Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Grace Bestgen

Brookings,SD

Summary

Compassionate nursing student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, bringing clinical experience across diverse healthcare settings. Demonstrated strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills, enhanced through clinical placements and customer service roles. Committed to delivering safe, respectful, and individualized patient care while advancing clinical expertise.

Overview

1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Server/Bartender

Buffalo Wild Wings
Brookings, SD
06.2025 - Current
  • Provided excellent customer service in a high-volume sports bar, maintaining a positive and welcoming experience for guests.
  • Accurately took customer orders, communicated specials, and responded to customer needs in a timely manner.
  • Worked closely with team members to provide efficient, high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Managed multiple customer needs while preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Assisted in training new staff on service standards and procedures.

Crew Member

McDonald's
Rapid City, South Dakota
05.2022 - 08.2024
  • Delivered friendly and efficient customer service at front counter and drive-thru, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Took customer orders and accurately processed cash and card payments.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain smooth service flow during busy shifts.
  • Packaged completed orders with accuracy and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster
Scranton, PA
04-2023

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • Medical terminology

Accomplishments

  • Earl Francis Ferguson Memorial Scholarship Recipient
  • Spring, 2026 - Dean's List
  • Spring, 2024 - Dean's List
  • Fall, 2023 - Dean's List

Certification

  • Basic Life Support

Timeline

Server/Bartender

Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2025 - Current

Crew Member

McDonald's
05.2022 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South Dakota State University

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster
Grace Bestgen