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Arden DeGraff

Saint John

Summary

Dedicated nursing student with a desire to grow in experience in the health care setting. Skilled in multitasking and maintaining a positive atmosphere, ensuring empathetic patient care and loyalty in fast-paced environments. Offering a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills, eager to learn and excel in a health care setting. Brings holistic understanding of medical training and medications, along with ability to discern the best care for patients. Ready to apply and develop further communication skills and expertise in a healthcare role.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Farmer's Market Vendor

Dotsons Farm
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Handled cash, check and credit cards, processing transactions onsite for products and services.
  • Attracted customers and generated sales using promotional materials.
  • Utilized persuasive sales techniques to convert leads into sales.
  • Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets of merchandise for customers.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Dining Room Server

Park Place of Saint John Retirement Home
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean dining environment.
  • Built long-lasting relationships with residents.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by fostering teamwork among colleagues while also demonstrating initiative when needed.
  • Took orders and delivered food items to residents in main dining room.
  • Checked in with customers and specific dietary needs while refilling waters and clearing plates.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly, ensuring smooth operations during peak hours and special events.
  • Reduced errors in order processing by attentively listening to customers'' needs, accurately recording their selections, and verifying orders before submission.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service, sharing tasks such as bussing tables, restocking supplies, and assisting with drink orders when necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Hope College
Holland, MI
05-2027

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Public speaking

Accomplishments

    I have achieved high honor roll throughout high school and the Dean's List during college. I graduated within the top twenty of my class at Illiana Christian High School, and that passion for learning granted me the Cathy Beezhold independent scholarship for future healthcare professionals.

Certification

I am a certified BLS provider, issued on 4/20/2024 and scheduled for renewal on 04/2026.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Farmer's Market Vendor

Dotsons Farm
06.2023 - 08.2024

Dining Room Server

Park Place of Saint John Retirement Home
09.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Hope College

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