Nicole Fitzgerald
West Creek,NJ
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure patient care technician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Minds In Motion Learning Center
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Fruit Preparer
Acme
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
Secretary
Homestead Fence Company
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
Office Assistant
Hilltop Nursey School
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Supported staff on special assignments.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
Equipment Manager
Agiliti
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Inventoried and loaded supplies for travel.
- Maintained clean and organized facilities.
- Increased organizational efficiency by multitasking to foster timely project completion.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Developed partnerships with external vendors and suppliers to obtain quality products and services.
- Created and maintained detailed reports of daily, weekly and monthly operations.
Patient Care Technician
Acuity Specialty Hospital Of New Jersey
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern Regional High School
Manahawkin, NJ06.2013
Skills
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Specimen Collection
- Feeding Assistance
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Emergency Response
- Mobility Assistance
- Information Protection
- Infection prevention
- Bed preparation
- Patient positioning understanding
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Restocking supplies
- Patient hygiene management
- CPR Certification
- Calm Under Stress
- Attention to Detail
- Emotional and Social Support
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Minds In Motion Learning Center
06.2023 - Current
Fruit Preparer
Acme
05.2022 - 05.2023
Secretary
Homestead Fence Company
01.2022 - 07.2022
Office Assistant
Hilltop Nursey School
01.2022 - 07.2022
Equipment Manager
Agiliti
09.2019 - 03.2021
Patient Care Technician
Acuity Specialty Hospital Of New Jersey
03.2016 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Southern Regional High School
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