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Theresa Pringle

Columbia,SC

Summary

With a proven track record at White Oak Manor, I excel in patient care and vital signs monitoring, enhancing patient safety and comfort. My expertise spans garment fabrication to quality assurance, showcasing my problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Achievements include streamlining processes to improve efficiency by over 30%, demonstrating my commitment to excellence and team collaboration.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sewing Machine Operator

Sleep Number Corporation
06.2019 - 10.2024
  • Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes and lint removal.
  • Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
  • Supported performance targets by maintaining clean and neat work areas.
  • Handled custom adjustments to create pieces meeting unique customer requirements.
  • Finalized products by attaching hardware, labels and tags and preparing shipments.
  • Completed quick and safe threading and needling changing operations to keep production on schedule.

Stocker

Walmart
03.2017 - 06.2019
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
  • Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
  • Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.

Certified Nursing Assistant

White Oak Manor
11.2015 - 03.2017
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Heartland of Columbia Rehabilitation & Nursing
07.2014 - 07.2015
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

Certified Nursing Assistant

UniHealth Post-Acute Care
10.2011 - 07.2014
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Automation Personnel Services
07.2009 - 10.2011
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Wyatt Seal
01.2006 - 06.2009
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.

Education

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC

Skills

  • Garment fabrication
  • Tension management
  • Layout planning
  • Project organization
  • Problem-solving
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient care
  • Emotional support
  • Shipping and receiving tracking
  • Task prioritization
  • Safety and compliance
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Certified - CPR/AED/First-Aid
  • Training - Passenger Assistance Safety and Sensitivity (PASS)

Timeline

Sewing Machine Operator

Sleep Number Corporation
06.2019 - 10.2024

Stocker

Walmart
03.2017 - 06.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

White Oak Manor
11.2015 - 03.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

Heartland of Columbia Rehabilitation & Nursing
07.2014 - 07.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant

UniHealth Post-Acute Care
10.2011 - 07.2014

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Automation Personnel Services
07.2009 - 10.2011

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Wyatt Seal
01.2006 - 06.2009
  • Certified - CPR/AED/First-Aid
  • Training - Passenger Assistance Safety and Sensitivity (PASS)

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Midlands Technical College
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