Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Archery
Swimming
Painting
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Serenity Cacal Denisevich

Oak Ridge,Tennessee

Summary

Proactive Cook and Non-Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in food preparation, patient care, and customer service. Skilled in maintaining cleanliness, adhering to safety standards, and managing time effectively. Bringing strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to quality and patient well-being. While also providing compassionate assistance. While being a strong team player with excellent time management and problem-solving abilities, committed to advancing in a dynamic work environment. And having a strong knowledge of food handling guidelines and patient care, offering dedication and reliability to advance in a new role.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Patriot Hills Assisted Living
08.2024 - 08.2024
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.

Non-Certified Nursing Assistant

Covenant Health-Methodist Medical Center
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as 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.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
  • 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.
  • Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
  • Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
  • Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently managing supplies inventory and restocking necessary items in a timely manner.
  • Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
  • Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules for bedridden patients.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Improved patient comfort and safety by assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing and dressing.
  • Reinforced positive care environment by engaging patients in meaningful activities and conversations.
  • Supported patient mobility, reducing risk of falls and facilitating physical therapy exercises.
  • Monitored vital signs for changes in patient health, providing timely updates to nursing staff.

Sales Associate

Spirit Halloween Store
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.

Salad Bar Attendant

Pizza Inn
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Ensured freshness of offerings by regularly monitoring and replacing ingredients as necessary.
  • Helped maintain a safe dining environment by adhering to proper food handling guidelines and protocols.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and well-stocked salad bar throughout the day.
  • Increased customer loyalty with friendly service and attentiveness to dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Minimized cross-contamination during preparation and stocking.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected changes or challenges in daily operations, ensuring smooth transitions without compromising quality or efficiency.
  • Prepared salad bar buffet items and filled containers with assortment of vegetables, fruits, condiments and garnishes.
  • Replenished buffet food when quantities became low.
  • Complied with safety standards while handling food and buffet equipment.
  • Cleaned up spilled food and condiments to keep buffet area well-maintained.
  • Assisted in reducing food waste through proper storage, rotation, and inventory management practices.
  • Placed clean plates and utensils at beginning of salad bar for patron self-service.
  • Set the standard for punctuality and reliability, consistently arriving on time for shifts and maintaining a strong attendance record.
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
  • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
  • Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oak Ridge High School
1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
05.2023

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Customer Assistance
  • Work Ethic and Integrity
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Patient Care & Feeding
  • Basic Life Support
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving skills

Archery

  • I love to do Archery, due to the fact that within that sport you have to have an open mind, while also having to mindful of where you are shooting and where your arrow gose. Archery also teaches different kinds of traits that you may or may not have or just lacks upon having. like for examples.
  • Archery requires archers to focus on their technique and the target, while blocking out distractions like wind, noise, and worries. This skill can help you focus on important tasks and put aside anxieties in your daily life.
  • Archery can help you learn patience, self-motivation, and how to analyze your shots to improve.
  • Archery can help you feel satisfied when you combine your physical and mental skills.
  • Teamwork and sportsmanship: Archery can be a team activity that teaches you how to lead, support, and rely on others.
  • Strength and endurance: Archery uses muscles like your biceps, triceps, core, and quadriceps.
  • Multitasking: Archery can help you get good at multitasking with different parts of your body.
  • How to let go: Archery teaches you how to let go by pulling back the bowstring.
  • All of these skills can be not only used for Archery but can also be used within the work force for work ethics, or habits that can be picked up and utilize.

Swimming

I love to swim, because it's like you are floating, free of any tension, fear, anxiety and care in the world. While able to be free of any vulnerability and judgment to do as you please. Without any care in the world while just being yourself. 

Painting

Painting, it was one of the first few things that I loved to do while growing up when I was little. It was something that always kept my hands busy and my mind on something to do when it wasn't up to trying to get me or somebody else in trouble as a young kid. My mom always kept encourage me and other kids around me to always be creative and open minded while have a creative imagination. 

Timeline

Cook

Patriot Hills Assisted Living
08.2024 - 08.2024

Non-Certified Nursing Assistant

Covenant Health-Methodist Medical Center
10.2023 - 08.2024

Sales Associate

Spirit Halloween Store
09.2023 - 10.2023

Salad Bar Attendant

Pizza Inn
05.2021 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Oak Ridge High School
Serenity Cacal Denisevich