Sarah E.

About Sarah

* What are your personality traits or expertise that help you be a great caregiver? * Patients have told me I am a very patient individual and they enjoy my presence. I enjoy one-on-one time to listen to their concerns, stories, and general conversation. * What attracted you to being a caregiver? * Growing up my mother was an LPN and my sister went on to become an LPN as well. After caring for my disabled Veteran husband from Aug. 2015 until Nov. 2017 I decided to take a Nurse Aide certification course to begin my journey in Healthcare. * What do you enjoy most about being a caregiver? * I enjoy brightening my patient's day, even if only a little. I enjoy watching my patient's heal and celebrating their accomplishments with them. One that sticks out is a patient that we were told would never walk or speak again. They would be completely bedridden and dependent on other people for the rest of their life. After weeks of care with my team the patient was walking with assistance, completing crossword puzzles, bathing themself, and talking our ears off. * What is a personal achievement you are proud of? * Though I was only employed by Riverside Hospital for 6 months (I had to leave due to family commitments), I received multiple Champion of Caring Nominations and my team won the Daisy Award.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Feb 2018 - Sep 2018

Riverside Regional Medical Center

Provided care to Adult and Geriatric patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions to include (But not limited to) patients with Brain Injury , Alzheimer's , Dementia, Stroke, Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder. Assisted Nurses with patient care including Catheterization, wound care, tube feedings, Tracheotomy care, and more. Assistanted Physical and Occupational therapists with patient therapy. Worked independently to provide patients with assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, dressing, mobility, toileting, and other tasks.

Feb 2018 - Sep 2018

Riverside College of Health Careers

Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

Newport News, VA

Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

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