A new graduate nurse with a number of years experience in the customer service industry. Works well in fast paced environments. Friendly, hardworking and motivated, driven to giving the best possible care that I can.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern
Self Regional Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Externed on Tower floors 7T and 5T as well as ICU and ECC.
Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
Collaborated with the RN in an Extern capacity to provide quality patient care based on evidence based guidelines to all clients.
Completed nursing tasks under supervision of the RN including but not limited to: assisting in collection of admission and daily assessments, removal of foleys, inserting and discontinuing IV's, applying cardiac monitor leads, inserting in and out catheters, inserting foley catheters on females, insertion and removal of a Flexiseal, NG tube insertion and removal, removing staples and sutures, changing sterile dressings, administering EKGs, glucometry, collecting blood and specimens, monitoring tube feedings, and performing chest compressions during a code.
Performed daily patient care such as daily bed baths for bed bound patients, peri care, performing linen changes, patient preparation, and patient transportation.
Utilized the EPIC system to review and record patient data.
Store Associate
Dented Deals Discount Grocery
05.2020 - 12.2022
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Managed efficient cash register operations.
Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
Maintained tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards.
Primary School Teacher
Christian Aid Ministries
08.2019 - 05.2020
Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
Participated in the Latin American culture and learned basic Spanish skills.
Restaurant Waitress
Cold Springs Cafe
01.2017 - 11.2019
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Sustained calm and congenial manners during communications with angry guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers.
Maintained detailed knowledge of specials and currently available items to provide guests with informative menu descriptions.
Participated in dining room sidework such as refilling condiment bottles, preparing menus and arranging silverware packages.
Performed dining room sanitation tasks such as spill cleanup, table sterilization and removal of apparent waste or refuse.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
School Teacher's Assistant
Cold Spring Mennonite School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Taught 8th grade Algebra I.
Store Associate
The Pantry Shoppe
06.2015 - 12.2018
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
Used proper sanitation and food safety techniques to prevent food contamination and illness.
Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC
12.2023
High School Diploma -
Cold Springs Mennonite School
Abbeville
05.2017
Skills
Microsoft Office
CPR/BLS
Customer Service
Work Ethic
Building Relationships
Fast Learner
Creativity and Problem Solving
Teamwork and Adaptability
Confidence
Unique Experiences
Was given the experience of riding on AnMed Life Flight for 2 days gathering 6.5 flight hours.
Was able to shadow Dr. Kevin Rust for a day in the OR.
Lived in Nicaragua for 10 months as a school teacher.