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Kelly Westerlund

Gallatin,TN

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate professional with a diverse background, including roles at Right at Home Temporary and Whirlpool, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and exceptional client service. Excelled in environments requiring attention to detail and safety guidelines, significantly enhancing patient and customer experiences. Demonstrates a strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to improving operational efficiency.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Caregiver

Right at Home Temporary
Hendersonville, TN
06.1983 - Current
  • Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
  • Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
  • Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
  • Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.

Night Stocker

Kroger Marketplace
Gallatin, TN
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Pulled items from stock using lift equipment and added to shelves or bins.
  • Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
  • Provided customer service assistance when needed during late night hours.
  • Observed strict safety measures while stocking shelves to prevent falls and mishaps.
  • Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.

Tour Bus Driver

Grayline Tours
Nashville, TN
02.2019 - 03.2019
  • Ensured safety of passengers while driving bus on designated routes.
  • Collected tickets or cash fares from passengers.
  • Drove specified routes in compliance with traffic regulations and time schedules.
  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure operational safety.
  • Completed daily logs detailing any incidents or issues encountered during trips.
  • Kept bus orderly with strong control over passenger behaviors.
  • Greeted passengers and provided information about the tour route.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.

School Crossing Guard

Metropolitan Police Department
Nashville, Tennessee
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Reported incidents of distracted driving or parking violations near school zones to local law enforcement agencies.
  • Ensured that all vehicles stopped at designated stops while children crossed the street.
  • Alerted local law enforcement of any unsafe driving behaviors observed in the vicinity of school crossings.
  • Directed traffic away from areas where students were crossing.
  • Monitored traffic flow to foster and control safe gaps for pedestrian crossing.
  • Drafted reports detailing daily traffic, infractions and data.
  • Maintained communication with school officials regarding any changes in traffic patterns or other potential hazards near school crossings.

Machine Operator and Assembler

Whirlpool
La Vergne, Tennessee
02.1994 - 09.2008
  • Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
  • Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
  • Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Head Waitress

Piccadilly Cafeteria
Madison, Tennessee
01.1990 - 12.1990
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks, and collected payments from customers.
  • Trained new wait staff team members in proper procedures and important standards of establishment.
  • Served high volume of tables at once and simultaneously supervised serving staff.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
  • Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth delivery of orders to customers' tables.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.

Certified Nursing Technician

Hill Haven Convalescent Center
Madison, Tennessee
01.1983 - 12.1986
  • Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.

Education

Certificate - CDL

Tennessee CDL School
Nashville, TN
03-2023

High School Diploma -

Reuther High School
Kenosha, WI
05-1984

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Draughon's Junior College
Nashville, TN

Some College (No Degree) - Culinary arts

Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN

Skills

Self-starter

Enjoys work

Attentive to customer/client service

Good mechanical aptitude

Good knowledge of safety guidelines

Affiliations

  • My first love is cooking! I also enjoy cooking.
  • I'm concerned about the fate of the elderly in our society.
  • My dogs walk me, faithfully, every day!

Timeline

Night Stocker

Kroger Marketplace
10.2023 - 04.2024

Tour Bus Driver

Grayline Tours
02.2019 - 03.2019

School Crossing Guard

Metropolitan Police Department
08.2015 - 05.2017

Machine Operator and Assembler

Whirlpool
02.1994 - 09.2008

Head Waitress

Piccadilly Cafeteria
01.1990 - 12.1990

Home Health Caregiver

Right at Home Temporary
06.1983 - Current

Certified Nursing Technician

Hill Haven Convalescent Center
01.1983 - 12.1986

Certificate - CDL

Tennessee CDL School

High School Diploma -

Reuther High School

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Draughon's Junior College

Some College (No Degree) - Culinary arts

Nashville State Community College

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