Compassionate caregiver offers 20 years of experience assisting others. Committed to delivering top-notch care, administering medication and maintaining safe environments. Knowledgeable of care documentation practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
Work History
In Home Caregiver
First Light Home Care
03.2024 - Current
Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.
Contributed to an overall positive caregiving experience by offering emotional support during challenging or difficult times.
Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
Enhanced quality of life for clients through attentive assistance with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Assisted with meal planning and preparation while considering dietary restrictions and nutritional requirements for each client.
Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
Provided effective companionship for clients who experienced loneliness or struggled with cognitive decline due to aging-related conditions like Alzheimer''s disease or dementia.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Maintained detailed records of client information, including medical history, personal preferences, goals, and care plan updates.
Budtender
50 Shades of Green
04.2023 - 04.2024
Checked guests' photo identification for validity and age requirements.
Utilized strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with customers, establishing trust and credibility as a knowledgeable resource on cannabis products.
Sold flowers, concentrates and edibles in fast-paced environment.
Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting each customer warmly upon arrival, fostering an inclusive environment that encouraged return visits.
Restocked supplies and arranged displays.
Weighed, prepared and packaged different types of products.
Employed effective cash handling procedures for accurate accounting of daily sales transactions while minimizing discrepancies or losses.
Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers.
Educated customers about responsible consumption practices, promoting safe and enjoyable cannabis use experiences.
Sales Associate
Target
04.2022 - 04.2023
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Medical Assistant
Nebraska Medicine Bellevue
09.2018 - 03.2022
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
Improved clinical workflow with introduction of electronic health records system.
Education
Certification - Medical Assisting
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing And Allied Health
Omaha, NE
09.2003 - 05.2024
Skills
Compassionate Caregiving
Meal Planning
First aid and safety
Client Confidentiality
Patient Care
Medical Terminology
HIPAA Compliance
Patient Scheduling
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
Problem-solving skills
Customer Education
Exceptional customer service
Electronic Health Records
Vital Sign Monitoring
Patient documentation
Timeline
In Home Caregiver
First Light Home Care
03.2024 - Current
Budtender
50 Shades of Green
04.2023 - 04.2024
Sales Associate
Target
04.2022 - 04.2023
Medical Assistant
Nebraska Medicine Bellevue
09.2018 - 03.2022
Certification - Medical Assisting
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing And Allied Health