KATHERINE SYKES
LPN
CONTACT
Rome, NY, *****
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S UMMARY
Dedicated and compassionate LPN with a strong background in resident care, medication administration, and team collaboration. Experienced in skilled nursing and rehabilitation environments, with a proven ability to provide direct patient support and maintain accurate documentation. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and ensuring resident well-being in a fast-paced setting. Eager to contribute expertise to Quality Talent Group's mission of excellent care.
WORK E X P E RIENCE
Waitress
Dematteo’s Inc.
10/2022 – Present Rome,NY
Prepare a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for bar and restaurant patrons. Engage with customers to accurately take orders and serve snacks and drinks. Assess customer needs and preferences, providing tailored recommendations. Expertly mix ingredients to prepare classic and signature cocktails. Develop and present appealing bar menus.
Verify customer identification to confirm legal drinking age. Maintain optimal bar inventory levels through consistent restocking and replenishment of supplies.
Maintain a guest-focused approach, nurturing an excellent guest experience. Adhere strictly to all food and beverage regulations. Deliver a perfect service experience for all restaurant patrons. Ensure every guest feels important and welcomed within the restaurant. Guarantee food temperature integrity, serving hot food hot and cold food cold. Adhere to established timing standards for product preparation and service. Identify opportunities to consolidate service actions and increase table turns. Present menu offerings, answer inquiries, and make knowledgeable menu recommendations. Serve customers in a consistently accommodating and pleasant manner. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of all food, liquor, beer, wine, and retail items offered. Employ a positive and suggestive sales approach to guide guest selections. Perform table pre-bussing, maintain table cleanliness, bus tables, and remove used dishes. Actively seek ways to minimize waste and control costs. Contribute to maintaining a clean and safe restaurant environment. Provide responsible service of alcoholic beverages, ensuring compliance with all laws. Deliver food and beverages to any table as required to support team service. Follow all cash handling policies and procedures with meticulous accuracy. Report to the property on time and in the designated proper uniform. Process payments for food and drink orders accurately using the cash register. Collaborate effectively with kitchen staff to ensure accurate and timely food order delivery. Bartender
VJA’s Lounge
12/2013 – Present Frankfort,NY
Prepare a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for bar patrons. Engage with customers, take orders, and serve snacks and drinks efficiently. Assess bar customers' needs and preferences, offering informed recommendations. Verify customer identification to confirm it meets the legal drinking age. Maintain optimal bar inventory through diligent restocking and replenishment of supplies. Focus on guest satisfaction, cultivating an excellent guest experience. Comply with all established food and beverage regulations. DSP
UCP
03/2015 – 01/2018 Stittville,NY
Performed personal care duties, including assisting with showering, bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and feeding.
Provided assistance with medication management, documentation, shopping, and domestic tasks as needed.
Accompanied clients on outings and community events. Processor
Walmart DC
06/2021 – 05/2023 March, NY
Unloaded incoming pallets of freight from delivery vehicles. Applied accurate labels to each box for inventory management. Processed and organized freight for outbound shipping. LPN Nurse Manager
Oneida Center
02/2023 – 04/2025 Utica, NY
LPN
VBeyond
05/2026 – 08/2026 Utica,NY
E DUCATION
MVCC
Associates, Psychology
2025 – Present Rome, NY
MVCC
Registered Nurse, Nursing
2025 – Present Rome, NY
REFERENCES
Audrey Coleman
RN, CNYPC
Jennifer Anken
MS, CRC, CVE, LCPC, MS
Derk Milne 315-***-****
CAS, Professor/Psychiatrist