Heather Alarcon
Coolidge
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust background in food and nutrition and healthcare, demonstrated during tenures at Coolidge Unified School District and El Centro Regional Medical Center. Excelled in team collaboration and vital sign monitoring, enhancing customer satisfaction and patient care. Proven reliability and effective communication, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Nutrition
Coolidge Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted on tray line and prepared trays according to prescribed diets and patron requests.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to workplace safety guidelines.
- Monitored food storage techniques to preserve freshness, prevent contamination, and adhere to industry best practices.
- Maintained food at proper operating temperatures, trained team in food safety and documented required temperatures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations governing food service establishments within the facility's jurisdiction.
Food and Consumables Associate
Walmart
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate product information.
- Assisted customers in locating desired items quickly, resulting in improved shopping experiences.
- Helped maintain neat, clean, organized and safe store and arranged merchandise on store fixtures and displays.
- Stocked and faced supplies during store open hours while being available to customers.
Certified Nurse Assistant
El Centro Regional Medical Center
01.2007 - 10.2008
- Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
- Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.
- Provided skilled post-operative care to patients, closely monitoring their recovery progress and reporting any changes to nursing staff promptly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Convalescent Center
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ01-2028
Skills
- Food presentation
- Team collaboration
- Menu costing
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Vital sign monitoring
- Professionalism
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Food and Nutrition
Coolidge Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
Food and Consumables Associate
Walmart
03.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Nurse Assistant
El Centro Regional Medical Center
01.2007 - 10.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Convalescent Center
01.2002 - 01.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College
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