Paula Bryant
Holly Springs,NC
Summary
Experienced Sewing Instructor with a proven track record at Wake Technical Community College, skilled in hand and Industrial machine sewing techniques. Adept at fostering a supportive learning environment while providing constructive feedback. Recognized for enhancing student engagement and safety through effective communication and hands-on instruction in industrial sewing practices.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Sewing Instructor
Wake Technical Community College
321 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh NC 27603
04.2022 - Current
- Responsible for periodic and repetitive teaching of basic Fundamentals of Industrial Sewing course, in the Correctional Community setting.
- Creates a positive learning environment by maintaining an organized, well-equipped, and inviting sewing classroom.
- Supervises a supportive learning atmosphere by addressing student concerns promptly and providing constructive feedback on their work.
- Provides daily safety instruction, on a one on one instructor critique basis, on how to correctly power on, operate, and correctly troubleshoot various sewing machines in the industrial plant setting.
- Responsible for testing individual students on the provided visual aids taught in the course of the 5 week program.
Administrative Assistant, CNAII
UNC Rex Healthcare
4420 Lake Boone Trail
11.2000 - Current
- Over 25+ years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant II/Unit Secretary.
- Resourceful, creative, problem-solver, with strong leadership skills, proven aptitude to analyze and assess situations that result in the best patient care/customer service experience.
- Extraordinary people, verbal and written communication skills. person-focused, organized self starter with a demonstrated ability to show attention to details, team work, while accomplishing the mission, goals and the vision of the organization.
- Proficient in chart organization, placing orders and form management.
- Answered multi-line Avaya/CISCO finesse phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Multi-faceted multi-tasker dedicated to efficiency and team work flow maintenance.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Customer focused and driven to ensure to ensure outstanding patient and customer centered results.
Nursing Assistant II/Unit Secretary
NC Heart and Vascular Hospital
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh NC
11.2000 - 01.2019
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Patient Care Technician
PC Contract Adult Day Care
701 Vinson Blvd, Whiteville, NC
01.1991 - 06.1995
- Monitored special needs adults in the group home community.
- Assisted clients at weekly day program at the Columbus Enterprise Sewing plant with sewing garments such as Mens T-shirts and underwear.
- Provided one on one supervision with proper guidance and sewing machine safety.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant I@II Certificate
Southeastern Community College
4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC 2847205-1998
High School Diploma -
West Brunswick High School
550 Whiteville Road NW, Shallotte, NC 2847006-1985
Skills
- Hand and Machine sewing techniques
- Fitting adjustments
- Zipper installation
- Serger Threading
Timeline
Sewing Instructor
Wake Technical Community College
04.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant, CNAII
UNC Rex Healthcare
11.2000 - Current
Nursing Assistant II/Unit Secretary
NC Heart and Vascular Hospital
11.2000 - 01.2019
Patient Care Technician
PC Contract Adult Day Care
01.1991 - 06.1995
Certified Nursing Assistant I@II Certificate
Southeastern Community College
High School Diploma -
West Brunswick High School