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VERNEDIA A NICHOLS

Kansas City,USA

Summary

Proven leader in environmental services, showcasing exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills at Saint Luke's Hospital. Expert in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, ensuring infection control, and enhancing patient satisfaction. Demonstrated ability to efficiently prioritize tasks, leading to significant improvements in room turnover rates and overall facility hygiene.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Role

The Whole Person
02.2024 - Current
  • Assist client with daily living, Helping Bathe Patient, Cooking, Cleaning around patient home, Running Patient errands

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Saint Luke's Hospital
08.2014 - 10.2015
  • Performed A Combination of light cleaning
  • Pulling trash
  • Cleaning walls, toilets
  • Prepare room for next patient
  • Specialize in dismissal preparing room for new patient
  • Ensured timely completion of assigned tasks by effectively prioritizing workload based on urgency and importance.
  • Cleaned and disinfected patient exam rooms, surgery suites, and common areas to promote sanitary treatment and services environment.

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Floyd Memorial Hospital And Health Services
04.2013 - 07.2014
  • Showcased exceptional work ethic and reliability, contributing to team success and maintaining high levels of cleanliness throughout the facility.
  • Cleaned and disinfected patient exam rooms, surgery suites, and common areas to promote sanitary treatment and services environment.
  • Interacted with hospital staff, patients, and families to demonstrate good customer service techniques.

Housekeeper

LaQunita Inn & Suites
01.2011 - 03.2013
  • Maintained a spotless environment for guests through diligent daily housekeeping tasks.
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.

Housekeeper

Deaconess Care Center
06.2003 - 10.2006
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting..
  • Ran special errands, including retrieving dry cleaning and making requested purchases.
  • Maintained a spotless environment for guests through diligent daily housekeeping tasks.

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Kinder Hospital
04.2002 - 05.2003
  • Maintained a spotless environment for guests through diligent daily housekeeping tasks.
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by ensuring thorough cleaning and timely room turnovers.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Utilized chemicals and cleaning equipment to meet facility's predetermined sanitation and cleanliness quality standards.

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Children Mercy Hospital
01.1999 - 03.2002
  • Complied with applicable standards during cleaning of specialty areas such as labs, surgery suites, and labor and delivery rooms to maintain exceptional level of cleanliness.
  • Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
  • Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families, and medical staff.
  • Trained new employees on departmental procedures and provided assistance in finding cleaning supplies.

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Trinity Lutheran Hospital
03.1998 - 08.2000
  • Ensured timely completion of assigned tasks by effectively prioritizing workload based on urgency and importance.
  • Complied with applicable standards during cleaning of specialty areas such as labs, surgery suites, and labor and delivery rooms to maintain exceptional level of cleanliness.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or urgent situations requiring immediate attention in the work environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Genesis High School
Kansas City, Mo
04.1993

Skills

  • Excellent communication
  • Leadership
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem solving
  • Time Management
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Maintenance
  • Infection Control
  • Room preparation
  • Laundry services
  • Soiled linen removal

Additional Information

Self-motivated, dependable under any and all conditions, effective team player and conscientious worker willing to go that extra mile.

Accomplishments

Recognized and achieved certificate of appreciation of housekeeper of the month.

Timeline

Role

The Whole Person
02.2024 - Current

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Saint Luke's Hospital
08.2014 - 10.2015

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Floyd Memorial Hospital And Health Services
04.2013 - 07.2014

Housekeeper

LaQunita Inn & Suites
01.2011 - 03.2013

Housekeeper

Deaconess Care Center
06.2003 - 10.2006

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Kinder Hospital
04.2002 - 05.2003

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Children Mercy Hospital
01.1999 - 03.2002

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Trinity Lutheran Hospital
03.1998 - 08.2000

High School Diploma -

Genesis High School

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