Joanna Lowman
Pueblo West,CO
Summary
With a proven track record at Interim HealthCare, I excel in delivering high-quality care and operational efficiency. My expertise in quality assurance and effective multitasking has significantly enhanced patient wellbeing and streamlined service delivery. Skilled in communication and organization, I consistently achieve and exceed employer expectations, ensuring optimal outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homemaker
Interim HealthCare
Pueblo, CO
06.2024 - Current
- Adhered to daily cleaning schedules and updated as needed based on demand.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors, and toilets.
- Ran errands to the grocery store for needed items.
Food and Nutrition Assistant Manager
District 70 Food And Nutrition
Pueblo West, CO
10.2019 - Current
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper storage techniques.
- Enhanced overall dining experience by setting up appealing food displays and maintaining cleanliness in serving areas.
- Streamlined workflow efficiency by multitasking various responsibilities such as dishwashing, tray assembly, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Provided quality control measures by closely monitoring temperature logs, expiration dates, and portion sizes during meal preparation processes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Frye Regional Medical Center
Hickory, NC
12.2007 - 09.2011
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
Hickory, NC
04.2007 - 10.2007
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lutheran Nursing Home
Hickory, NC
03.2002 - 03.2007
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Fiber Optic Product Associate
Corning Cable Systems
Hickory, NC
05.1997 - 06.2002
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures, ensuring consistently high standards across all product lines.
- Splicing and terminating fiber optic cables to improve network performance.
- Using a variety of equipment to test the integrity and density of fiber optic cables.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Pellcare nursing home
Hickory, NC
09.1993 - 06.1997
- Maintained well-stocked and well-organized service carts to support efficient and timely cleaning services.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
- Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of soiled linens in patient rooms to reduce the spread of germs and enhance freshness.
- Maintained clean floors throughout the facility by sweeping, scrubbing, and waxing.
- Assisted in laundry services including washing, drying, and folding linens.
- Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.
- Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alexander Central High School
Taylorsville, NC05.1996
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NCSkills
- Effective Multitasking
- Quality assurance
- Organization
- Communication
- Organization and time management
- Dependable and responsible
Education
Taylorsville, NC,Hudson, NC
Contact
Pueblo West, CO 81007
Skills
Certification
Voyager Nurse Aide 11/30/2024
Timeline
Homemaker
Interim HealthCare
06.2024 - Current
Food and Nutrition Assistant Manager
District 70 Food And Nutrition
10.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Frye Regional Medical Center
12.2007 - 09.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
04.2007 - 10.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lutheran Nursing Home
03.2002 - 03.2007
Fiber Optic Product Associate
Corning Cable Systems
05.1997 - 06.2002
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Pellcare nursing home
09.1993 - 06.1997
High School Diploma -
Alexander Central High School
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute