Derrick Maurice Parrales
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Reliable healthcare support professional with hospital and ICU experience, known for maintaining clean, organized patient-care areas and helping keep daily operations on track. Communicates effectively with nurses, patients, families, and staff, while handling paperwork, supply transport, visitor direction, and basic computer tasks with accuracy.
Overview
2
2
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Services
Interfaith Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Provided environmental services and housekeeping support in hospital, including intensive care unit, ensuring a sanitary and safe environment for patients.
- Collaborated with nurses and hospital staff to address unit needs, maintaining safety, cleanliness, and organization in patient-care areas.
- Manage multiple responsibilities and changing priorities in a fast-paced ICU environment.
- Follow hospital procedures, safety requirements, and infection-control practices.
- Interact respectfully and professionally with patients and their families while working in a sensitive healthcare environment.
- Transport supplies and assist with ensuring needed materials are available within the unit.
- Communicate professionally with nurses, patients, families, and staff from different departments.
- Use basic computer programs and electronic communication as part of daily work responsibilities.
Environmental Services
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Delivered Environmental Services and housekeeping support to ensure cleanliness and safety throughout the medical center.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms and other patient-care areas according to hospital safety and infection-control procedures.
- Collaborated with nurses, medical staff, and patients to foster a professional and supportive healthcare environment.
- Maintained meticulous attention to detail while managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced medical environment.
- Communicated with different departments to address workplace needs.
- Documented daily tasks and followed established procedures.
- Executed filing tasks to maintain organized paperwork and information and information.
- Utilized email for workplace communication and basic computer applications for workplace communication.
District Supervisor
Toys R Us
Manhattan, New York
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Facilitated daily operations by coordinating communication between employees and management across assigned locations.
- Managed inventory processes by ordering, receiving, and organizing stock efficiently.
- Coordinated deliveries and ensured inventory was received and processed accurately.
- Maintained organized records related to inventory and daily operations.
- Trained and supported employees in workplace procedures and responsibilities.
- Directed employees and helped coordinate daily tasks.
- Oversaw multiple responsibilities while ensuring organization and accuracy in operations.
- Liaised with various departments and staff to address and resolve operational challenges.
Supervisor
Unique Thrift Store
Brooklyn, New York
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Supervised daily store operations, training and directing employees to enhance team performance.
- Delegated and coordinated daily responsibilities to support smooth operations.
- Addressed questions and daily needs of employees and customers to ensure smooth operations.
- Opened and closed the store while following established procedures.
- Organized work environment and managed inventory to support operational efficiency.
- Received, unloaded, and organized inventory.
- Handled multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
Cashier/Cook
McDonald's
Brooklyn, New York
09.2013 - 10.2014
- Processed customer orders through McDonald’s POS and drive-thru systems, ensuring accuracy and speed during peak hours.
- Processed cash and card transactions at the register efficiently during service and balanced registers during busy periods.
- Prepared burgers, fries, and breakfast items while adhering to McDonald’s food safety standards, contributing to overall customer satisfaction.
- Prepared burgers, fries, and breakfast items in accordance with McDonald’s food safety standards.
- Assisted team members during rush periods, coordinating kitchen workflow to maintain service efficiency.
- Maintained clean workstations, equipment, and dining areas throughout shifts.
- Refilled ingredients in designated storage areas to ensure continuous service, condiments, and packaging supplies for continuous service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edward R. Murrow High School
Brooklyn, NY01-2014
Skills
- Healthcare & Hospital Environment
- Intensive Care Unit Experience
- Infection control
- Patient interaction
- Supply management
- Team Coordination
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Applications
- Email Communication
- Communication skills
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- English & Spanish
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Environmental Services
Interfaith Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Environmental Services
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
04.2019 - 01.2022
District Supervisor
Toys R Us
01.2016 - 01.2019
Supervisor
Unique Thrift Store
01.2014 - 01.2016
Cashier/Cook
McDonald's
09.2013 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Edward R. Murrow High School