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Ava Lanning

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Compassionate Home Health Aide with background in providing care to diverse patient populations in home settings. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and light housekeeping, ensuring comfort and hygiene. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with patients, resulting in positive feedback for quality of care provided. History of effectively communicating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient wellbeing and safety.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

Visiting Aid
Fort Wayne, IN
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Bedside care.
  • Tracheostomy care.
  • In-bed bathing.
  • Urinal/catheter care.
  • Ventilator operation and cleaning.
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning
  • Helped client with medication self-administration.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
  • Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.

Server

Yum Thai
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2023 - 10.2024
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
  • Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
  • Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.
  • Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
  • Checked food before serving it to customers.
  • Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
  • Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.

Hostess

Teds Beerhall
Fort Wayne, Indiana
04.2021 - 10.2022
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
  • Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
  • Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
  • Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.
  • Managed the waiting list, ensuring that all parties were seated in a timely manner.
  • Answered phones promptly to record and confirm reservations.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills when interacting with customers.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Skills

  • Patient transportation
  • Medication organization
  • Nutritional meal preparation
  • Care plan assessment
  • Client documentation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Bedside care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Catheter care assistance
  • Care plan implementation
  • Compassionate client care
  • Dressing assistance
  • Toileting assistance
  • Respiratory care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Medication administration
  • Medical terminology and equipment
  • Housekeeping
  • Bathing assistance

Certification

  • CPR and AED
  • CST

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Visiting Aid
10.2024 - 01.2025

Server

Yum Thai
05.2023 - 10.2024

Hostess

Teds Beerhall
04.2021 - 10.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Ava Lanning