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Anita Cardenas

Bare Beauty by Anita
Visalia,CA
18
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented Cosmetologist with expertise in salon management and client consultation. Maintains high sanitation standards and accurate client records while fostering a welcoming environment. Committed to enhancing client satisfaction and repeat business through thorough consultations and personalized skincare recommendations.

Work History

Cosmetologist (Buisness Owner)

6 Years
Bare Beauty by Anita | 10.2020 - Current
  • Applied waxing, chemical exfoliation, and extraction techniques while maintaining strict sanitation standards.
  • Recommended skincare regimens and product selections based on skin type and treatment goals.
  • Educated clients on aftercare, home routines, and service expectations to support treatment results.
  • Maintained accurate client records, service notes, and treatment histories for consistent care.
  • Managed treatment room readiness, sterilized tools, and organized supplies to ensure smooth service flow.
  • Maintained strict sanitation protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment for both staff and clients.
  • Sterilized equipment for patient treatments.
  • Recommended retail products for at-home use.
  • Stocked treatment rooms with proper supplies.
  • Welcomed clients arriving for appointments.
  • Flexibly worked evenings and weekends to maintain proper spa coverage.
  • Improved client satisfaction with personalized skin analysis and product recommendations, leading to repeat business.

Certified Nursing Assistant

12 Years 6 Months
Westgate Gardens Care Center | 08.2008 - 02.2021
  • Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily living needs.
  • Repositioned and transferred residents using safe body mechanics and mobility aids.
  • Documented care observations accurately in resident charts and shift reports.
  • Responded promptly to call lights and addressed resident comfort needs.
  • Supported infection control practices through proper sanitation and equipment handling.
  • Coordinated care tasks with licensed nurses to maintain consistent resident support.
  • Mentored new nursing assistants on routines, safety practices, and resident care standards.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and well-being.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.

Education

Cosmetologist - Cosmetology

Milan Institute-Visalia | Visalia | 10-2019

Skills

Client relationship building
Client communication
Advanced skin treatments
Sanitation practices
Product knowledge
Client education
Product upselling
Scheduling appointments
Salon management
Professional ethics
Spa operations management
Friendly communication

Timeline

Cosmetologist (Buisness Owner)

Bare Beauty by Anita
10.2020 - CurrentRead More

Certified Nursing Assistant

Westgate Gardens Care Center
08.2008 - 02.2021Read More

Milan Institute-Visalia

Cosmetologist from Cosmetology
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Anita Cardenas