Sarai Arredondo
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in early childhood education at New Horizon Child Care Center and healthcare support at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Excelled in creating engaging learning environments and providing compassionate patient care. Skilled in office correspondence and customer service, improvement in patient and client satisfaction. Caring and compassionate Nursing Assistant provides thorough clinical, customer service and communication skills. Adaptable to quickly learn new concepts and skills. Orderly and committed administrative assistant offering solid skills in customer relations and resilience to handle challenges of fast-paced environments. Bringing detail-oriented and decisive nature with sound judgment, good multitasking abilities and self-motivated nature. Comfortable working alone or with teams to accomplish on-time and accurate clerical tasks.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant /Office Secretary
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston-Salem, NC
10.2023 - Current
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Preschool Teacher
New Horizon Child Care Center
Clemmons, NC
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained an organized, fun, and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards, and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress, and recorded it in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support, and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure that academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Backroom Coordinator
Marshalls
Winston-Salem, NC
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Supervised processing of orders, order tracking and delivery of goods
- Managed the back-office sales team through coaching and sales technique training.
- Performed database management and analysis of business functions and processes.
- Maintained inventory for back-office supplies, computers, and workstations.
- Hired, trained, and onboarded new team members, and conducted evaluations to boost performance.
- Advised on technical improvements to enhance internal systems and processes.
- Safeguarded company assets by adhering to loss prevention policies when handling high-value or sensitive products in the backroom area.
- Ensured adherence to OSHA regulations pertaining to safe working conditions in the backroom area, minimizing workplace injuries and accidents.
Cashier /Restaurant Hostess
El Maguey Mexican Restaurant
Pfafftown, NC
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Lifted up to 8-10 pounds at once and used forklift to move heavier loads.
- Supported needs of 2- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for family restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
Education
Certificate - Flight Attendance
The Flight Attendant Academy
Charlotte, NC08.2026
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Charlotte, NC07.2023
High School Diploma -
Ronald W Reagan High School
Pfafftown, NC06.2020
Skills
- Proficient Classroom Oversight
- Instructional Space Organization
- Child Development
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Early Childhood Education
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Sales floor support
- Customer service
- Healthcare ethics
- Phone reception
- Office correspondence
Certification
- Certified phlebotomist, - 2023
- Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization)
- Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning for Emergencies Resulting From a Natural Disaster or a Human-caused Event
- Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, Child Maltreatment
- Handwashing: clean hands
- Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Use of Safe Sleep Practices
- Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials and the Appropriate Disposal of Bio-contaminants
- CPR
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Assistant /Office Secretary
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
10.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
New Horizon Child Care Center
10.2021 - 10.2023
Backroom Coordinator
Marshalls
10.2020 - 01.2022
Cashier /Restaurant Hostess
El Maguey Mexican Restaurant
04.2016 - 06.2018
Certificate - Flight Attendance
The Flight Attendant Academy
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
High School Diploma -
Ronald W Reagan High School
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