Years of professional experience
Karrissa-Ann Walker
Sparta,TN
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with a proven track record at ABC Inoac, enhancing productivity and quality through meticulous assembly and teamwork. Skilled in problem-solving and effective communication, I excel in fast-paced environments, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. Expert in multitasking and collaboration, I bring a friendly, positive attitude to every challenge. Positive and caring individual with solid foundation in dental health principles and patient care. Extensive knowledge of dental procedures and infection control protocols, coupled with proficiency in dental radiography and patient scheduling. Committed to enhancing patient experience and contributing to smooth and efficient dental practice. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Developed skills in clinical dental environment, including patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Demonstrated ability to maintain high level of organization and attention to detail, ensuring smooth operations and patient satisfaction. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these skills to contribute effectively in dynamic setting.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Caregiver
New Hope
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Paint/assembly
ABC Inoac
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Volunteered /Felicitated Drug Class
Susan Sutherland
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Caregiver
Caregiver Home Instead Senior Care
02.2013 - 10.2014
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
Caregiver
Independent Opportunities Inc
06.2005 - 03.2007
- Supported clients in daily living activities, enhancing independence and quality of life.
- Effectively managed household cleaning duties, performed laundry responsibilities regularly, and conducted necessary errands.
- Provided dressing guidance and grooming support.
- Maintained a clean environment by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Supported clients with their everyday requirements, boosting self-assurance and health.
- Developed strong client relationships ensuring consistent emotional support.
- Facilitated meaningful conversations and activities for patients.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Helped patients achieve nutritional objectives by overseeing food intake.
- Aided in administering medications to patients.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Focused on upholding patient's dignity, privacy along with their autonomy at every stage of providing care.
- Provided clients with mental and physical support to enhance quality of life.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Ensured families were informed about patient health and any arising concerns.
- Facilitated transportation to events, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Prepared comprehensive daily progress reports for each client.
- Notified case manager about any shifts in patients' health conditions.
- Adjusted positions of immobile patients to maintain their comfort levels.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Kept track of client vital signs and administered medications.
- Developed fall prevention strategies by recognizing hazards that risk patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported patients with their rehabilitation exercises to enhance physical capabilities.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Cashier Team Lead
Kangaroo Gas Station
09.2005 - 02.2006
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Maintained a clean and inviting checkout area, contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining a positive brand image and fostering customer retention.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat customers through friendly service interactions.
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and addressing inquiries.
- Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control and vault monitoring.
- Managed cash registers, ensuring accurate accounting and reducing discrepancies in daily reports.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
- Increased customer loyalty and retention.
- Assisted with merchandising tasks as needed to maintain store appearance standards and promote product visibility.
- Assisted customers in locating products, providing knowledgeable recommendations based on their needs.
- Mentored junior cashiers with comprehensive training and ongoing guidance, boosting team performance.
- Provided backup support during high traffic periods by stepping into cashier roles when necessary.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by proactively addressing conflicts among team members.
- Scheduled breaks for team members, promoting a fair work environment while maximizing coverage during peak hours.
- Streamlined cashier operations for improved productivity and reduced wait times.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding returns, exchanges, and check acceptance procedures.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
Education
Dental Assistant RDA
Genesis Career College
Cookeville, TNGED -
Fentress County Adult Education
Jamestown, TN12.2023
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- TN Driver's License
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
- Dementia Care Certification - Alzheimer's Association.
- Adult CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross.
- State Driver's License
- OSHA Certified
Medicine registration license
I'm able to administer medication.
Timeline
Paint/assembly
ABC Inoac
12.2023 - 08.2024
Volunteered /Felicitated Drug Class
Susan Sutherland
05.2023 - 10.2023
Caregiver
Caregiver Home Instead Senior Care
02.2013 - 10.2014
Cashier Team Lead
Kangaroo Gas Station
09.2005 - 02.2006
Caregiver
Independent Opportunities Inc
06.2005 - 03.2007
Caregiver
New Hope
Dental Assistant RDA
Genesis Career College
GED -
Fentress County Adult Education
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