Teresa Villarreal
Fort Collins,Colorado
Summary
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning . Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Garbage Truck Driver
TDS
Torrington, WY
04.2023 - Current
- Performed post-trip truck inspection, cleaned cab of any trash or spills incurred en route and turned in vehicle condition report.
- Communicated with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns and other maintenance problems.
- Executed and performed daily safety and maintenance checks on garbage truck and related equipment.
- Verified assigned truck fully-fueled and safe to operate and required paperwork on board before leaving yard.
- Drove trucks along established routes, through residential streets and alleys and business and industrial areas.
- Increased productivity by completing assigned routes within specified timeframes despite weather or road conditions challenges.
- Operation of Forklift at yard , operation of loader at landfill/bailer.
Flatbed Delivery Driver
Universal Logistics of Virginia LLC.
Fort Collins, CO
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Used Moffett Forklift to load and unload products
Transportation Bus Driver
Poudre School District
Fort Collins, CO
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Drove bus to safely transport passengers over scheduled routes and authorized stops.
- Assisted passengers to foster safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Monitored students and other passengers during transit to encourage safe transport.
- Advised passengers of appropriate behavior to reinforce posted rules and maintain passenger safety.
- Fueled and performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to support safe operating condition of vehicle.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
Lead Phlebotomy Technician
UCHealth
Fort Collins, CO
05.2015 - 10.2021
- Developed and implemented training processes to achieve high quality of care for patients.
- Supervised employees at multiple sites and reporting locations to maintain consistent practices across company.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Interviewed and hired phlebotomists and office personnel for company.
- Managed daily activities and workflow of institution to collect, label and analyze samples correctly.
- Notified management of compliance and workplace safety issues from department and recommended simple solutions.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Performed tasks as member of line staff to reduce wait time.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
CNA
Columbine Health Systems
Fort Collins, CO
08.2010 - 05.2015
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Incident Reporting
- Situational Awareness
- Time, Mileage and Fuel Tracking
- Preventive Maintenance
- Calm Under Pressure
- Valid Driver's License
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Federal and State Driving Regulations
- Special Needs Passengers
- Dependable and Trustworthy
- Vehicle Inspection
- Reliable and Punctual
- Commercial Drivers License CDL
- Elderly and Disabled Assistance
- Clean Driving Record
Certification
CPR / First aide certified
Certified Nurse Aide
Phlebotomy Certified
CDL Class B
Timeline
Garbage Truck Driver
TDS
04.2023 - Current
Flatbed Delivery Driver
Universal Logistics of Virginia LLC.
03.2022 - 04.2024
Transportation Bus Driver
Poudre School District
10.2021 - 03.2022
Lead Phlebotomy Technician
UCHealth
05.2015 - 10.2021
CNA
Columbine Health Systems
08.2010 - 05.2015
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Front Range Community College