Kara Farrington
Lee's Summit,MO
Summary
Experienced professional with solid background in foodservice and healthcare. Offers excellent track record of tackling various tasks to support kitchen and wait staff. Demonstrates genuine hospitality to establish rapport with patrons and deliver memorable experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pediatric Associates of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
09.2022 - Current
- Educated parents and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and proper nutrition for children.
- Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized plans of care accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
- Performed physical assessments including growth measurements and developmental screenings.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and medical procedures in the pediatric unit.
- Counseled parents on issues related to their child's illness or injury.
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crown Care Center Health and Rehab
Harrisonville, MO
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Observed patients, charted, and reported changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment, and took any necessary action.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans.
- Collected samples, such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on the samples.
- Measured and recorded patient temperature and blood pressure to identify issues.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
Pharmacy Clerk
Hy-Vee
Lee's Summit, MO
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Provided product information and resolved concerns to assist customers
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arranged consultations with pharmacists
- Established and maintained patient profiles, updating organizational database with current information
- Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system
Server
Great American Taco Company
Springfield, MO
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Cass Career Center
Harrisonville, MO06.2020
General Education -
Lee's Summit North High School
Lee's Summit, MO05.2015
Skills
- Recording Vital Signs
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Wound Dressing
- Intravenous Medications
- Administering Immunizations
- Sample Collection
- Immunization Administration
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pediatric Associates of Kansas City
09.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crown Care Center Health and Rehab
05.2021 - 09.2022
Pharmacy Clerk
Hy-Vee
10.2018 - 05.2021
Server
Great American Taco Company
01.2017 - 08.2018
CPR
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Cass Career Center
General Education -
Lee's Summit North High School
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