Cristina Saldana
Tampa,FL
Summary
A proactive Psychology graduate dedicated to nurturing emotional and social well-being. Experienced in providing comprehensive support to enhance overall wellness. Driven by a fervent desire to tackle new challenges, possessing a robust work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proficient in independent work, with a demonstrated ability to swiftly acquire and master new skills. Recent graduate boasting exceptional research, technical, and problem-solving capabilities. Meticulous attention to detail and a quick learner when it comes to grasping novel concepts. Additionally, adept customer service professional excelling in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Skilled at adapting to evolving systems and events, fluent in medical terminology in two languages. Experienced in wound care and assisting in various medical procedures, including surgical preparations and instrument sterilization. Proficient in venipuncture accuracy, patient rooming, injections, and medical record management through a range of EHR/EMR systems. Proficiency extends to computer usage and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Hairstylist Contractor
Self Employed Services
Tampa , FL
07.2022 - Current
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
- Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering accurate service and product knowledge to drive earnings.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
- Selected hair colors, products and services based on customer preference and individually designed hair care plan.
Hairstylist
Blo Blow Dry Bar
Tampa, FL
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Pursued continuing education and training to stay up to date with new trends and techniques.
- Sanitized workstations and salon equipment to reduce risk of infection.
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
- Created custom looks for clients that met their specific needs.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
Home Health Aide
Brightstar Care
St. Petersburg, FL
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted patients with various activities of daily living, including using the toilet, bathing, dressing, preparing food, eating, drinking, and moving around
- Followed patient care plan directives as recommended or instructed by the nurse
- Performed regular homemaking chores, such as doing dishes, sweeping, and mopping floors, doing laundry, and cleaning patient medical equipment
- Ensured safe, healthy, clean, and uplifting patient environment at home.
Home Health Aide
Amada Senior Care
Tampa, Oceanside, FL
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided on-the-clock, on-call, in-home assistance for 15 elderly and hospice patients weekly
- Assisted patients with mobilization, health and hygiene, physical fitness, rehabilitation, assistive medical care, and other personal services
- Acted as liaison between patient, patient’s family, and medical care organizations
- Organized, filled out, and completed necessary paperwork and documentation required by Medicare, Medicaid, 3rd-party insurance providers, and VNHA.
Administrative Specialist
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South, CA
07.2015 - 03.2019
- Developed and maintained filing systems for both paper and electronic records.
- Compiled data from various sources to create detailed reports for management.
- Performed data entry tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
- Assisted with budget preparation activities by monitoring expenses and tracking costs.
- Organized travel arrangements for staff members as needed.
- Greeted visitors to the office, answered phone calls, and directed inquiries appropriately.
- Prepared correspondence, memos, presentations, spreadsheets, databases. using MS Office programs.
- Handled confidential documents in a secure manner while ensuring privacy regulations were met.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - With Concentration
Keiser University
Tampa, FL08-2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Keiser University
Tampa, FL12.2022
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology Education
Aveda Institute Tampa Bay
Clearwater, FL12.2021
High School Diploma -
Salinas High School
05.2015
Skills
- Client Safety and First Aid
- Compassionate Client Care
- Patient Health Assessments
- Safety Planning
- Service planning
- Client documentation
- Resource Navigation
- Client Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Crisis Assessment
- Records Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Scheduling
- Phlebotomy
- Patient-focused care
- Medical Terminology
Certification
- Operation New Uniform - 03/2024
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging- 12/2023
Timeline
Independent Hairstylist Contractor
Self Employed Services
07.2022 - Current
Hairstylist
Blo Blow Dry Bar
04.2022 - 07.2023
Home Health Aide
Brightstar Care
09.2020 - 04.2021
Home Health Aide
Amada Senior Care
06.2018 - 09.2020
Administrative Specialist
United States Marine Corps
07.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - With Concentration
Keiser University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Keiser University
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology Education
Aveda Institute Tampa Bay
High School Diploma -
Salinas High School
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