Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal
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Estefania Carter

Norfolk,VA

Summary

Self-motivated United States Navy Third Class Petty Officer with 5 years of expertise as Culinary Specialist serving meals to approximately 800 service members. Knowledgeable about food storage, preparation and safety protocols. Focused on boosting morale by serving tasty and nutritious food. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Performance-driven Associate with stellar record of accomplishment in connecting with customers and driving remarkable sales. Proactive, well-organized sales leader successful at meeting and exceeding targets with strategic approaches. Skilled lead generator, product demonstrator and problem-solver. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Princess Anne Health & Rehabilitation Center
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing. I
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.

Certified Nursing Assistant

First Choice Nurses
Norfolk, VA
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Waterside Health and Rehab
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.

Culinary Specialist

United States Navy, USN
Norfolk, VA
10.2017 - 10.2022
  • Cleaned, sanitized and maintained food storage, preparation and serving areas.
  • Developed nutritious menus and ordered variety of healthy food to change up menu offerings.
  • Prepared and served meals to around 800 service members dual deployment.
  • Remained attentive to detail and committed to accurate and thorough responses to expressed culinary and service needs.
  • Communicated with customers to understand culinary needs and preferences and adjusted menus and services in response.
  • Prepared and served meals to around 350 officer service members each 1800.

Sales Representative

Macy's
Vancouver, WA
09.2016 - 07.2017
  • Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs.
  • Created sales and revenue-generating opportunities in new markets to improve bottom line.
  • Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.

Education

Diploma - License Practical Nurse

ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical

Training Solutions
Norfolk, VA
08.2022

High School Diploma -

Mountain View High School
Vancouver, WA
06.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Health Administration

Colorado Technical University (Online)
Colorado Springs, CO

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Sanitizing and cleaning
  • Food service
  • Relationship selling
  • Sales closing
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Medical Terminology
  • Basic Life Support
  • First Aide

Accomplishments

  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Promoted to Third Class Petty Officer due to Positive Attitude and Customer Satisfaction that achieved Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal.
  • Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal after serving two deployments. One during the pandemic.
  • Graduated from Training Solutions to be a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Affiliations

  • Received Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy, and separated as a Noncommissioned Officer.

Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal

Professional Achievement as Wardroom III cook on watch onboard Dwight D.Eisenhower (CVN 69) deployed with carrier strike group two to European and Middle Eastern Theaters of operation from February to July 2021. Seaman Carter successfully contributed to the strikes group's ability to maintain maritime security, ensure regional access and strengthen regional partners maritime capabilities. Her outstanding service and exemplary culinary skills played a critical role in daily food service, preparing over 1,800 daily nutritious meals while maintaining exceptional sanitation standards. Additionally, she was a positive presence in the wardroom ensuring 350 officers received the highest quality product in a consistent and timely manner. Seaman Carter's exceptional professionalism, unrelenting perseverance, and loyal devotion to duty reflected credit upon her and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Princess Anne Health & Rehabilitation Center
10.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

First Choice Nurses
05.2023 - 11.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Waterside Health and Rehab
09.2022 - 06.2023

Culinary Specialist

United States Navy, USN
10.2017 - 10.2022

Sales Representative

Macy's
09.2016 - 07.2017

Diploma - License Practical Nurse

ECPI University

Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical

Training Solutions

High School Diploma -

Mountain View High School

Some College (No Degree) - Health Administration

Colorado Technical University (Online)
Estefania Carter