Patches Rakes
Crawfordville,FL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient-focused care and vital sign monitoring. Expertise in enhancing comfort and safety for patients with Alzheimer's and dementia while ensuring HIPAA compliance. Reliable team player dedicated to improving quality of life for seniors.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hopewell In-Home Senior Care
01.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort and quality of life through daily living assistance.
- Monitored and reported vital sign changes for timely nursing interventions.
- Promoted safety by maintaining cleanliness in patient care areas.
- Ensured compliance with care plans by accurately documenting patient activities.
- Provided compassionate support to seniors during personal hygiene and mobility tasks.
- Facilitated meal preparation and daily activities for improved patient well-being.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Care
01.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort through effective communication and emotional support.
- Coordinated patient care with a collaborative healthcare team approach.
- Educated patients on health management techniques to empower their independence.
- Adapted caregiving strategies quickly to meet changing patient needs efficiently.
- Facilitated daily living activities to promote patient wellbeing and autonomy.
- Provided high-quality personal care services, ensuring patient dignity and respect.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eden Springs Nursing and Rehab
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Enhanced patient comfort by adjusting bed rails and responding promptly to call lights.
- Monitored vital signs and fluid intake, ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Promoted dignity through assistance with personal hygiene and self-care tasks.
- Recorded essential patient vitals including temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar.
- Delivered compassionate care to seniors, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Oversaw care for 16 to 30 patients simultaneously, especially during staffing shortages.
Cashier
Chicken Salad Chick
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Ensured efficient customer transactions, enhancing checkout experience for all patrons.
- Balanced daily sales, maintaining accurate cash counts for register operations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving inquiries and addressing issues promptly.
- Trained new staff on procedures, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Managed transactions efficiently, maintaining accuracy at cash register operations.
- Served 5-60 customers daily, fostering loyalty through exceptional service.
Cashier
Walmart
05.2014 - 01.2018
- Reduced customer wait times by implementing efficient in-store strategies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization, creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
- Streamlined inventory management through regular stock checks and efficient restocking.
- Enhanced service delivery during peak hours by collaborating effectively with team members.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, boosting guest satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed cash register transactions with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Executed down stacking with truck orders to optimize inventory flow.
- Oversaw shift cashiering for 5-200 customers, ensuring smooth operations.
Team Lead
SUBWAY®Restaurants
03.2010 - 01.2012
- Increased workflow efficiency by leading daily operations and enforcing standards.
- Enhanced team collaboration by effectively training and mentoring new employees.
- Improved service speed and customer satisfaction through process enhancements.
- Reduced waste and ensured product availability with strategic inventory management practices.
- Mentored team members on sandwich preparation and customer service best practices.
- Supervised operations, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality regulations.
Education
High School Diploma - On Going
05-2026
Associate of Arts - AA
12-2025
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
03-2021
High School Diploma -
05-2019
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant - Hopewell In-Home Senior Care
01.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - Private Care
01.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - Eden Springs Nursing and Rehab
03.2021 - 01.2024
Cashier - Chicken Salad Chick
02.2019 - 02.2021
Cashier - Walmart
05.2014 - 01.2018
Team Lead - SUBWAY®Restaurants
03.2010 - 01.2012
Tallahassee State College - High School Diploma, On Going
Tallahassee State College - Associate of Arts, AA
GoodWill - No Degree, Certified Nursing Assistant
Wakulla Adult Education - High School Diploma,