Stephanie Garza
Arcola,IL
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver experienced in fostering supportive environments. Developed effective communication and empathy skills through management of daily care routines. Committed to enhancing clients' well-being and quality of life by delivering high-quality care and support.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Injection Molding Machine Operator
The Libman Company
Arcola, IL
05.2025 - Current
- Monitored production processes, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Collaborated closely with Quality Assurance teams to ensure compliance with customer specifications while identifying areas for improvement within the manufacturing process.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper injection molding procedures, reinforcing a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team.
- Applied quality control skills by inspecting cured products for defects, assigning grades and removing unacceptable items.
- Maintained high level of adaptability by adjusting work procedures to meet specific demands of each production run.
Caregiver
Carriage Crossing Senior Living
Arcola, IL
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, maintaining compliance with care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to address resident needs and improve care quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces, promoting a healthy environment.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, enhancing residents' overall well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Documented care activities accurately in resident records, ensuring consistency and reliability of information.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Illinois University
Charlestion, IL 05.2029
Skills
- Empathetic care
- Daily living assistance
- Patient care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Dementia care
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient support
- Respectful and compassionate
- Compassionate care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Injection Molding Machine Operator
The Libman Company
05.2025 - Current
Caregiver
Carriage Crossing Senior Living
06.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Illinois University