Valerie Laos
Fall River,MA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Carvalho Grove Health and Rehabilitation Center
Fall River , MA
05.2024 - Current
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Budtender
Northeast Alternatives
Fall River , MA
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Greeted customers with a friendly and inviting attitude.
- Assisted customers in selecting the best products for their needs.
- Stocked shelves with new product arrivals.
- Monitored inventory levels and informed management when stock was low or depleted.
- Educated customers on responsible consumption practices such as dosage control and safe storage methods.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions regarding product usage and benefits.
Waitress/Bartender
Not Your Average Joes
Seekonk, MA
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Greeted customers and provided menus.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Communicated daily specials to customers.
- Adhered to all health codes set forth by local authorities regarding food preparation and storage.
- Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation.
Hostess/Waitress
Persy's Place
North Dartmouth, MA
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
- Verified reservations and wait times with customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area.
- Assisted in preparing the restaurant for opening and closing shifts.
- Communicated clearly with kitchen staff regarding customer orders.
- Created an enjoyable atmosphere by engaging in friendly conversation with guests.
Assembly Line Worker
Spectrum Lighting
Fall River , MA
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Assembled components of a variety of products, adhering to production specifications.
- Monitored assembly line operations and identified any issues or problems that arose.
- Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
- Used mathematics skills to calculate material consumption, hourly rates, and relevant assembly details.
Laundry Attendant
Redds Sudds and Bubbles
Fall River , MA
09.2015 - 04.2018
- Operated washing machines, dryers, extractors, and other laundry equipment.
- Maintained records of all laundry services provided in logbooks.
- Folded clean laundry and placed into stacks in specified areas for distribution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Durfee
Fall River, MA06-2018
Skills
- Team motivation
- Salesmanship
- Policy Enforcement
- Behavior redirection
- Patient Care
- Client documentation
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Product Assembly
- Quality Control Analysis
Certification
- Nurse assistant
- Home Health Aide
- Alzheimer's Disease Habilitation Curriculum
- Tips Certifed
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Carvalho Grove Health and Rehabilitation Center
05.2024 - Current
Budtender
Northeast Alternatives
06.2023 - 04.2024
Waitress/Bartender
Not Your Average Joes
07.2020 - 05.2023
Hostess/Waitress
Persy's Place
03.2020 - 01.2022
Assembly Line Worker
Spectrum Lighting
03.2018 - 01.2020
Laundry Attendant
Redds Sudds and Bubbles
09.2015 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Durfee
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