2005
References: Available upon request
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