Eletise H. Tejada

• Provided cultural information through demonstrations and lectures, teaching guests songs, dances, crafts, games, and cultural phrases.
• Learned to create, maintain, and repair cultural artifacts, buildings, and props using various equipment and materials.
• Performed hula dances for hourly shows and taught guests Hawaiian games, hula lessons, fish net throwing, and cultural knowledge about poi and hale.

• Coordinates and facilitates the Ola Mau i ka Hula Hula program, enhancing cultural engagement and health awareness.
• Conducts research with kupuna experiencing early onset Alzheimer's, contributing to the Department of Native Hawaiian Health's initiatives.
• Manages and co-leads twice-weekly hula classes at BYUH, fostering community participation and cultural preservation.
• Facilitates an 8-month research cohort to promote healthy lifestyle choices through hula for kupuna aged 50 to 75, with early-stage memory loss.
• Schedules and coordinates classes, communicates with kupuna and Kumu, and organizes baseline and follow-up assessments.
• Collaborates with team members to report site progress and identify potential challenges in the research project.

• Led a youth summer program for children aged 9-14 at Hau'ula Beach Park, focusing on cultural activities and education.
• Facilitated cultural activities and taught youth about the Hau'ula water cycle and significant sites within the Hau'ula ahupua'a.

Medical-Surgical Unit, Imaging, ICU, Birthing Center
Worked alongside nurses to assist with basic tasks and provide patient care.

• Conducted patient rounding to ensure comfort and address needs.
• Promoted floor initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and workflow.
• Assisted with patient transfers (bed, wheelchair, gurney).
• Provided personal care, including bathing, perineal care, and oral care.
• Safely fed patients and monitored for dietary restrictions.
• Took and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
• Ensured proper handwashing and infection prevention practices.
• Performed range of motion exercises for patient mobility.
• Sanitized medical equipment and patient areas to maintain a sterile environment.
• Donned and doffed personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety standards.
• Practiced AIDET and SKAHI communication frameworks for patient interactions.
• Supported safe patient movement and handling.
• Prepared and maintained occupied and unoccupied hospital beds.

April 2021 – February 2024

• Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly attending to guest needs and ensuring a welcoming dining experience.
• Proficient in bussing tables, resetting dining areas, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
• Efficiently ran food orders to guests, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of dishes.
• Worked as a waitress, skillfully managing orders, handling payments, and addressing guest inquiries with professionalism.
• Assisted with team coordination to uphold smooth restaurant operations during peak hours.
• Maintained knowledge of menu items to provide accurate recommendations and accommodate special dietary needs.

• Oversaw food delivery processes to ensure timely and accurate service during peak dining hours.
• Acted as the permanent expeditor, coordinating between kitchen staff and front-of-house team to maintain a steady flow of dishes to tables within specified timeframes.
• Supervised front-of-house staff, providing support and guidance to maintain high service standards.
• Addressed operational challenges promptly to ensure smooth restaurant operations and guest satisfaction.
• Collaborated with management to implement process improvements and uphold restaurant policies.
• Trained new team members in expediting procedures and effective communication for a seamless kitchen-to-dining room workflow.