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Sarah Joachim

Sarah Joachim

Colorado Springs

Summary

Business professional with extensive experience in strategic planning and operational management. Demonstrated ability to deliver impactful results through effective leadership and resource optimization. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and achieving exceptional outcomes. Proficient in patient care, inventory control, branding decisions, and customer relations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner and Sole Proprietor

Sarah Joachim
01.2020 - Current
  • Self Employed Narration & Voice work

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  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.

QMAP

Bonaventure Assisted Living
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations and EMAR applications.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and team centered work.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked flexibly across unit shifts.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Always put patient care first and went to management with any and all issues relating to patient care.

CPhT

Walmart Rx
11.2011 - 11.2014
  • Handled Insurance Billing
  • Responsible For Prescription Filling
  • Prior Authorizations and Troubleshooting
  • Inventory and Outdates
  • Schedule II Filing and Recording
  • Customer Service and Phone Calls
  • OTC Stocking
  • Cash Register and Till Counts
  • Assisting the RPh

CNA Caregiver

Private Family
03.2006 - 03.2008
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Provided emotional support for patient during transitioning times, fostering a positive environment.


CNA Student

Bloomington Hospital McCormicks Creek Rehab
08.2005 - 01.2006
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment, reducing the risk of infection and falls.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and empathetic care.
  • Developed strong communication skills through active listening and effective verbal interactions with patients and colleagues.
  • Delivered high-quality personal care services within the scope of practice as a CNA student, ensuring patient satisfaction.
  • Implemented effective time management strategies while completing assigned tasks efficiently during clinical rotations.
  • Assisted in the implementation of individualized care plans under the supervision of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses.
  • Supported patient mobility by utilizing appropriate assistive devices such as lifts or gait belts during transfers or ambulation exercises.
  • Practiced proper infection control measures to prevent cross-contamination between patients and staff members.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, reporting any abnormal findings promptly to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Contributed to positive patient outcomes by recognizing emergent situations and escalating concerns appropriately.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working in fast-paced environments and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Built rapport with patients and their families, establishing trust and promoting open communication regarding care needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
  • Consistently followed HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive patient information, safeguarding confidentiality rights.
  • Provided accurate documentation of patient information, contributing to efficient care coordination.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Proficient with Hoyer Lift, Gait Belts and other mobility aids.
  • Familiar with catheter and ostomy patient needs as well as those on O2 and feeding tubes.

Education

No Degree - CNA

Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington, IN
01-2005

No Degree - Pharmacy Technician

Self Study
Tucson, AZ
10-2013

No Degree - QMAP

Self Study
Colorado Springs, CO
03-2025

Skills

  • Caregiving
  • Nursing
  • Home Care
  • Triage
  • Vital Signs
  • Hospital Experience
  • Medication Administration
  • Hospice Care
  • Patient Care
  • Primary Care Experience
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Senior Care
  • Business management
  • Conflict management
  • Marketing
  • Business development
  • Consulting
  • Marketing tactics
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Decision-making
  • Team leadership
  • Effective leader
  • Scheduling
  • Inventory control
  • Quality assurance
  • Records organization and management
  • Relationship building
  • Small business operations
  • Customer relations

Certification

  • Provisional CPhT Training - Currently
  • Self Studying for the PTCE to re-certify for the CPhT
  • Current QMAP
  • Caregiving Certifications to support previous CNA (75 classroom hours plus clinical hours)
  • Dental Assisting Training with previous radiation certification

Interests

I love working with clay and ceramics, high and low fire temperatures Handbuilding is my favorite I am newer to stained glass but I am finding a true love in that as well I love beng outdoors and Colorado has long been a love for me, some of my earliest memories are here as my father used to bring me to the mountains across the state, hiking in a backpack, up both Pikes Peak and Longs Peak I have yet to attempt the Manitou Incline!

Timeline

QMAP

Bonaventure Assisted Living
04.2025 - 04.2025

Owner and Sole Proprietor

Sarah Joachim
01.2020 - Current

CPhT

Walmart Rx
11.2011 - 11.2014

CNA Caregiver

Private Family
03.2006 - 03.2008

CNA Student

Bloomington Hospital McCormicks Creek Rehab
08.2005 - 01.2006

No Degree - CNA

Bloomington Hospital

No Degree - Pharmacy Technician

Self Study

No Degree - QMAP

Self Study
Sarah Joachim