Whitney Galtney
Mount Olive,MS
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare professional with history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization and quality of life.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Professional
Boswell Regional Center
Magee , MS
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hillcrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Magee , MS
06.2017 - 02.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- 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.
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General Store
Laurel , MS
10.2012 - 07.2016
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Met or surpassed business targets regularly through employee engagement and forward-thinking planning.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Compiled financial data to comply with budget.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Investigated market to identify seasonal trends and forecast consumer needs.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Covington County Nursing Center
Collins , MS
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Associate Degree -
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS05.2014
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Client Direct Care
- Attentive to People
- Ability to Lift
- First Aid Certification
- Service Documentation
- Behavior Redirection
- Problem Identification
- Developmental Disabilities
- Transporting Clients
- Nursing Assistance
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- Personal Care Assistance
- Written Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Decision-Making
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active Listening
- Flexible and Adaptable
- First Aid/CPR
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Direct Care Professional
Boswell Regional Center
03.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hillcrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.2017 - 02.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Covington County Nursing Center
02.2015 - 10.2015
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General Store
10.2012 - 07.2016
Associate Degree -
Jones County Junior College
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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