Desired Job Title
CustodianWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Queens, NY, US
Open to relocation: No
Open To Work
Stephanie Farley
Queens,NY
Work Preference
Summary
Facilities and operations professional with 10+ years of combined experience maintaining safe, clean, and compliant environments across healthcare, zoo, and public-sector settings. Skilled in sanitation protocols, equipment handling, supply management, and regulatory compliance — including deep familiarity with infection-control and health-and-safety standards from an RN background. Proven ability to manage high-traffic facilities, train staff, and respond quickly to incidents. Holds active New York nursing license, demonstrating commitment to professional standards and regulatory compliance in demanding environments. Relocated from Wichita, KS to New York City in April 2026, and am seeking a position that is not in healthcare at this time.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
Sedgwick County Zoo
Wichita, KS
05.2024 - 03.2026
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
- Stocked restrooms with essential paper products and replenished soap dispensers to ensure availability for users.
- Responded promptly to spills and accidents to uphold safety standards and prevent hazards.
- Collaborated with staff to uphold sanitation standards in visitor areas.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify and address cleaning needs, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene across the facility.
- Operated cleaning equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Nurse
Sedgwick County Health Department
Wichita, Kansas
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Functioned as a registered nurse in the departments of STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections), women's reproductive health, and vaccinations.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
Nurse
Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Francis
Wichita, Kansas
07.2017 - 07.2022
- Delivered direct patient care to critically ill patients in high-acuity settings, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions continuously.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders, monitoring for efficacy and patient response.
- Educated patients and families on health management and procedures.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on critical care protocols, enhancing team competency and patient care quality.
Varied work experience
Multiple employers
06.2005 - 09.2014
- Assisted pediatric dentists and dental patients at a pediatric dental facility, and provided patient care as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph before pursuing a nursing degree.
- Reported on police, courts, agriculture, and government for newspapers in Pittsburg, KS, and Garden City, KS, from May 2005 - August 2009.
- Worked varying jobs during college, including waiting tables at a diner (Wellington, KS) and Big Bowl Fresh Chinese and Thai (Plano, TX); Subway Sandwich Artist (Lawrence, KS) ; and radio station board operator for Audio Reader, an audio information service for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or print disabled (Lawrence, KS).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-2005
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Equipment handling
- Attention to detail
- Crisis response
- Prioritization skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptable mindset
- Versatile approach
- Critical analysis
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Active Kansas and New York RN licenses in good standing
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), AHA
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), AHA
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Timeline
Custodian
Sedgwick County Zoo
05.2024 - 03.2026
Nurse
Sedgwick County Health Department
12.2022 - 05.2024
Nurse
Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Francis
07.2017 - 07.2022
Varied work experience
Multiple employers
06.2005 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
University of Kansas