Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients and possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Switchman/Conductor
Union Pacific Railroad
07.2006 - Current
Performed daily inspections on switches, locomotives, and derails.
Contributed to on-time performance by swiftly addressing any operational issues or delays.
Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on industry best practices and improve personal performance as a conductor.
Enhanced safety measures by strictly adhering to railroad regulations and conducting thorough pre-departure inspections.
Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
Guided new hires through on-the-job training, sharing valuable insights and best practices for success in the conductor role.
Coordinated with dispatchers to provide accurate updates on train status, aiding in efficient scheduling and allocation of resources.
Streamlined communication with fellow crew members, ensuring efficient coordination of train operations.
Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
Performed all duties with the utmost standard of safety.
Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
Waitress
Butch's
08.2017 - 05.2019
Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
Certified Medication Aide
Linden Court
07.2003 - 07.2006
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 wellbeing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, and blood pressure.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
Certified Medication Aide
Centennial Park Retirement Village
06.2004 - 06.2006
Responded promptly to emergency situations involving patients'' health issues related to their medications, coordinating closely with nursing staff for optimal outcomes.
Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely delivery of required treatments.
Demonstrated strong knowledge of state regulations governing Certified Medication Aides, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines during daily tasks.
Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Platte Care Center
08.2001 - 06.2004
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 wellbeing.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Supported needs 20+ residents under long-term care.