Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Experience, I got it!
References
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Crystal Styers

Crystal Styers

Seguin,TX

Summary

Experienced professional with 30 years in various roles: barista, tourism/hospitality, outdoor education, YMCA camp director for multiple years, PE teacher assistant for 4 years, water aerobics, lifeguard, and baby swim classes; certified teacher/cross country coach, including 14 years in healthcare at Penrose Hospital and Texas Children's Hospital. Specializes in patient care, training, and operational management, with proven skills in inventory control, diagnostic testing, assisted in over 500 deliveries, and useful customer service. Achievements include improving satisfaction rates and implementing quality assurance practices across multiple industries. Adept at training new staff, leading community safety initiatives, ensuring adherence to health standards, and loving to give back to society while learning many skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Penrose Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2020 - 09.2024
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.

Food Service Worker

Penrose Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2020 - 02.2022
  • I worked both jobs at the same hospital.
  • Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
  • Ensured that all foods were prepared according to health department regulations.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.

Tourist T-shirt Mananger/Sales Associate

Garden of the Gods Trading Post
Colora, CO
03.2019 - 01.2021
  • Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
  • Provided customer service support for inquiries, complaints, and returns.

Barista

Starbucks
Houston, TX
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Utilized upselling techniques to promote bakery items and specialty drinks, increasing average order value.
  • Gave samples of popular coffee and tea blends to create sales opportunities.
  • Implemented feedback from customers to improve service quality and menu offerings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology:Outdoor Ed/ Health/Psychology

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05-2004

Associate of Arts - Arts Education All Areas

Tarrent County College
Fort Worth, TX
12-1999

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Quality assurance
  • Portion control
  • Customer service
  • Train New CNAs
  • Problem solving
  • Food safety
  • Meal preparation
  • Record keeping
  • Sales techniques
  • Sanitation practices
  • Time management proficiency
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Aide, First Aid, CPR, AED and neo CPR, phlebotomy (train in hospital)
  • Teacher Certification/ YMCA certification for childcare, camp director, after school
  • WSI/ Lifeguard
  • Personal Trainer/ Water Aerobics/ Yoga Teacher Training (currently)
  • CNA job trainer

Accomplishments

  • Multiple Daisy Awards
  • YMCA Honors
  • Advanced Patient Care Training
  • Letters and notes of care

Affiliations

  • Yoga, swimming, hiking, traveling, walking, weight training, reading (listening), couch surfing, learning alternative health practice.

Experience, I got it!

  • I have worked in healthcare, foodservice, customer service, tourism, Certified Texas Teacher, CNA, YMCA camp director, afterschool teacher, Baby swim teacher (WSI), Lifeguard, First Aid/CPR teacher, sternal preparation in Labor and Delivery, Water Aerobics Instructor, over 1000 deliveries assistance, medical testing and handling biohazard, phlebotomy, Certified PE assistant teacher. After Covid and a severe neck sprain injury due to a patient attacked me under sedation I have to take a respite year. I have needed to heal my body and rest. I feel ready and with doctor approved to take on my next adventures with a good attitude and strong body. I have enjoyed my much needed time, yet I enjoy working and being part of a time and some little way help society.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Food Service Worker

Penrose Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Penrose Hospital
01.2020 - 09.2024

Tourist T-shirt Mananger/Sales Associate

Garden of the Gods Trading Post
03.2019 - 01.2021

Barista

Starbucks
01.2017 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology:Outdoor Ed/ Health/Psychology

Texas A&M University

Associate of Arts - Arts Education All Areas

Tarrent County College
Crystal Styers