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WORK HISTORY

SUZANNE MCDOWELL

Fresno, CA, 93711 209-***-**** adzajx@r.postjobfree.com Hardworking and passionate about serving people. Seeking challenging entry level position in a clinical care facility where employee growth is encouraged and where the mission entails an uncompromising dedication to efficient and effective collaboration between care teams, patients and families. Bringing a a strong belief in holistic healthcare, offering flexibility and a modern approach to serving clients with focus on quality of life for patients with chronic health challenges.

• Compassionate Client Focus

• Safety Awareness, Infection Control

• Organized, Detail Oriented

• Multitasking Abilities, Flexibility

• Efficient and Reliable Team Player

• Advanced Communication/Interpersonal skills

• Progress documentation, Data Entry

• Monitoring/Recording Vital Signs

• Phlebotomy Training/Skills

• Basic Medical Terminology

• Computer proficiency

PERSONAL ASSISTANT, SHOW READY HOME PREP 01/2020 to Current Pat Bass, Realtor, Clovis, CA

• Clean and Organize clients' home, sorting, boxing labeling, logging for inventory Keep detailed track of household groceries, supplies and maintenance inventory and schedules.

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• Maintain appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.

• Display absolute discretion at handling confidential information.

• Prepare residential properties to be listed on market.

• Assess condition of properties to determine needed maintenance and repairs. Schedule repairs, acquire supplies, choose colors and perform interior painting as required or requested.

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Deep clean and shine homes ceiling to floor ensuring an immaculate presentation for photos and showings to prospective buyers.

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• Maintain listed homes weekly until point of sale. IN-HOME CAREGIVER - DEMENTIA PATIENT 01/2017 to 03/2020 Matthew & Sharon Danielsen, Fresno, CA

Assisted patient with personal hygiene and tasks of daily living; providing fellowship and protection both indoors and outside home.

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Prepared meals, kept home clean and uncluttered with focus on maintaining calm relaxed atmosphere while following consistent daily schedule.

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Offered compassionate care, encouraged conversation actively listening to life stories, acknowledging fears about condition; initiated games to help with cognition and reduce anxiety.

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• Documented daily activities, noting patients moods, successes, difficulties and any physical EDUCATION

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or behavioral changes of concern to keep family informed. Supervised medication schedule and intake; measured and logged daily vital signs; encouraged short walks for exercise and fresh air.

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Acted as chauffeur accompanying patient to medical and personal appointments, occasional special outings.

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Offered emotional support to both patient and family members, sharing information on condition and ways to handle inherent stress as dementia progressed.

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Assessed home for safety features making notes and discussing needs with family taking precautions and making changes as needed.

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EXECUTIVE CHEF 04/1984 to 06/2017

Highlights Of Culinary Career Over Three Decades, San Francisco, Oakville, Palo Alto, Fresno, NYC, CA, NY

Experience Relevant to Career Change

Worked within framework of collaboration in high energy environments producing up to 300 meals in 3 hours of service, coordinating performance from kitchen team, serving staff and pastry department.

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Cultivated expert knife skills fine motor control, dexterity, hand eye coordination and spatial acuity.

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Maintained strict adherence to standards and guidelines for safety, food handling and sanitation.

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Generated employee schedules, work assignments; maintained personnel files, tracking performance to identify strengths and areas for development; recorded daily costs and production

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Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep equipment in peak condition..

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Worked in highly organized manner with attention to detail and multitasking to achieve successful outcome within specific timeline

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Built relationships with teammates, staff, purveyors and customers through clear and open communication, active listening; addressing concerns and conflict with respect and compassion.

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Efficient set up and breakdown of stations with all necessary items for smooth and uninterrupted execution of service/

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Bachelor of Science : Nutrition Sciences, Expected in 11/2022 Purdue University Global - West Lafayette, IN

Completed 6 Semesters 1990 - 1993 : Psychology

Fresno State University - Fresno CA

Associate of Arts : Culinary Arts And Sciences, 04/1984 Contra Costa College - San Pablo, CA

Certified Phlebotomy Technician #R7F7F8L7

Current CPR/BLS Certification

Member National Health Association

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