Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
New Mom
Holy Spirit
06.2022 - Current
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Hand & Stone Spa
04.2023 - 06.2024
Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
Skillfully addressed diverse client needs by adapting massage modalities accordingly while adhering to appropriate pressure levels throughout each session''s duration.
Performed thorough consultations before each session to determine clients'' goals for treatment while also identifying potential contraindications or precautions needed during the massage process itself.
Educated clients on self-care techniques, empowering them to maintain their well-being between appointments.
Maintained cleanliness, privacy, and detailed progress notes for all clientele following every appointment which allowed therapists to track improvements over time more efficiently.
Delivered exceptional customer service experiences resulting in positive reviews and increased word-of-mouth referrals.
Business Coordinator
Simmetry LLC
01.2020 - Current
Enhanced team productivity by organizing regular meetings, setting clear goals, and providing necessary resources.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Business Coordinator-Contract
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
07.2016 - 01.2020
Training in catheter insertion, wound care, suctioning, ventilators, ekg, phlebotomy, pta, doppler blood pressure, blood transport, heart monitoring, and deescalation
Managed employee scheduling, ensuring adequate staffing levels during peak times while reducing overtime costs where possible.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Patient Care Tech
Bay Area Regional Medical Center (BARMC)
11.2014 - 11.2016
Vital signs, Intake & Output, blood sugars, collection of specimens, TED & SED, oxygen usage, lifts, proper use of ppe, and other equipment, effective communication and empathetic support, patient safety, hippa
Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Assisted in training new PCTs, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
PCT/Unit Secretary
Houston Methodist St. John Hospital
05.2014 - 11.2014
Assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, progressive activity, and report observations
Demonstrate relationship centered care with the components of the I CARE Values statement (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence)
Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
Maintained rapport with physicians, nurses and other healthcare personnel.
Maintained patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA regulations.
Administrative Assistant and Switchboard Operator-Temp
Staff-Force
03.2014 - 05.2014
Answer high volume of inbound calls
Prepare and maintain the records
Deliver excellent customer service
React calmly in emergencies and work effectively under pressure
Patient Health Tech-Clinical Practice Office - Intermediate Term
Michael E. DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC)
02.2013 - 03.2014
Recognize and provide therapeutic intervention to alleviate patient self-destructive behaviors or changes in mental status
Insertion of catheters, suctioning, colostomy irrigation, proper use of lifts, de-escalate and redirect patients, ekg, sterile gloving, phlebotomy, universal isolation precautions
Report bio-psychosocial conditions and changes in vital signs, level of consciousness or mental status
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Security Guard-PRN
5 Star Security
09.2008 - 04.2013
Constant customer service, graduated communication interactions, secure crowd manipulation, and direct customer supervision
Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
Front Desk / Membership Sales
Houston Gym
03.2009 - 12.2009
Front desk check in and out, collection accounts, customer service, new member tours, guest services, greet everyone coming and going, set up new accounts
Answer all incoming inquiries and obtain appropriate information to direct/transfer calls or take messages
Handle member service issues, check, clean, and manage equipment
Survey Interviewer
Voter Consumer Research
05.2007 - 10.2007
Remain professionally unbiased while maintaining confidentiality on inbound and outbound calls
Utilized time management skills effectively to conduct multiple interviews daily while maintaining a high level of quality in each interaction.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Victorian Manor
01.2004 - 01.2006
Record vital signs, measure fluid intake and output
Provide daily care i.e
Bathing, dressing, feeding, active and passive range of motion, transferring, walking and turning
Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
Nursing Assistant Certification -
Chicago Training Center
Chicago, IL
High School Diploma -
Walther Lutheran High School
Melrose Park, Illinois
Re-certification - CNA/PCT/PTA
Ace Healthcare Training Institute
Houston, Texas
Commissioned Security Course -
Global Security Academy
Houston, Texas
Associate Degree - Arts
Houston Community College
Houston, TX
12.2018
Kinesiology And Nutrition -
University of Houston
Houston, Texas
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
Capella University
Houston, Texas
Skills
Technologically Competent
Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Unshakable moral foundation
Problem-Solving and Organization
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Dependable and Responsible
Multitasking Abilities
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
Hot and Cold Stone, Ayurvedic, Chair, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Geriatric, Infant, and Prenatal.
CPR/AED, BLS, First Aid
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Notary Public of Texas
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Vietnamese
Elementary
German
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Licensed Massage Therapist
Hand & Stone Spa
04.2023 - 06.2024
New Mom
Holy Spirit
06.2022 - Current
Business Coordinator
Simmetry LLC
01.2020 - Current
Business Coordinator-Contract
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
07.2016 - 01.2020
Patient Care Tech
Bay Area Regional Medical Center (BARMC)
11.2014 - 11.2016
PCT/Unit Secretary
Houston Methodist St. John Hospital
05.2014 - 11.2014
Administrative Assistant and Switchboard Operator-Temp
Staff-Force
03.2014 - 05.2014
Patient Health Tech-Clinical Practice Office - Intermediate Term
Michael E. DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC)