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SYLVIA GARNER

Many,LA

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

SABINE RETIREMENT & REHAB CENTER
04.2023 - Current
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported needs of 32+ residents under long-term care
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment

STOCKER

WALMART
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
  • Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
  • Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Processed and packaged stock items for customer purchases.

Food Prep Cook

MCALISTER'S DELI
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Assembled, stored and disposed of food using proper food handling, labeling and safety techniques.
  • Stocked ingredients, tracked expenses and maintained foodservice equipment in proper operating condition.
  • Coordinated food preparation and timed completion to allow prompt serving of tasty, plentiful and nutritious food at correct temperature to valued customers.
  • Embraced full responsibility for food quality and garnished artful dishes for maximum appeal to discerning customers.
  • Served attractive, appetizing meals and deployed proven tasting techniques to confirm quality, taste and palatability prior to service.
  • Set up 2 line stations with proper tools and products, quality-checked foods and maintained line equipment.

GREENEND PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBER

WEYERHAEUSER
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Cross-trained in multiple positions to offer skilled assistance with different parts of production line.
  • Minimized safety hazards and kept work areas inspection-ready by consistently picking up trash and excess materials.
  • Set up, operated and maintained production machinery.
  • Assisted with quality assurance by conducting inspections, assigning grades to finished products and removing inferior grade items for recycling or disposal.
  • Supported shipping team by quickly moving finished product between work stations and packing lines.
  • Followed strict safety protocols when dealing with hazardous materials.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and assemblies weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
  • Packaged [Number]+ items per hour to meet challenging production targets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fair Park High School
Shreveport, LA
05.1999

Skills

  • Catheter Change and Preparation
  • Documentation Procedures Expertise
  • Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
  • Activity Coordination
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Monitor Vitals
  • Promoting Healthy Habits
  • Bathing and Dressing
  • Consistent Follow Through
  • Patient Relationship-Building
  • Charting Expertise
  • Conducting Intakes
  • Measuring Bodily Fluids
  • Bed Making and Linen Changes

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

CNA

SABINE RETIREMENT & REHAB CENTER
04.2023 - Current

STOCKER

WALMART
03.2023 - 04.2023

Food Prep Cook

MCALISTER'S DELI
03.2023 - 04.2023

GREENEND PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBER

WEYERHAEUSER
10.2021 - 01.2023

High School Diploma -

Fair Park High School

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