Gwendolyn Rice
Aliceville,AL
Summary
- Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols. Ambitious Owner with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits.
- Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers.
- State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
- Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Isah Country Girl Kitchen
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with local community and government officials.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Travel CNA
Dedicated Nursing Association
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
CNA
Plantation Manor
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
CNA
Heritage Healthcare
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
CNA
Caring Mission Home Care
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
CNA
Sumter Health & Rehab Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Traveling CNA
Excell Staffing
07.2005 - 12.2008
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
CNA
Home Care Plus
12.2000 - 05.2005
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
General Manager
Burger King
12.2000 - 05.2005
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Education
GED -
Noxubee County High School
Macon, MS05.1995
Skills
- Counting Money
- Sales Expertise
- Wound Care
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Laboratory Testing
- Bed Transfers
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Market Growth
- Communication Skills
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Recording Vital Signs
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant for 22 years
- Licensed Business Owner since 6-2022 to present
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
Isah Country Girl Kitchen
06.2022 - Current
Travel CNA
Dedicated Nursing Association
04.2020 - 05.2022
CNA
Plantation Manor
09.2018 - 04.2020
CNA
Heritage Healthcare
05.2015 - 09.2018
CNA
Caring Mission Home Care
04.2013 - 05.2014
CNA
Sumter Health & Rehab Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
Traveling CNA
Excell Staffing
07.2005 - 12.2008
CNA
Home Care Plus
12.2000 - 05.2005
General Manager
Burger King
12.2000 - 05.2005
GED -
Noxubee County High School
- Certified Nursing Assistant for 22 years
- Licensed Business Owner since 6-2022 to present
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