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Candice Slayton

Vernon Hill,VA

Summary

Dynamic administrative professional with extensive experience at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital, excelling in office management and customer service. Proven ability to streamline operations through effective inventory management and appointment scheduling. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and problem-solving capabilities, ensuring a welcoming environment and efficient workflow. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure, and consistently earns high marks for work quality and efficiency.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Sentara Halifax Regional Hopspital
Halifax, VA
03.2025 - Current
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
  • Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
  • Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
  • Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
  • Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
  • Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders when necessary.
  • Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email, mail, and package deliveries, ensuring timely distribution.
  • Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.

Cleaning Contractor

Candice's Cleaning Service
Halifax, VA
02.2021 - Current
  • Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces in all areas of the facility.
  • Emptied wastebaskets to transport trash and waste to proper disposal areas.
  • Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors with cleaners and sponges.
  • Polished windows, glass partitions or mirrors using sponges or squeegees.
  • Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped solid surfaces with proper chemical solutions.
  • Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
  • Maintained cleaning equipment in good working condition.
  • Followed chemical cleaner and power equipment procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
  • Mixed water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions.
  • Cleaned restrooms, including toilets, sinks, showers and bathtubs, and mirrors.
  • Moved furniture, equipment or supplies manually or with hand trucks.
  • Followed safety protocols while performing tasks such as ladder climbing or chemical handling.
  • Scrubbed walls to remove dirt and grime.
  • Dusted furniture, machines or equipment.
  • Inspected rooms for damages before beginning work on them.
  • Cleaned windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners.
  • Steam-cleaned or shampooed carpets.
  • Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.

Patient Care Technician

Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
Halifax, VA
02.2004 - Current
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
  • Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
  • Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
  • Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
  • Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
  • Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
  • Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.

Daycare Teacher

Footprints Daycare Center
Halifax, VA
08.2001 - 08.2004
  • Guided children in developing essential life skills, such as independence and problem-solving.
  • Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
  • Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
  • Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
  • Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
  • Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.

Security Officer

Regent Security
Roxboro, NC
11.1999 - 08.2001
  • Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
  • Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
  • Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
  • Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
  • Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
  • Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
  • Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
  • Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
  • Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
  • Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
  • Provided assistance to other departments as needed such as deliveries from vendors or contractors.
  • Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.

Education

High School Diploma -

Halifax County High
Halifax
06-2000

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Danville Community College
Danville, VA

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Southside Community College

Skills

  • Office management
  • Purchase Ordering
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Data entry
  • Record keeping
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • Prioritization

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant Licenses
  • Basic Life Support Certified

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Sentara Halifax Regional Hopspital
03.2025 - Current

Cleaning Contractor

Candice's Cleaning Service
02.2021 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
02.2004 - Current

Daycare Teacher

Footprints Daycare Center
08.2001 - 08.2004

Security Officer

Regent Security
11.1999 - 08.2001

High School Diploma -

Halifax County High

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Danville Community College

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Southside Community College

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