Raquel McAllister
Fernandina Beach,FL
Summary
Motivated individual equipped with practical patient care skills gained through coursework and hands-on experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Engages effectively with multidisciplinary teams to implement comprehensive care plans while promoting hygiene and safety. Eager to contribute to a healthcare setting focused on improving patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Medical Center
Fernandina Beach, FL
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported nursing team by maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments following infection control protocols.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs while providing compassionate care.
- Engaged in continuous learning to enhance skills and improve patient outcomes.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Team Lead
Chick-fil-A
Yulee, FL
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Supervised team operations to ensure quality service and customer satisfaction.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and customer engagement techniques.
- Implemented workflow improvements to enhance efficiency during peak hours.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively, improving overall guest experience.
- Collaborated with management on strategic initiatives to drive sales growth and operational excellence.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
Team Member
Target
Marlborough, MA
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted in maintaining inventory accuracy through diligent stock checks and organization.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient merchandise presentation and customer satisfaction.
- Operated cash register, processing transactions quickly and accurately to enhance customer experience.
- Contributed to loss prevention efforts by monitoring sales floor activities and reporting suspicious behaviors.
- Implemented best practices for cleanliness and safety within the store environment to promote compliance.
- Engaged with customers actively, resolving inquiries and enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Assisted customers in selecting merchandise best suited to needs.
Education
Nursing Pre-Requisites
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL05.2028
High School Diploma -
Marlborough High School
Marlborough, MA06.2022
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support through the AHA
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Team Lead
Chick-fil-A
05.2024 - 05.2025
Team Member
Target
12.2022 - 06.2023
Nursing Pre-Requisites
Florida State College
High School Diploma -
Marlborough High School