Terkevia Hughes
Mobile,AL
Summary
Compassionate and motivated nursing student with hands-on clinical experience providing patient-centered care in hospital settings. Strong communicator and natural leader with the ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams while supporting patients and families. CPR certified and Basic Life Support (BLS) certified through the American Heart Association, committed to patient safety, professionalism, and high-quality care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
Mobile, AL
03.2025 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction and repeat business. And consistently recognized for contributing to a welcoming and efficient dining experience.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently during peak hours, maintaining high-quality service standards which was about 50 people each shift. And collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate food delivery to customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs, providing personalized service and gaining personal relationships while also addressing customer complaints.
- Supported coworkers during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment such as running their food or helping them with drinks or ice or cleaning their tables for the next guest.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns such as our gluten free menu. Sold about 1,000$ worth of food a day.
Substitute Daycare Teacher
Ashland Nursery
Mobile, AL
01.2025 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Facilitated nurturing care for children aged 3 months to 3 years, resulting in positive developmental outcomes. Enhanced parent satisfaction by providing detailed updates on daily activities, building trust and rapport with families.
- Supervised classroom activities, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children. And assisted in managing daily schedules, including meal times, naps, and outdoor play.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to promote learning and creativity.
- Collaborated with permanent staff to maintain consistent routines and behavioral expectations.
- Monitored children's progress, providing feedback to parents on developmental milestones.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, promoting social skills through group interactions.
Cashier
Kroger
Oxford, MS
08.2020 - Current
- Oversaw front-end and back-end operations to enhance customer service on a daily basis. - Managed grocery pickup process, ensuring efficient checkout and accurate order fulfillment. Efficiently operate cash registers, maintaining high accuracy in transactions.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by providing assistance with loading groceries into vehicles.
- Collaborate with shift managers to resolve issues, enhancing customer satisfaction and adapt to flexible schedules and extra shifts, supporting business demands.
- Guide customers to locate items and join reward programs, boosting engagement. Engage with over 50 customers a day.
Babysitting Jobs
Babysitting GC in Mobile,AL
Mobile, AL
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Oversaw care and supervision of a 12-month-old and two 2-year-olds, ensuring safety and developmental support, August 2024-January 2025.
- Ensured safe, engaging environments for children, fostering learning and growth and communicated effectively with parents, adapting to children's evolving needs.
- Managed daily routines, including meals and activities, for seamless childcare and maintained detailed records for parent updates, ensuring transparency and trust.
- Facilitated tailored learning activities, including reading sessions focused on the alphabet and numbers, to enhance cognitive skills.
Daycare Student Worker
Hoskins Learning Center
Batesville, MS
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Volunteered and engaged with children aged 3 months to 5 years, promoting skill development and nurturing a love for learning.
- Coordinate daily schedules for balanced play and learning, fostering emotional growth. And guided children in diverse activities, ensuring a secure and organized environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents to confirm children's safety and established rapport to support positive interactions.
- Implement behavior management strategies to improve social skills and interactions.
- Establish safety protocols and nurture a welcoming atmosphere for all attendees.
Car Hop & Fountain
Sonic
Batesville, Mississippi
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Transformed from hesitant communicator to confident speaker, demonstrating growth and adaptability in customer service role. (first job)
- Assisted customers by delivering food directly to vehicles as a carhop. Prepared drinks and organized necessary items such as straws and napkins for service. Ensured food was ready for customers without requiring them to leave their vehicles.
- Collaborated with team to achieve sales targets and enhance customer satisfaction. And guided customers in menu selections, improving dining experiences.
- Handled over 50 customer interactions daily, ensuring high service standards. And achieved 85% order accuracy during peak hours, enhancing efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness, contributing to positive customer feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL2026
Associate of Arts - Allied Health Pre-Nursing
University of Mississippi
University, MS05.2024
Bachelor of Science -
South Panola High School
Batesville, MS05.2021
Skills
- Have the ability to realize patient condition and respond appropriately and be the advocate to ensure patient’s needs and safety
- Teaching patients about their medications, procedures and discharge care
- Managing multiple patients and deciding who needs attention first and responding quickly to that and communicating calmly
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Communication/Trust
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- 5 Rights of Delegation
LANGUAGES
English (Highly proficient), Sign Language (Novice).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- AFFILIATIONS
- Black Student Union (member since Fall 2021)
- University of Mississippi Group Choir Praise Dance Team (member since Fall 2021)
- National Society of Leadership Success (member since Fall 2021)
- Louis Strokes Mississippi Alliance For Minority Participation Program (member since Fall 2022)
- Increasing Minority Access to Graduate Education (member since Fall 2021)
- National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People (member since Fall 2022)
- MORE SPECIAL EVENTS
- Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. (Spring 23’)
- Graduated Ole Miss (Spring 24’)
- Enrolled in South Alabama Nursing School (Fall 24’), will finish (May 2026)
Timeline
Server
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
03.2025 - Current
Substitute Daycare Teacher
Ashland Nursery
01.2025 - Current
Babysitting Jobs
Babysitting GC in Mobile,AL
08.2024 - 01.2025
Daycare Student Worker
Hoskins Learning Center
08.2022 - 12.2023
Cashier
Kroger
08.2020 - Current
Car Hop & Fountain
Sonic
07.2020 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Allied Health Pre-Nursing
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science -
South Panola High School