Antonio Tabon
North Dinwiddie,VA
Summary
A Certified Nurse Assistant offering five years of experience in health care environments. Promotes superior time management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene care and needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Hiram Davis Medical Center
Petersburg, VA
11.2023 - Current
- Administer nursing care to a selected group of patients to include, but not be limited to, personal hygiene, assisting with patient activities, assisting patients with taking nourishment, recording vital signs, and assisting with patient transport
- Measure and chart fluid intake and output, assists with prescribed treatments, collection of specimens and keeps supervisor informed changes in patient’s condition
Personal Care Assistant
Care Advantage
Colonial Heights, VA
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Administers bedside and personal care such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance
- Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor
- Performs housekeeping duties such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands
- Cares for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, and convalescence; providing companionship, personal care, and help in adjusting to new lifestyles
- Performs health care-related tasks such as monitoring vital signs and medication under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists
- Plans, shops for, and prepares nutritious meals, and assists families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals
- Transports clients to locations outside the home such as to physicians offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle
- Trains family members to provide bedside care
- Instructs or advises clients on issues such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care
Culinary Supervisor
HHS
Petersburg, VA
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Supervisor team members to ensure smooth operations of the criteria, doctor’s dining, catering, and/or patient meals
- Ensure each patient receives an accurate meal that matches their order and diet requirements
- Provide excellent customer service for all patients, staff, and visitors
- Adhere to the facility’s health and safety policies and procedures
- Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently
- Prepare high-quality meals for patients, visitors, and hospital staff
- Follow company recipes and guidelines to prepare all food items
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all cleaning, sanitation, and closing procedures
- Prepare food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
Owner/Head Chef
Tabon Fry
Petersburg, VA
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited establishment's earnings to bank daily at close of business
- Recorded customer orders and collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals
- Catered special events to include set up and disassembled food service stations, equipment and furniture per guest or contract specifications
Direct Care Support Leader
Caring Hands Group Home, LLC
Mckenney, VA
07.2009 - 01.2022
- Transported patients to participate in activities by using wheelchairs and wheeled carts
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Followed the client's Plan of Care to help with activities of daily living
Chef/Line Cook Supervisor
Traditionz
Petersburg, VA
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
Kitchen Manager/Line Cook
Holiday Inn
Colonial Heights, VA
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality
- Planned and prepared lunch, dinner, and other special menus for in-house special events and catering
- Recorded and restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency
Head Chef/Cook Supervisor
Burnette's Restaurant
Petersburg, VA
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen
- Developed and cooked exciting, memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment and bolstered restaurant revenues
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff
General Manager
Traditionz Smokehouse
Richmond, VA
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited establishment's earnings to bank daily at close of business
- Recorded customer orders and collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals
- Catered special events to include set up and disassembled food service stations, equipment and furniture per guest or contract specifications
General Manager
Traditionz Wing And Grill
Petersburg, VA
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent checks of line
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships
Line Cook
Holiday Inn
Colonial Heights, VA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols
- Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity
Kitchen Manager
Demolition Coffee
Petersburg, VA
02.2010 - 01.2013
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies
- Promoted customer satisfaction by preparing food according to standard recipes with modifications based on individual customer requirements
- Assisted customers in placing special orders for large-scale events such as weddings and birthday parties
- Engaged with customers, offering menu information, providing suggestions and showing genuine appreciation for business
Short Order Cook/Catering Specialist
J J's Deli/Ribs By Antonio
Petersburg, VA
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety
- Managed food resources, memorized orders and wrote patron's food orders on slips
- Cleaned and sanitized all work surfaces between preparation of various foods, avoiding cross-contamination while maintaining food safety guidelines
- Distributed food to wait staff quickly to provide excellent customer satisfaction
Shift Lead - Dry Ice Division
Airgas Inc.
Hopewell, VA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Managed daily activities of over 15 personnel
- Prevented waste when transferring materials via fork lift between transport containers and processing equipment
- Transferred dry ice containers onto delivery trucks using container carts and lift gates
- Implemented and enforced regulatory safety compliance policies for the production area
Assistant Head Cook/Supervisor
Highlights Sports Bar
Hopewell, VA
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget
- Prepared various foods such as meats, vegetables, and soups in accordance to company recipes
- Communicated with management on food inventory stock to request order placement
Education
Diploma - Customer Service
West Virginia Board of Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Virginia College
Richmond, VASkills
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food plating and presentation
- Sanitation guidelines
- Forecasting and planning
- Vendor relations
- Hospitality service expertise
- Staff management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Documentation procedures expert
- Family care expertise
- Quick problem solver
- Monitoring fluids
- Checking vitals
- Client Transportation
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient lifting techniques
- Behavior Management
- Personal errands assistance
- Feeding support
- Shopping and errands
- Communication
- Medication Management
- Housekeeping
- Compassionate patient care
- Activities of daily living support
- Patient awareness
- Care plan implementation
- Household organization
- Dressing assistance
- Light Housekeeping
- Emotional Support
- Adaptable under pressure
- Personal hygiene
- Patient Management
- Range of motion exercises
- Behavior redirection
- Observational skills
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medical office administration
- Nutrition planning
- Compassionate Care
- Meal Preparation
- EMR / EHR
- Stress Management
- First-aid and CPR
- Incapacitation care
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Adaptive equipment use
- Client Relationship Management
- CPR Certified
- Companionship
- Patient Assessments
- Toileting assistance
- Medication Administration
- Fall prevention
- Physical therapy support
- Tact and diplomacy
- Meal Planning
- Client rapport
- Household tasks
Certification
- ServSafe
- Food Handling
- PCA Certification
- CNA License
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Hiram Davis Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Care Advantage
09.2023 - 09.2024
Culinary Supervisor
HHS
01.2023 - 08.2023
Owner/Head Chef
Tabon Fry
09.2020 - 09.2022
Chef/Line Cook Supervisor
Traditionz
11.2019 - 08.2020
Head Chef/Cook Supervisor
Burnette's Restaurant
10.2018 - 01.2019
Kitchen Manager/Line Cook
Holiday Inn
02.2018 - 11.2019
General Manager
Traditionz Smokehouse
10.2016 - 09.2017
General Manager
Traditionz Wing And Grill
03.2015 - 09.2017
Line Cook
Holiday Inn
01.2013 - 01.2015
Kitchen Manager
Demolition Coffee
02.2010 - 01.2013
Direct Care Support Leader
Caring Hands Group Home, LLC
07.2009 - 01.2022
Short Order Cook/Catering Specialist
J J's Deli/Ribs By Antonio
01.2009 - 01.2010
Shift Lead - Dry Ice Division
Airgas Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2008
Assistant Head Cook/Supervisor
Highlights Sports Bar
01.2005 - 01.2007
Diploma - Customer Service
West Virginia Board of Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Virginia College
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