Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Hi, I’m
David G, Walling
Ogden,UT
Summary
Overview
36
years of professional experience
Education
Utah State UniversityLogan, UT
from Philosophy
University Overview
Army ROTC attended from August 1989 to May 1994. One semester from graduation then life got in the way. Never graduated.
Ameritech College of HealthcareDraper, UT
from LPN Program
08.2009
University Overview
Ogden High SchoolOgden, UT
High School Diploma
05.1981
University Overview
Work History
Eugene K. & Grace H. Walling Trust
Resident Care Assistant
07.2020 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Supported patient comfort and safety by assisting in managing home maintenance and cleanliness.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to hospice nurse.
- Cleaned home surfaces with proper cleaning products after each use to reduce instances of infection.
- Delivered and served meals and provided other dining needs.
- Conversed with resident to determine emotional and physical state of being and reported changes to hospice nurse.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Escorted resident to community activities and games and encouraged participation.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Prime Inc.
Professional OTR Truck Driver
04.2018 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions. Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Navajo Express/Digby Trucking Co.
Professional Truck Driver-Dedicated Route Costco
09.2017 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays pulling 57 foot trailers.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions. Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Maintained current Class A CDL with Medical Card requirements.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Mountain Land Suppy Company
Farm Irrigation Wheel Line Delivery Professional
03.2017 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Delivered Irrigation Pipe, Movers, and other supplies/ goods.
- Prepared loaded 40 foot gooseneck flat bed trailer, and coordinated deliveries each day with warehouse, sales person, and customer.
- Loaded and secured goods onto trailer in order of required delivery procedure for each destination.
- Unload packages at customer site by using manual labor.
- Completed delivery paperwork and daily logs.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times. Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes. Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management. Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
- Loaded truck using forklift and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries. Oversaw product loading to keep items balanced, work efficient and items secure for safe delivery.
- Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.. Inspect truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to the mechanic.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
Niels Fugal Sons
Natural Gas Line Tester/Heavy Equipment Operator
04.2006 - 08.2007
Job overview
- Operated range of heavy and light equipment on regular basis improving skills. Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators. Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of equipment.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports. Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines. Avoided hazards such as hanging or buried utility lines when operating equipment.
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
- Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift. Ensured that project supplies are inventoried and resupplied prior to heading out to job site daily.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs. Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Set up, dismantled, and operated Hydro-static pressure pipe testing equipment. Ensured testing equipment was calibrated to ensure test results were within required speciations.
Core Mark Distribution
Warehouse Associate/Facility Maintenance Manager/Delivery Driver
03.1999 - 05.2000
Job overview
- Monitored inventory and ordered supplies while adhering to maintenance budget restrictions.
- Created work schedules, scheduled work assignments and supervised day-to-day operations.
- Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment such as freezers, refrigerators, product roller line motors, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and swamp coolers.
- Evaluated warehouse facility to develop and implement company maintenance protocol that complied with OSHA, Utah health and safety regulations, and company policies.
- Inspected facility and assessed it overall systems for functionality and safety. Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identifiable faults.
- Supervised and optimized equipment supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance. Monitored priorities and liaised between myself and management, delegating tasks to complete on time maintenance.
- Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
Your Gardening Angles LCC
Snow Plow Operator/Commercial Landscape Maint.
10.2016 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Monitored buildup at specific sites to help supervisors plan snow removal assignments.
- Logged activities, maintenance issues and hours worked for supervisors.
- Maintained assigned vehicles and equipment in professional working conditions.
- Completed prompt snow removal process during and after weather events.
- Applied salt or chemical solutions to surfaces as preventive measure against snow and ice buildup.
- Worked in parking lots, roads and driveways to handle needs of businesses customers.
- Upheld safety standards for working in wet, cold and windy conditions.
Utah Transit Authority
Commuter Rail Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
10.2013 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Maintained strict schedules for passenger trains.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements. Performed daily inspections on yard switches.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling/uncoupling.
- Supervised and operated train and rail cars movement.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and flashlight.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
Multiple Home Care, Hospice, Nursing Homes
LPN
04.2009 - 10.2013
Job overview
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients, families, and doctors to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
United States Army ReserveOgden, UT
1st Lieutenant, Executive Officer, Platoon Leader
1992.05 - 1998.08 (6 years & 3 months)
Job overview
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Additional Duties: Supply Officer, Maintenance Officer, NBC Officer, Mobility Officer.
United States ArmyFt. Lewis, Tacoma, WA
E-5 Sergeant, Squad Leader
08.1986 - 08.1989
Job overview
- Monitored and input unit training and training schedules.
- Developed and implemented strategic updates to Training and Operations to solve issues affecting efficiency, productivity, and established standards.
- Handled administrative management, personnel issues and Nuclear Biological Chemical room supply requirements for unit.
- Double checked inventories and made inventory schedules with supply sergeant.
- Additional Duties: NBC interim NCO, NBC assistant, Squad vehicle driver. light equipment operator.
Skills
- Abdominal Thrust Maneuver
- First Aid Procedures
- File Management
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Social Event Planning
- Home Management
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Parts/Supply restocking and ordering
- Attention to detail on projects
- Experience of estimating man and equipment hours usage
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office
- Records Maintenance
Timeline
Resident Care Assistant
Eugene K. & Grace H. Walling Trust
07.2020 - 01.2023
Professional OTR Truck Driver
Prime Inc.
04.2018 - 07.2020
Professional Truck Driver-Dedicated Route Costco
Navajo Express/Digby Trucking Co.
09.2017 - 03.2018
Farm Irrigation Wheel Line Delivery Professional
Mountain Land Suppy Company
03.2017 - 09.2017
Snow Plow Operator/Commercial Landscape Maint.
Your Gardening Angles LCC
10.2016 - 02.2017
Commuter Rail Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
Utah Transit Authority
10.2013 - 02.2017
LPN
Multiple Home Care, Hospice, Nursing Homes
04.2009 - 10.2013
Natural Gas Line Tester/Heavy Equipment Operator
Niels Fugal Sons
04.2006 - 08.2007
Warehouse Associate/Facility Maintenance Manager/Delivery Driver
Core Mark Distribution
03.1999 - 05.2000
1st Lieutenant, Executive Officer, Platoon Leader
United States Army Reserve
1992.05 - 1998.08 (6 years & 3 months)
E-5 Sergeant, Squad Leader
United States Army
08.1986 - 08.1989
Utah State University
from Philosophy
Ameritech College of Healthcare
from LPN Program
Ogden High School
High School Diploma
Additional Information
Additional Information
United States Army Reserve: May 1985 to August 1986
Cco 321st Engineer Battalion, Ogden, Utah
OSUT 12B Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.: June to November 1985
Aco 15th Engineer Battalion, 9th Inf. Div. Ft. Lewis, Wa. August 1986 to August 1989
Sapper Leader Course, Ft Leonard Wood, Mo. July 1988
Airborne School, Ft Benning Ga. Aug 1990
Utah State University Army ROTC Aug 1989 to May 1992
Engineer Officer Basic Course, Ft. Leonard Wood Mo. June to Nov 1992
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