Acacia Townsel
Columbia,SC
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse seeking a position in a healthcare facility to provide high-quality patient care and support to medical staff. Utilizing my strong communication skills and attention to detail to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Military
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
06.2016 - 06.2021
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Assisted in training new employees to increase team productivity and meet daily targets.
- Interpreted hand signals and listened for verbal instruction to determine where materials were to be placed.
- Used computers to enter data, track shipments and maintain records of products.
- Communicated with supervisors and other personnel to coordinate loading and unloading of goods.
- Assisted in organizing and stocking products in warehouse to support colleagues.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets quickly and safely, managing work load priorities.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Loaded and strapped shipments into place on trucks.
- Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Assisted drivers with loading and unloading packages onto delivery trucks to maintain deadlines.
- Maintained vehicle organization and cleanliness and reported any issues to driver.
- Used hand trucks and dollies to safely transport heavy and cumbersome packages.
Cashier
Home Depot
2999 SW 32nd Ave, Miami, FL 33133
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided help in resolving complex problems.
- Trained new employees by providing knowledge of specific store tasks, policies and goals.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
ECPI University
Columbia, SC09.2023
High School Diploma -
Miami Central Senior High School
Miami, FL06.2013
Skills
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Critical Thinking
- ADLs Assistance
- Wound Care
- Prevention Techniques
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Task Delegation
- Tracking Symptoms
- Writing Reports
- Cash Register Systems
- Time Management Skills
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
Military
US Army
06.2016 - 06.2021
Cashier
Home Depot
06.2014 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
ECPI University
High School Diploma -
Miami Central Senior High School