Samantha Cook
Eagar,AZ
Summary
Facilitated individual and group activities to foster learning and enhance social interaction skills.
Assisted community service initiatives by quickly learning new skills and adapting to various tasks. Supported exceptional customer service efforts through diplomatic and gracious interactions. Gained diverse experience through multiple roles over seven years with the team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Specialist
NACOG Head Start
02.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Implemented corrective actions for non-conformities, enhancing product quality and reliability.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Developed and maintained detailed documentation of quality control processes and results.
Cook
NACOG Head Start
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Ensured paperwork was correct and complete according to procedure.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Family Advocate
Nacog-Head Start
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services
- Served as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors and other contacts to help children facing problems such as disabilities, abuse or poverty
- Determined which services and programs were available within the community for parents with disabled youngsters
- Ensured effective management of a large caseload by utilizing task prioritization and data organization skills
- Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promoted better self-reliance
- Entered client data in centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients
- Followed all data security regulations to make sure that client information was kept confidential
- Conducted home visits and kept in contact with families by phone in accordance with agency policies
Day Care Teacher
You Are My Sunshine Daycare, Inc.
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication
- Prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for children
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children
- Instructed children on proper health and personal habits
- Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers
- Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others
- Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities
- Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment
- Established a safe play environment for the children
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time
- Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought them to parents' or guardians' attention
Medical Assistant
North Country HealthCare - St. Johns
05.2006 - 06.2007
- Maintained a safe and clean environment up to infection control standards
- Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Measured patient pulse oximetry
- Prepared and administered medications as directed by a physician
- Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
- Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes
- Assisted physicians in follow-through of care
- Escorted patients to examination rooms
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Northland Pioneer College
Springerville, AZAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northland Pioneer College
Springerville, AZHigh School Diploma -
Round Valley High School
Springerville, AZMedical Assistant - Medical
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AzSkills
- Effective leader
- Parent communication
- Quick Learner
- Self-motivated
- Infant and child CPR certification
- Dependable
- Emotionally supportive
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Phlebotomy
- Emergency procedures understanding
- Calm under pressure
- Energetic caregiver
- Friendly and likeable
- Staff training/development
Timeline
Quality Control Specialist
NACOG Head Start
02.2022 - Current
Cook
NACOG Head Start
08.2021 - 02.2022
Family Advocate
Nacog-Head Start
01.2019 - 05.2021
Day Care Teacher
You Are My Sunshine Daycare, Inc.
12.2017 - 08.2018
Medical Assistant
North Country HealthCare - St. Johns
05.2006 - 06.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northland Pioneer College
High School Diploma -
Round Valley High School
Medical Assistant - Medical
Pima Medical Institute
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Northland Pioneer College