Cheriea Freeland
Shreveport
Summary
Experienced in dog grooming with a strong background in animal handling and care. Provided grooming services including bathing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning while ensuring the safety and comfort of pets. Developed positive relationships with clients through effective communication and education on pet health and grooming techniques. Maintained cleanliness of work areas and compliance with safety protocols to promote a safe environment for animals.
Experienced Healthcare Worker with background in diverse healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. Strengths include patient care, medical terminology knowledge, and strong communication skills. Skilled at building relationships with patients of all ages and backgrounds, while efficiently coordinating with medical teams to deliver high-quality care. Past roles have involved significant improvements in patient satisfaction levels and operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Worker
Cdf Healthcare of Louisiana
Delhi
05.2022 - Current
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential information.
- Provided emotional support to family members during stressful times.
- Educated patients about their health issues and preventive measures they can take.
- Provided direct patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Performed wound care treatments and documented progress in medical records.
- Monitored patients' responses to treatment plans and adjusted accordingly.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations when handling confidential information.
- Answered phone calls, emails, or other inquiries from patients or staff members regarding healthcare services.
- Provided emotional support for patients during times of distress or anxiety.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or completing insurance forms.
- Watched clients closely to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms indicating illness or injury.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.
Dog Groomer
Self employed
Delhi
05.2020 - Current
- Educated customers on proper dog nutrition habits to promote overall pet health.
- Ordered additional supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Advised customers on appropriate shampoos, conditioners, colognes, and other products for their pets' needs.
- Assisted in resolving any customer complaints or concerns efficiently and professionally.
- Provided customers with information on proper dog grooming techniques and pet health care advice.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies necessary to perform grooming services.
- Developed positive relationships with clients to ensure repeat business opportunities.
- Used scissors to trim fur around the face, feet, and tail area in accordance with breed standards or customer requests.
- Cleaned ears, trimmed nails, plucked hair from ear canals, and brushed teeth.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas by sanitizing equipment after each use.
- Ensured safety of animals at all times by following established safety protocols.
- Bathed and dried dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
Education
High School Diploma
Epps High School
Epps, LA05-2010
Skills
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Team coordination
- Supply restocking
- Effective communication
- Animal safety
- Dog grooming
- Grooming and bathing
- Pet waste removal
- Animal handling expertise
- Nail trimming
- Safety precautions and measures
- Continuous learning attitude
Timeline
Healthcare Worker
Cdf Healthcare of Louisiana
05.2022 - Current
Dog Groomer
Self employed
05.2020 - Current
High School Diploma
Epps High School