Carrie Rue
Rifle,CO
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Veterans Community Living Center
02.2023 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Fresh Food Associate
Walmart
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Increased sales [Number]% by handing out food samples and recommending additional items to customers.
- Referred to established price lists to stamp and attach price tags on merchandise.
- Developed knowledge about products and sales items to answer shoppers' questions.
- Designed and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters or tables to attract customers and promote sales.
- Used knives, hand-held peelers and choppers to cut, trim and wrap produce for individual sale.
- Unloaded produce trucks and broke down produce pallets to organize produce within refrigerator and dry storage areas.
- Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and outdated items.
- Refilled and rotated items on shelves to maintain well-stocked inventory.
- Verified proper merchandising for freshness and quality of goods by properly handling produce, minimizing damage and spoilage of products.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
Store Associate
Dollar Tree
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Maintained tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Reset store for updated look
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chateau At Rifle
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Housekeeping duties
- Dietary Aide at meal times, including the cleanup, laundry and washing dishes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Veteran's Community Living Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Fresh Food Associate
Walmart
11.2015 - 10.2020
- Referred to established price lists to stamp and attach price tags on merchandise.
- Used knives, hand-held peelers and choppers to cut, trim and wrap produce for individual sale.
- Unloaded produce trucks and broke down produce pallets to organize produce within refrigerator and dry storage areas.
- Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and outdated items.
- Refilled and rotated items on shelves to maintain well-stocked inventory.
- Verified proper merchandising for freshness and quality of goods by properly handling produce, minimizing damage and spoilage of products.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Developed knowledge about products and sales items to answer shoppers' questions.
- Designed and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters or tables to attract customers and promote sales.
Managing Bartender
Ram Lounge
04.2006 - 09.2015
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
- Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
- Established rapport with customers by providing friendly and attentive service.
- Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
- Processed payments for orders and provided customers with change.
- Monitored dining room and bar areas for signs of overcrowding.
Education
GED -
Adult Learning Center
AuroraSkills
- Observing Responses
- Patient Relations
- Patient-Focused Care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Documenting Behaviors
- Care Plan Implementation
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient Lifting
- Electronic Charting
- Transporting Patients
- Mobility Assistance
- Quality Assurance
- Trustworthy Companion
- Activity Coordination
- Maintaining Privacy
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Adaptable
- Preparing Meals
- Reliable Team Player
- Valid Colorado Driver's License
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Activity Planning
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Recording Vital Signs
- Light Housekeeping
- Responding to Emergencies
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Reliable Transportation
Accomplishments
- Achieved Certification of Nursing Assistance by completing both written and skills tests with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Crisis Prevention Training - 15 hours
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Veterans Community Living Center
02.2023 - Current
Fresh Food Associate
Walmart
05.2022 - 05.2023
Store Associate
Dollar Tree
05.2022 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chateau At Rifle
10.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Veteran's Community Living Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
Fresh Food Associate
Walmart
11.2015 - 10.2020
Managing Bartender
Ram Lounge
04.2006 - 09.2015
GED -
Adult Learning Center
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