CHRISTY BUELNA
Reentry Broker
Cedar Hill,TX
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding 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
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Peer Mentor, Reentry Broker
Unlocking Doors
Dallas, TX
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Mentoring clients that are high risk at time of their enrollment or struggle with reentry
- Giving and being additional support for those clients who struggle with mental illness, substance abuse, and homelessness
- Placing referrals within community for housing, employment, and medical needs to ensure client’s needs are being meet.
- Assessed clients knowledge, comprehension and habits to track progress and set realistic goals.
- Used Pieces to maintain confidential client records relating to employment and personal files.
Associate
Gift Wrapper, Amazon
Houston, TX
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Measured boxes and packages to determine correct sizes of wrapping paper that would be used
- Working as gift wrapper to wrap gifts for perfect customer satisfaction
- Mentored and coached other team members to meet daily sales goals
- Worked with diligence to regularly meet or exceed special targets to get each gift delivered when it was promised
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
General Manager
Gulf Crest Motel
Freeport, TX
05.2011 - 02.2016
- Managed all day-to-day operations including housekeeping and maintenance
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Trained, managed, and motivated employees to promote professional skill development
- Managed overall budget which included preparing current budget and managing expenses
- Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness, and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning
- Diminished financial discrepancies by monitoring quotes, production and material planning and bank reconciliations
- Planned and organized accommodations
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems, and procedures
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management
- Delivering excellent guest experience
Certified Nursing Assistant
Columbia Manor Care Center
Columbia City, MO
02.2007 - 09.2012
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Construction Manager
HGF Consruction
Dixon, MO
05.2004 - 02.2007
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical knowledge base photographs of all assigned projects.
- Improved process efficiency and workflow by implementing productivity initiatives and proactively identifying and resolving problems.
- Managed homebuilding construction through all phases to coordinate delivery of quality homes meeting both company and customer expectations.
- Managed hiring for certain roles and actively coordinated talent management and recruitment.
Medical Office Assistant, EKG TECH
University Hospital - University Health System
Columbia City, MO
05.2003 - 04.2004
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Entered procedure codes and diagnosis codes into medical billing software.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Columbia Manor Care Center
Columbia City, MO
01.2002 - 05.2003
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX 01.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 08.2019 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lone Star College System
Spring, TX 08.2017 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO 08.2002 - 05.2003
Skills
TeamworkHard WorkingMultitasking abilitiesHighly MotivatedFast LearnerFlexible & Adaptable
Patient-focused care
Supporting personal needs
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Peer Mentor, Reentry Broker
Unlocking Doors
08.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Texas At Dallas
01.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
08.2019 - 01.2019
Associate
Gift Wrapper, Amazon
11.2017 - 01.2018
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lone Star College System
08.2017 - 08.2020
General Manager
Gulf Crest Motel
05.2011 - 02.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Columbia Manor Care Center
02.2007 - 09.2012
Construction Manager
HGF Consruction
05.2004 - 02.2007
Medical Office Assistant, EKG TECH
University Hospital - University Health System
05.2003 - 04.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln University
08.2002 - 05.2003
Certified Nursing Assistant
Columbia Manor Care Center
01.2002 - 05.2003