Derrick Wilkin
Clive,IA
Summary
Compassionate individual seeking a position with your company
Registered Nurse in a hospital setting Registered Nurse and LPN in a Long Term Care facility. Ventilator and Trach Knowledge 2.5 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a Long Term Care Facility Leadership and Management Skills Critical thinking skills
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Leader
Petsmart
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt and courteous service, addressing concerns immediately.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
- Boosted overall sales with effective upselling techniques and exceptional product knowledge.
- Implemented procedural updates as needed based on company policy changes or industry developments.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Conducted regular evaluations of employee performance, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
Forklift Operator
Aerotek
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
In aisle sales associate
Home Depot
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Home Depot as an In aisle sales associate
- My duties are stocking the shelves, helping customers find what they are looking for, selling flooring products, and providing great customer service.
Registered Nurse
Karen Acres Healthcare Center
06.2018 - 05.2019
- I was working at a long-term care center as a Night Charge Nurse
- My duties include, but not limited to, medication administration, dressing changes, assessments, and making sure that those under me are taking care of the residents
- I also coordinate cares with our providers and provide the safest environment that I can for the residents.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
01.2016 - 05.2018
- I worked in the Behavioral Health Department at Mercy
- I worked approximately 10 months on the child/adolescent unit before transferring to the adult 6 bed secure unit
- I pass medications via oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes
- I also run groups and provide a therapeutic environment for the acutely ill patients
- I have been trained to deal with aggressive and violent patients safely
- I work closely with the doctors and fellow nursing staff to form care and safety plans that are individualized for each patient.
Registered Nurse
Unity Point Des Moines
07.2014 - 10.2015
- I worked at Methodist Hospital as a charge nurse on a med/surg floor
- I pass medications via oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and/or subcutaneous routes
- I perform dressing changes as well
- I track patient vitals, inputs and outputs, and assess their subjective complaints in order to track their progress towards healing and report any adverse signs to the doctors in charge of their care.
Registered Nurse
Fleur Heights Wellness and Rehabilitation
07.2013 - 08.2014
- I worked as a charge nurse in a long term care facility
- I make sure my team is running smoothly and that proper care is given to the residents
- I also do med pass, give IV fluids and meds, start IVs, do blood draws, trach cares, manage ventilators, and various other RN duties.
LPN
Marian Home
08.2012 - 06.2013
- I worked as a charge nurse in a long term care center
- I administered medications, and worked closely with physicians to improve resident’s quality of life
- I ensured that the residents had a safe environment to live in
- At Marian Home we work as a team to complete our duties.
CNA
Marian Home
10.2010 - 08.2012
- I assisted residents with ADL’s
- Worked closely with the charge nurse to assure residents were given proper care and improved quality living.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA01.2013
Skills
- Leadership and communication with patients, families, and co-workers, EPIC trained, , Oral, topical, parental, and intravenous medication administration, Paper and Computer charting, IV starts, urinary catheter insertion and discontinuation, skin assessments, decision making skills, Trach and ventilator cares/settings, close physician contact, vast knowledge of post-op cares
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse Safety
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Punctual and Reliable
- Palletizing
- Materials Handling
- Material packaging
- Lift Equipment Operation
- Materials Movement
- Product Inspection
- Inventory staging
- Inventory Counts
- Shipment Processing
- Dock Operations
- Equipment Inspections
- Pallet Construction
- Efficient data entry
- Optimizing efficiency
- RFID Tracking
- RFID Readers
- Storage and Stacking
- High-Lift Trucks
- Battery Recharging
License
IA 133925, 10/15/2021, P56537
References
References upon request
Timeline
Shift Leader
Petsmart
03.2022 - 04.2024
Forklift Operator
Aerotek
09.2019 - 12.2020
In aisle sales associate
Home Depot
09.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Karen Acres Healthcare Center
06.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
01.2016 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Unity Point Des Moines
07.2014 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse
Fleur Heights Wellness and Rehabilitation
07.2013 - 08.2014
LPN
Marian Home
08.2012 - 06.2013
CNA
Marian Home
10.2010 - 08.2012
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College