Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position in healthcare sector that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate student with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level into nursing school and ready to help team achieve goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
MILITARY
U.S. ARMY
04.2017 - 01.2022
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Medication Aide
Retama Manor Nursing Home
12.2014 - 04.2017
Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heart To Heart Home Care Agency
10.2013 - 04.2017
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Psychological Operations Specialist at U.S. Army Reserves / U.S. Army Active DutyPsychological Operations Specialist at U.S. Army Reserves / U.S. Army Active Duty