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Reginald McAllister

Plymouth,MN

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wellstead Of Rogers
Rogers, MN
07.2011 - 02.2022
  • 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.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.

Kitchen Assistant

Aaramark Food Service
Elk River, MN
05.2007 - 04.2020
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
  • Tasked with removal of garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls.
  • Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
  • Followed company safety and security policies and procedures when reporting maintenance needs and unsafe work conditions.
  • Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Promoted accident prevention through proper and acceptable levels of sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen.
  • Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
  • Utilized proper storage bins to organize and transport kitchen equipment to stewarding room for storage purposes.
  • Assisted servers by providing glassware and utensils to guests.
  • Inspected equipment, refrigerators and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.
  • Assisted front and back of house personnel in spot cleaning floors and maintaining welcoming environment for team members and guests.
  • Adhered to company quality constraints and industry best practices for guest satisfaction.
  • Met high hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, attendance and punctuality.
  • Inspected culinary departments for proper employee hygiene, employee productivity, sanitation and cleanliness.
  • Followed hotel procedures for key control, lifting heavy objects and using chemicals.

Education

Certified Nursing Certification - Nursing Assistance

Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN
05.2011

High School Diploma -

Pender High School
Burgaw, NC
06.1989

Skills

  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Bedsore Prevention
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Observation Documentation
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Nutrition and Diet
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Linen Replacements
  • Needs Determination
  • Fluid Measurement
  • Promoting Healthy Habits
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • Monitoring Fluids
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Collecting Specimens
  • EMR Systems
  • Respiratory Equipment Training
  • Catheter Change and Preparation
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Active Listening
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Transporting Patients
  • Conducting Intakes
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Medication Assistance
  • First Aid
  • General Housekeeping Abilities
  • Preparing Meals
  • Basic Life Support
  • Medications Familiarity
  • Performing Patient Intakes
  • Observing Responses
  • Reading Comprehension

Accomplishments

    *Employee of the Month

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wellstead Of Rogers
07.2011 - 02.2022

Kitchen Assistant

Aaramark Food Service
05.2007 - 04.2020

Certified Nursing Certification - Nursing Assistance

Anoka Technical College

High School Diploma -

Pender High School

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