Kaela Hicks
Disputanta,VA
Summary
Dedicated Aviation Structural Mechanic with a secret security clearance from the U.S. Navy, skilled in hydraulic system maintenance and quality assurance. Proven ability to enhance team collaboration and attention to detail, ensuring compliance with military standards while completing complex repairs efficiently. Committed to excellence in all aspects of aircraft maintenance.
Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US Navy
Lemoore, California
09.2024 - Current
- Inspected and repaired aircraft structures ensuring compliance with military standards.
- Completed complex repair jobs, demonstrating strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all aspects of aircraft maintenance work.
- Disassembled and inspected hydraulic systems and replaced worn components.
- Maintained main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems and landing gear on F/A 18 aircraft.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively prioritizing tasks and working closely with other team members.
- Removed and installed hydraulic units.
- Serviced main and nose landing gear.
- Removed, cleaned, and installed panels on inspection days.
- Removed corrosion and deposits on special surfaces and restored using manufacturers' protocols.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Took and recorded samples of hydraulic fluid.
- Maintained all tools and the tool log for accuracy.
- Maintained qualifications such as, duct diving, brake rider, utility crane.
- Preformed multiple jack jobs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Waverly Health & Rehabilitation Center
Waverly, Virginia
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and facility protocols.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature and blood pressure.
- Assisted 12+ residents each with ADLs, ensuring on-time schedules for meals and activities.
- Helped residents get ready for bed.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon Fulfillment Center
Chester, Virginia
12.2014 - 08.2018
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Completed customer orders each day in a warehouse setting.
- Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in accordance with OSHA requirements.
- Carefully organized boxes and balanced weight on product pallets for optimal storage and shipment.
- Stood, sat, bended, and walked for long periods of time while transporting warehouse materials weighing up to 75 pounds and maintaining stamina.
- Updated daily logs with regular shift activities as well as details about special incidents.
- Inspected packages and merchandise for damage and promptly notified vendors, of any issues, requesting replacement.
- Strengthened team collaboration, working closely with peers to tackle large projects and tight deadlines.
- Picked and packed customer orders accurately for timely shipping and delivery.
Fast Food Team Member
Tasty Treats
Wakefield, Virginia
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Delivered excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients, and workstations when open in and closing the kitchen.
- Preformed shift change tasks to keep the store organized and efficient each day.
- Wiped down counters and sanitized equipment to keep the food prep and dining areas clean.
- Restocked inventory.
- Assisted new employees with on-the-job training to ensure smooth integration into the workplace environment.
- Operated cash register, processed transactions efficiently.
- Prepared and assembled food items according to customer orders.
Education
Certificate - Aviation Structural Mechanic
Aviation “C” School
Lemoore, CA06-2025
Certificate - Aviation Structural Mechanic
Aviation “A” School
Pensacola, FL03-2025
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
J Sergeant Reynolds
Richmond, VA12-2021
Certificate - Pharmacy Tech
Bremo Pharmacy
Richmond, VA10-2018
High School Diploma -
Rock Church Academy
Petersburg, VA06-2014
Skills
- Secret security clearance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Safety precautions
- Patient management
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US Navy
09.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Waverly Health & Rehabilitation Center
11.2022 - 08.2024
Warehouse Worker
Amazon Fulfillment Center
12.2014 - 08.2018
Fast Food Team Member
Tasty Treats
06.2013 - 04.2015
Certificate - Aviation Structural Mechanic
Aviation “C” School
Certificate - Aviation Structural Mechanic
Aviation “A” School
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
J Sergeant Reynolds
Certificate - Pharmacy Tech
Bremo Pharmacy
High School Diploma -
Rock Church Academy