Crystal Joseph
Bellerose,United States
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Painter
CL Coatings
Kingsland, GA
06.2018 - 02.2021
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
- Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
- Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
- Selected premixed paints or mixed required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
- Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
- Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects.
- Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
Tool Room Attendant
BrandSafway
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Maintained instruments and tools to help team complete job tasks quickly and with accurate outcomes.
- Indexed locations of tools to facilitate quick retrievals from various shops.
- Maintained instruments and tools to help team complete maintenance tasks quickly and with accurate outcomes.
- Charged raw materials to specific jobs and documented lost or broken tools.
- Received incoming shipments of tools and equipment from trucks.
- Tracked excess materials and coordinated returns of damaged or unused items to vendors.
- Kept inventory of hand tools and gauges calibrated for use.
- Facilitated preventive maintenance on equipment in line with company standards.
- Unpacked, inspected and stored new tools according to crib plans.
- Verified computer inventory against physical inventory and resolved discrepancies.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
Painter's Helper
Turner Industries, Shintech Louisiana
Plaquemine, LA
09.2008 - 03.2009
- Cleaned job site after project completion, removing tape and tarps and inspecting for drips or inconsistencies in paint application.
- Masked, covered or otherwise protected non-paintable surfaces.
- Primed surfaces evenly prior to painting allowing paint to be applied evenly.
- Prepared rooms prior to painting by laying tarps, taping edges, mixing paint and building scaffolding.
- Followed painter's directions for product application and site cleanup.
- Cleaned brushes, rollers and Type equipment prior to use.
- Returned equipment and unused painting supplies to proper locations after each workday.
- Carried paints and painting supplies to each job site and positioned to comply with painter's instructions.
- Adhered to manufacturer instructions for paints, solvents and Type materials use.
- Applied primers and rough coats according to painter's directions.
- Smoothed and cleaned surfaces and removed wallpaper prior to painting allowing even coating of paint.
- Utilized proper personnel protective equipment during painting and preparation, avoiding inhalation of hazardous debris and toxic particulates.
- Completed finish coats on low-visibility surfaces.
Travel CNA
Factor Healthcare
Burlington, NJ
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Developed strong rapport with patients through empathetic listening skills and effective communication techniques that eased anxiety during transitions between facilities.
- Exhibited strong organizational skills by efficiently managing workloads in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and private homes.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient information, ensuring compliance with facility policies and regulations.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients, resulting in positive feedback from both patients and staff.
- Promoted overall wellbeing by assisting patients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and mobility support.
- Contributed to improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly reporting any concerns to appropriate medical professionals.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Mental Health Technician
St. James Behavior Hospital
Gonzales, LA
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Implemented group therapy sessions, facilitating open communication and fostering a supportive community among patients.
- Leveraged professional expertise in behavioral management techniques to minimize disruptions within the therapeutic environment.
Education
Cna Certification -
Louisiana Healthcare Institutions
Baton Rouge, LA09.2006
Diploma - Basic
Donaldsonville High School
Donaldsonville, LA06.2004
Skills
- Polishing and Buffing
- Painter Assistance
- Work Orders
- Company Guidelines
- Finish Removal
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
Timeline
Travel CNA
Factor Healthcare
02.2024 - 04.2024
Journeyman Painter
CL Coatings
06.2018 - 02.2021
Mental Health Technician
St. James Behavior Hospital
09.2016 - 03.2018
Tool Room Attendant
BrandSafway
08.2013 - 05.2015
Painter's Helper
Turner Industries, Shintech Louisiana
09.2008 - 03.2009
Cna Certification -
Louisiana Healthcare Institutions
Diploma - Basic
Donaldsonville High School