Kristen Gaertner

• Reduced dish breakage by carefully handling delicate items during the washing process.
• Ensured consistent cleanliness by adhering to strict sanitation procedures for all dishes, utensils, and equipment.
• Maintained a clean and organized workspace, contributing to overall sanitation and safety standards.
• I was responsible for sorting silverware, knives, forks, spoons, before entering dish machine. I also prepared silverware and placed in containers for waiters/waitress to use once placed through dish machine.
• Returned back to this employer at Bavarian Inn Restaurant for annual Squash seasonal Blue Hubbard Squash hand processing with other team members of restaurant every September since 2016 for this well known restaurant. This second position usually ends in late October.
• Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.

I performed seasonal summer work with this food processing plant company located in Merrill, MI as a returning worker since 2015. My job duties consisted of standing long term to sort threw and remove debris and cucumbers that were not to standard for consumption in a line atmosphere. I worked 20-30 hours a week at this processing facility located out in Merrill, Mi.

• Maintained high standards of cleanliness and safety within the workplace, reducing potential hazards during the sorting process.
• Reduced errors in the sorting process by conducting thorough quality checks and maintaining accuracy.
• Streamlined workflow for improved productivity and time management in sorting tasks.
• Consistently met or exceeded performance targets in terms of both speed and accuracy while sorting items.

My duties included inspecting along with packaging General Motors parts within a warehouse setting with direct supervision by upper management. I worked second shift hours. I worked well with other team members to get the given instructions by supervisor for work expectations for the day I was scheduled.

• Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
• Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and individualized care.
• Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
• Enhanced patient progress by providing one-on-one assistance during therapy sessions.
• Supported patient recovery by implementing therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
• Educated patients and families on home exercise programs, promoting continued healing outside the clinical setting.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions to address common challenges faced by patients in a supportive environment.
• Performed daily billing and documentation on Rehab. Optima or Net Health EMR documentation software for each patient I worked with at this skilled nursing facility.
• I meet company productivity standards for this short term assignment located in Northern Michigan.
• Efficiently managed time while maintaining high-quality service standards throughout all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Evaluated patients'' progress towards goals regularly, adjusting treatments accordingly for optimal improvement rates.
• Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
• Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
• Provided hand therapy to improve patient's ability to use hands and arms after injury or surgery.