Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Experience through job shadowing and clinical work
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Rachel Strandwitz

Rachel Strandwitz

Tarentum,PA

Summary

Experienced professional seeking part or full-time employment in a new career field.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Inspector

X-ACT Technologies
07.2018 - 07.2020
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
  • Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
  • Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
  • Weighed products prior to shipment to confirm accuracy.
  • Assisted in developing inspection and testing protocols.

Nursing Assistant

Breviller Village
12.2015 - 12.2017
  • Monitored patient vitals and documented changes using patient monitoring tools.
  • Supported nursing staff by performing basic medical procedures, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Administered medications and recorded patient responses utilizing healthcare management systems.
  • 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.
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
  • Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
  • Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Adapted care approaches to meet diverse needs of patients, respecting cultural and personal preferences.
  • Optimized inventory management for medical supplies, preventing shortages and supporting patient care.
  • Supported end-of-life care, offering emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Assisted with diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient comfort and compliance with medical protocols.
  • Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of care and treatment plans.
  • Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
  • Participated in professional development sessions, staying current with best practices in patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, addressing all aspects of patient health.

Nursing Assistant

Home Health Care
12.2013 - 01.2015
  • Helped 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.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Remained vigilant to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing.
  • Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
  • Supported end-of-life care, offering emotional support to the patient and their family during difficult times.
  • Supported patient mobility, reducing risk of falls and facilitating physical therapy exercises.
  • Implemented stress-reduction techniques, enhancing patient well-being and recovery experiences.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Snack bar register

Eastway Lanes
09.2012 - 05.2013
  • Provided exceptional service through attentive listening skills, ensuring each order was prepared correctly according to customer preferences.
  • Showcased strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple orders simultaneously without compromising accuracy or quality of service delivered.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff on order preparation during peak hours to ensure timely delivery of snacks to customers waiting in line.
  • Resolved customer issues swiftly, demonstrating excellent problem-solving skills and professionalism.
  • Used cash register to tender change and process cash and credit card payments.
  • Handled cash and processed payments, sorting bills, and maintaining records of transactions.
  • Served drinks and snacks to patrons, maintaining professionalism, and supporting individual needs.
  • Maintained clean and tidy service area by scrubbing and polishing counters, steaming tables and cleaning glasses and dishes.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Mercyhurst Northeast College
08.2015

Nurse Assistant - CNA

Healthcare Venture Alliance
06.2013

High School - undefined

Harbor Creek High School
06.2013

Skills

  • Trustworthy
  • Good with people
  • Basic computer/charting skills
  • Prior CNA and LPN experience

Experience through job shadowing and clinical work

  • Geriatrics.
  • Pediatrics.
  • Medical Surgical.
  • Mother/Baby.
  • NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
  • Emergency room/Urgent care.
  • Mental Health Pediatric, Adult, & Geriatric
  • I was given a preceptorship in nursing school on a pediatric mental health unit, only select students who met the criteria were given a preceptorship.
  • Cardiac.
  • Oncology.
  • Hospice.
  • Rehabilitation.
  • Surgical Procedures.
  • Home Health.

Accomplishments

    Recognized for academic

    excellence in nursing school

    with a preceptorship

Timeline

Quality Control Inspector

X-ACT Technologies
07.2018 - 07.2020

Nursing Assistant

Breviller Village
12.2015 - 12.2017

Nursing Assistant

Home Health Care
12.2013 - 01.2015

Snack bar register

Eastway Lanes
09.2012 - 05.2013

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Mercyhurst Northeast College

Nurse Assistant - CNA

Healthcare Venture Alliance

High School - undefined

Harbor Creek High School

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