Kelly Downs
Summary
Motivated public health graduate with a strong foundation in community outreach, research, and data analysis, dedicated to improving health outcomes and promoting health equity. Skilled in collaborating with diverse stakeholders to implement effective health initiatives and drive positive change in underserved populations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Worker
Mental Health Cooperative
12.2024 - Current
- Act as a liaison between healthcare providers and the community, facilitating access to essential services and resources
- Educate individuals about health issues, promote healthy behaviors, and support patients in navigating the healthcare system to improve overall health outcomes
Server
Red Lobster
02.2020 - Current
- Write patrons food orders on slips, memorize orders and enter orders for transmittal to kitchen staff
- Clean all work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware and ensure they are stored appropriately in accordance to state law
- Perform food preparation duties, such as assembling salads, appetizers, and cold dishes, portioning salads and serving alcohol
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Cared for patients on the Medical Surgical unit by taking vital signs, passing medications, performing head to toe assessments, observing wound care and colostomy care alongside RN's, turning, bathing and changing patients
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
NHC Murfreesboro
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided care for patients alongside CNA's and Nurse Techs by taking vital signs, performing head to toe assessments, feeding, and bathing patients
- Learning how to document patient care and passing medications
Summer Intern
Opportunity Now
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Mentored high school students in preparation for college and adult life; assisted with film production in a program for young high school students
- Helped with providing snacks and summer activities for students
Server
Lulu
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: closed down
- Wrote patrons food orders on slips, memorized orders and entered orders for transmittal to kitchen staff
- Cleaned all work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware and ensured they are stored appropriately in accordance to state law
- Performed food preparation duties, such as assembling salads, appetizers, and cold dishes, portioning salads and serving alcohol
- Closed down
Kitchen Staff
CPA
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Responsible for preparing the kitchen for morning breakfast and lunches
- Cleaned stove tops and ovens, restocked the shelves for next use, organized all products, checking for expiration dates and right temperatures
- Portioned and wrapped the food or placed it directly on plates for service to patrons
- Placed food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or stored them in the refrigerated storage cabinets
- Served food on line
Nanny
Private family
02.2010 - 03.2018
- Provide care for the children of working professionals; transport children to and from school and extracurricular activities; prepare healthy meals for the children; provide homework help; supervise the children's entertainment activities; prepare for and put children to bed at night and wake them up and get them ready for the day in the morning
Preschool Teacher
Martha O'Bryan Center/Maplewood High School
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Prepared preschoolers (ages 2-3) for kindergarten; trained children in basic life skills, such as good manners and behavior, using the bathroom, getting dressed, etc.; taught basic speech, math, reading and writing skills; developed and led daily curriculum in science, social studies, and language; prepared and served meals; organized and supervised art, music, and recreational activities; prepared and put children down for daily naps; maintained clean classroom and bathroom facilities
Housekeeper
Deluxe Cleaners
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Provided heavy, extensive daily cleaning and sanitary services for residential homes and business complexes; vacuumed, swept, mopped and polished floors; maintained clean and sanitized bathrooms and kitchens; cleaned and polished windows, mirrors, furniture, and appliances; changed bed sheets, towels, and toiletries; washed, folded, and ironed sheets and clothes; emptied trash bins and disposed of trash daily
Babysitter/Nanny
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Provided care for the children of various working professionals; transported children to and from school and extracurricular activities; prepared healthy meals for the children; provided homework help; supervised the children's entertainment activities; prepared for and put children to bed at night and woke them up and got them ready for the day in the morning
Server
Lone Star Steakhouse
06.2009 - 08.2010
- Greeted patrons, presented menus, provided meal, dessert, and drink recommendations; took and relayed meal and drink orders to kitchen and bar staff; served food and drink orders to customers and ensured pleasurable dining experience; collected payment and maintained proper accountability for orders and funds
Cashier
Lowes Foods
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Provided a friendly and welcome atmosphere at store checkouts; greeted customers and assisted them with all relevant shopping needs; educated customers about discounts and promotions that could benefit them; unloaded grocery carts and filled shopping bags for customers; refilled cashier supplies daily; maintained registers, processed cash and credit transactions, documented transactions, and verified cash register balances; monitored cash reserves and ensured that proper cash reserves were available for all cashier stations; implemented store security procedures
Volunteer
Lowes Foods
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Prepared and served meals to residents of the mission; oversaw the distribution of clothing, toiletries and other daily living supplies; set and cleared tables, washed dishes, and maintained clean kitchen and dining facilities
Education
Associate's degree - Health Science
Motlow State Community College
Smyrna, TN03.2025
High school diploma -
Wake Technical Community College
Garner, NC01.2011
Skills
- Child Care
- Serving
- Customer service
- Nanny
- Vital signs
- Hospital experience
Certification
- TABC, 02/01/20, 02/01/22
- CPR/First Aid
- Driver's license
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Mental Health Cooperative
12.2024 - Current
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2023
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
NHC Murfreesboro
09.2022 - 10.2022
Server
Red Lobster
02.2020 - Current
Summer Intern
Opportunity Now
05.2019 - 07.2019
Server
Lulu
07.2017 - 09.2018
Kitchen Staff
CPA
02.2016 - 04.2018
Housekeeper
Deluxe Cleaners
01.2014 - 05.2014
Preschool Teacher
Martha O'Bryan Center/Maplewood High School
04.2013 - 05.2017
Nanny
Private family
02.2010 - 03.2018
Server
Lone Star Steakhouse
06.2009 - 08.2010
Babysitter/Nanny
01.2009 - 01.2014
Volunteer
Lowes Foods
01.2008 - 12.2008
Cashier
Lowes Foods
01.2007 - 01.2009
High school diploma -
Wake Technical Community College
Associate's degree - Health Science
Motlow State Community College
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