Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies
Timeline
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April N. Allen

April N. Allen

Quitman,GA

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Caregiver

Self-employeed
12.2019 - 02.2023
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.

Paralegal Real Estate

Weeks & Irvine
05.2019 - 12.2019
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread contracts for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing contracts for closing providing documentation, and information for all parties and Real Estate at Closing
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Checked Titles to ensure they were clean and held no liens
  • Scheduled all closings with the appropriate attorney
  • Made sure all parties were available for Closing
  • Answered high volume emails
  • multi phone line

Owner Cleaning Services

LCL, Cleaning Svs.
01.2013 - 04.2019
  • Reported issues to Company and/or Homeowner
  • Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
  • Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
  • Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
  • Ordered and stocked cleaning supplies based on current workload and upcoming jobs.
  • Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
  • Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests.
  • Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.

Small Business Co-Owner

Mom's 2 Bee
01.2007 - 12.2012
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Demonstrated product presentations to prospective customers to showcase features, benefits and value.
  • Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Participated in business events, conferences and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
  • Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

PCT-III

South Georgia Medical Center
08.2003 - 10.2005
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Delivered high-quality care to Intensive Care Med/Surg patients in hospital facility.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lowndes High School
Valdosta, GA

CNA - Nursing Assistance

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA

Skills

  • Attentive to People
  • Word Processing
  • Communication Assistance
  • Continuous Development
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Research Facts
  • Client Support
  • Client Intakes
  • Confidentiality Understanding
  • Data Collection
  • Office Management
  • POS Inventory System Operation
  • Price Structuring
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Team Goals

Hobbies

I do enjoy kayaking, camping and hiking.   When I am not enjoying the outdoors, I do raise Serama Chickens for show and for individuals dealing with anxiety and depression disabilities.

Timeline

Private Caregiver

Self-employeed
12.2019 - 02.2023

Paralegal Real Estate

Weeks & Irvine
05.2019 - 12.2019

Owner Cleaning Services

LCL, Cleaning Svs.
01.2013 - 04.2019

Small Business Co-Owner

Mom's 2 Bee
01.2007 - 12.2012

PCT-III

South Georgia Medical Center
08.2003 - 10.2005

High School Diploma -

Lowndes High School

CNA - Nursing Assistance

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
April N. Allen