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SARA L NAISS

131 North Ridgeland Road


Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 668-8202

Objective: To obtain a position utilizing my proven skills while expanding my knowledge as a nursing professional.
 10 years of experience in the health care industry with proficient skills in acute, longterm,
and home care settings
 School nurse & Adult Daycare Clinical Rotations
 Certifications - Patient Care Associate, Phlebotomy, EKG, CPR/AED,
Cerner Computer Training, Med Certified

Employment:

Residential Program Instructor 2009-present


Residential Management Services Kensington, CT
- Responsible for direct client care, Bathing/dressing, Assisting with feedings, Light housekeeping

Patient Care Associate (PCA) 2001-08


Waterbury Hospital Waterbury, CT
- Responsible for direct patient care on a medical unit, Phlebotomy, EKG, CPR (obtaining emergency medical
equipment in a code situation and performing compressions to patients), Bathing/dressing, Ambulating of patients,
Assisting RN with IVs, catheters, and dressing changes, Assisting with feedings, Stocking of medical supplies

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2000-01


Franciscan Home Healthcare Meriden, CT
- Responsible for in home direct patient care, Bathing/Dressing, Light housekeeping

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1999-00


Cheshire Convalescent Center, Cheshire, CT
- Responsible for direct patient care in a long term nursing facility, Bathing/Dressing, Assisting with feedings

Accomplishments:

Waterbury Hospital Waterbury, CT


 Completion of PCA Preceptor Course for training/orientation of new hires
 Running the Phlebotomy and EKG booths at the Annual Staff Education Skills Fair,
reviewing proper techniques to in-house PCA's
 Selected to participate on a Kaizen Team to devise improvement plan of patient flow from admission to
discharge, including an oral progress report to department heads through a PowerPoint presentation.
 Elected to be a member of the hospital’s wound care committee

Education:

AI Prince LPN Program (2008 - Present) Expected graduation date 1/2010


Naugatuck Valley Community Technical College, Waterbury, CT
Pre-Nursing Courses (2001–08)
Certified Nursing Assistant

References Available Upon Request

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