CARRIBEAN JAMES
Saint Helena,SC
Summary
Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering over 4 years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
NHC
07.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Assisted in administering medication, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for continuity of care.
CNA
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 8-18 bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Manager
Subway
09.2010 - 08.2017
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels 90%.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive contributions.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Trained new employees in specific job requirements.
- Conducted scheduled and impromptu evaluations to assess work performance.
- Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
- Reduced workflow inconsistencies by recruiting and hiring capable staff members.
- Demonstrated new products, procedures and techniques to employees.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing, and technology upgrades.
CNA
Right At Home Dc
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
CNA
BayView Healthcare
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding [Type] patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Crew Trainer
MacDonalds Restaurant
03.2011 - 01.2013
- Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Mentored junior employees to improve performance, food safety and customer service.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
- Trained other employees in customer service, food safety and performance requirements.
- Greeted all customers with smile and provided friendly service to professionally handle every need.
- Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction, promoting brand loyalty and maximizing repeat business.
- Learned new menu offerings and options easily to assist customers with selecting items.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
Teacher's Aide
Hobbit Hill Preschools
08.2005 - 02.2006
- Helped children take care of personal needs and maintain good hygiene.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Teacher's Aide
Penn Center
05.2003 - 08.2003
- Organized areas each to keep classroom well-maintained.
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Retained interest and maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, papers and props.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction.
Education
Adult And Continuing Education -
Savannah State University
Savannah, GAAdult And Continuing Education - undefined
Technical College of The Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC01.2019
Adult And Continuing Education - undefined
Technical College of The Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC01.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Beaufort High School
Beaufort, SC01.2006
Skills
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Patient management
- Inpatient care
- Patient privacy
- Supporting personal needs
- Observing responses
- Feeding assistance expert
- Recording vital signs
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient-focused care
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Direct patient care
- Data entry
- Outpatient care
- Conducting intakes
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Customer assistance
- Cash register operations
- Identification checks
- Money handling
- Inventory management
- Customer relations
- Order taking
- Inventorying products
- Cleanliness
- Maintaining store appearance
- Good telephone etiquette
- Monetary transactions
- Customer direction
- Question responses
- Cleaning procedures
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multi-tasking ability
- Friendly demeanor
- Staff training
- Written and verbal communication
- Maintaining safety
- Goal setting
- Managing supplies
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Creative learning strategies
- Creative imagination stimulation
- Conflict resolution
- Positive reinforcement
Certification
- Certified Nurses Aide
- First Aid Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
CNA
NHC
07.2023 - Current
CNA
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2022
CNA
Right At Home Dc
09.2014 - 12.2015
CNA
BayView Healthcare
01.2013 - 02.2015
Crew Trainer
MacDonalds Restaurant
03.2011 - 01.2013
Manager
Subway
09.2010 - 08.2017
Teacher's Aide
Hobbit Hill Preschools
08.2005 - 02.2006
Teacher's Aide
Penn Center
05.2003 - 08.2003
Adult And Continuing Education - undefined
Technical College of The Lowcountry
Adult And Continuing Education - undefined
Technical College of The Lowcountry
High School Diploma - undefined
Beaufort High School
Adult And Continuing Education -
Savannah State University