Mindie Jeffords
Gaston
Summary
Dedicated welder of 2 1/2 years with extensive hands-on experience in multiple welding processes such as GTAW/SMAW and a solid background in fabrication. While attaining my Associates Degree I have completed a variety of complex projects that required the use of proficient blueprint reading and tape measure reading skills. I have a background in healthcare for 5+ years, I have the ability to keep calm and stay focused in high stress environments and ensuring precision and attention to detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
We Care Home Health Services
Irmo, SC
10.2025 - Current
- Maintain hygiene standards within patient care environments effectively.
- Care for individuals on a one on one level to promote and benefit physical/ mental health, a sense of independence, and assist with daily living tasks.
- Document any and all vital signs, concerns the patient may have, and any changes noted by patient or observed by myself/ other nurses.
EMT-Basic
North Star Medical Transport
Elberton, GA
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Administered basic life support and first aid in emergency situations.
- Assisted in patient transport while ensuring safety and comfort.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
EMT-Basic
Greenwood County EMS
Greenwood, SC
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Transported patients to hospitals determined by level of injury/ medical emergency.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families during transport procedures.
- Evaluated patient vital signs/ status to determine care needs
- Maintaind accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
EMT-Basic
Calhoun County EMS
Saint Matthews, SC
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Provide vital on scene and pre hospital patient care and triage.
- Apply splints, administers oxygen, conduct CPR, treat and bandage wounds or abrasions; and performs other basic life support procedures
- Collaborate with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Provide emotional support for patient(s) as well as families
- Communicate effectively with all other responders on scene or via radio to get a coarse of best action for patient(s)
- Maintain levelheadedness and calm in high-pressure and high-stress situations
Assistant Manager/Lower Bay Technician
Jiffy Lube
Lexington, SC
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Communicated with staff to effectively develop schedules, training days, and any other concerned had by staff thus developing a strong work relationship and positive work environment
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Monitor inventory and make orders accordingly
- Analyze feedback given via store reviews online or word of mouth and communicate with staff on those reviews.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
Education
Associate of Science - Welding
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC05-2026
High School Diploma -
Airport High School
West Columbia, SC05-2019
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Compassion and empathy
- Compassionate communication
Certification
- Associates in Applied Science with a focus on Welding
- SMAW Certification
- GMAW Certification
- GTAW Certification
- CPR Certified
- BLS Certified
- ALS Certified
- EMT-B/ Nationally Certified
- CNA
Timeline
CNA
We Care Home Health Services
10.2025 - Current
EMT-Basic
North Star Medical Transport
08.2024 - 10.2025
EMT-Basic
Greenwood County EMS
10.2022 - 08.2024
EMT-Basic
Calhoun County EMS
01.2021 - 06.2025
Assistant Manager/Lower Bay Technician
Jiffy Lube
01.2019 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Welding
Piedmont Technical College
High School Diploma -
Airport High School