LINDA BRENAGH
Lafayette
Summary
Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Optician
Walmart Vision Center
2022 - Current
- Calibrated seg heights, vertex, and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
- Evaluated incoming prescriptions from optometrists for accuracy before dispensing eyewear to prevent potential errors or dissatisfaction.
- Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to patient concerns and addressing them promptly.
- Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
- Educated patients on proper use, care and maintenance of eyeglasses and contact lenses.
- Contacted patients when eyeglasses or contact lenses arrived in store and assisted with final fitting.
- Enhanced patient understanding of vision care options through comprehensive explanations of insurance benefits and coverage.
- Increased sales by effectively communicating the benefits of various lens coatings, materials, and frames to customers.
- Verified and updated patient records promptly to guarantee accurate prescription information.
- Aided patients in selection of flattering eyeglass frames appropriate for prescription and style preferences.
- Troubleshot issues with prescription eyewear, offering swift resolution to maintain customer satisfaction levels.
CNA - CARE PARTNER
RIVIERE DE SOLIEL
02.2013 - 07.2015
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
PRODUCTION COOK
PIZZA HUT
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
Cashier/Cook
BURGER KING
01.2009 - 07.2010
- Greeted customers promptly.
- Received customer payments.
- Totaled bills and calculated taxes.
- Described products and services in detail.
- Assisted customers in selecting items based on needs.
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination.
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.
- Positively engaged with customers, offering menu information, providing suggestions and showing genuine appreciation for their business.
Galley Hand
ESS OFFSHORE CATERING
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Assisted customers with food selection, inquiries and order customization requests.
- Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stock room and production floor.
- Cleaned and buffed tile floors using industrial cleaning equipment.
- Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep them sanitary and clean.
- Used chemicals and other cleaning equipment in a proper, safe and responsible manner.
Production Cook
PARAGON CASINO RESORT
05.2005 - 01.2006
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Accurately and efficiently prepared healthy, delicious fish, meat and vegetable-based dishes.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination.
- Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
Student/Worker
SHREVEPORT JOB CORPS CENTER
04.2001 - 06.2004
- Gained essential knowledge of Culinary Arts.
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
Education
Nursing Assistant - Nursing
CENTRAL LOUISIANA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Cottonport, LA01.2015
Culinary Arts - Culinary
SHREVEPORT JOB CORPS CENTER
Shreveport, LA01.2004
Skills
- Feeding assistance expert
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Committed team player
- Adaptable
Timeline
PRODUCTION COOK
PIZZA HUT
01.2014 - 02.2015
CNA - CARE PARTNER
RIVIERE DE SOLIEL
02.2013 - 07.2015
Cashier/Cook
BURGER KING
01.2009 - 07.2010
Galley Hand
ESS OFFSHORE CATERING
01.2006 - 01.2007
Production Cook
PARAGON CASINO RESORT
05.2005 - 01.2006
Student/Worker
SHREVEPORT JOB CORPS CENTER
04.2001 - 06.2004
Nursing Assistant - Nursing
CENTRAL LOUISIANA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Culinary Arts - Culinary
SHREVEPORT JOB CORPS CENTER
Optician
Walmart Vision Center
2022 - Current
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