Student

• 2012 - Present

Certified Nursing Assistant

• Aug 2007 - Jun 2014

Directed patients in prescribed range of motion exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs, experience using a gait belt and lift, repositioning and rotating bed clients. Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets and client's preferences. Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake, paying attention to foods client can add or subtract according to recommended diet. Collected urine and fecal samples. Experience with catheters. Read and recorded temperature, pulse, and respiration. Observed and documented patient status and reported patient's complaints, any differences in health or behavior to Case Manager. Show less

Certified Optician/ Lab Technician

• Aug 1994 - Oct 2007

Fabricated eyeglasses in a full surface lab made sure product was made with precise accuracy and quality. Helped clients with lens choices,adjustments, and problem solving. Also was involved in training new employees. Developed a training program for new hires with no prior optical experience. Designed a phone script to assist receptionists with triage and frequently asked questions. Knowledgeable of all different lens types and how to match RX with frame and lenses. Fabricated eyeglasses in a full surface lab made sure product was made with precise accuracy and quality. Helped clients with lens choices,adjustments, and problem solving. Also was involved in training new employees. Developed a training program for new hires with no prior optical experience. Designed a phone script to assist receptionists with triage and frequently asked questions. Knowledgeable of all different lens types and how to match RX with frame and lenses.

Certified Optician/ Lab Manager

• May 1989 - Oct 1994

Supervised employees in full service lab. Did scheduling, training, hiring, reviews, and maintenance on machinery. Did inventory and weekly/monthly reports. Supervised employees in full service lab. Did scheduling, training, hiring, reviews, and maintenance on machinery. Did inventory and weekly/monthly reports.