Faith Hickey
Sparta
Summary
Caring and compassionate nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with a calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
NHC
11.2024 - Current
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives..
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Waitress/Bartender
O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar
05.2021 - 11.2024
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns
- Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences
Cashier
Willow Grove Resort & Marina
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
Waitress
The Garden Cafe
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TNPractical Nurse (PN) - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Livingston, TN08.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Livingston Academy
Livingston, TN05.2019
Skills
- Patient education
- Vital signs
- Medication administration
- Nursing documentation
- Pediatric vision & hearing screenings
- IV insertion/removal
- IV flush
- Supply restocking
- Holistic nursing approach
- Patient assessments
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Catheter care
- Wound care
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Managing a fast paced environment
- Problem solving
- Memory retention
- High quality communication
- Dependable
- Loyal
- Trustworthy
- Motivated
- Adaptability
- Active listening
- Patience
- Organization
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
NHC
11.2024 - Current
Waitress/Bartender
O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar
05.2021 - 11.2024
Cashier
Willow Grove Resort & Marina
04.2020 - 11.2020
Waitress
The Garden Cafe
07.2018 - 10.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Livingston Academy
No Degree - Elementary Education
Tennessee Technological University
Practical Nurse (PN) - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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