Dana Johnston
American Legion Post 189
Elkhart,IN
11
years of professional experience
Compassionate and adaptable professional with experience in caregiving, bartending, and shift management. Strong in communication, customer service, and handling multiple priorities while keeping operations organized. Committed to dependable support and positive client experiences.
Work History
Bartender
3 Years 1 Month- Mixed cocktails, poured beverages, and served members with efficient, courteous counter and table service.
- Managed cash transactions, balanced register, and processed payments accurately using point-of-sale system.
- Maintained clean bar area, sanitized glassware, and followed health and safety standards.
- Monitored inventory levels, restocked supplies, and communicated shortages to support smooth shifts.
Elderly Caregiver
5 Years 5 Months- Provided compassionate daily personal care, supporting bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
- Monitored vital signs, comfort levels, and behavioral changes, reporting concerns promptly to family members.
- Prepared nutritious meals, assisted with feeding, and maintained consistent medication reminders.
- Coordinated safe transportation to appointments, errands, and social activities, ensuring punctual arrival.
- Maintained clean living spaces, laundered clothing, and organized supplies for daily household routines.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, using calm judgment and following care instructions accurately.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Bartender/Manager
7 Years 8 Months- Crafted cocktails and classic pours with consistency, speed, and attention to guest preferences.
- Managed busy bar service while maintaining clean, organized, and fully stocked station.
- Trained new bartenders on beverage recipes, service standards, and point-of-sale procedures.
- Monitored alcohol compliance and responsible service practices throughout shift operations.
- Balanced cash drawers, processed payments, and resolved discrepancies accurately.
- Maintained inventory levels, reordered supplies, and reduced waste through careful stock rotation.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Certified Nursing Assistant
6 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting care.
- Positioned immobile patients to support comfort and prevent pressure injuries.
- Transported patients safely between units, tests, and procedures.
- Documented patient care observations accurately in medical records.
- Followed infection control protocols and maintained clean, safe patient environments.
- Supported nursing workflows by prioritizing routine care tasks efficiently.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Strong multitasking
Customer service
Highly reliable
Team player attitude
Clear and effective communication
Patience and tolerance
Outgoing personality
Engaging personality
Cleanliness and hygiene
Handling difficult customers
Timeline
Bartender
American Legion Post 189
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Elderly Caregiver
Norma Cox
01.2021 - 06.2026Read More
Bartender/Manager
Franklin St Tavern
01.2016 - 09.2023Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elkhart General Hospital
04.2015 - 10.2015Read More
Mememorial High School
High School Diploma
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