Kristina Veal
Rancho Palos Verdes
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at IHSS In Home Support Services, adept at patient advocacy and health record management. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and enhance client well-being through effective communication and emotional support. Recognized for fostering independence and maintaining a safe, organized environment for clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
IHSS In Home Support Services
Rancho Palos Verdes
07.2022 - Current
- Created individualized care plans tailored to client needs and preferences, enhancing personalized support.
- Promoted client independence by teaching essential self-care tasks, fostering confidence and daily life skills.
- Aided clients in enhancing essential life skills to promote independence.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Monitored clients' health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Observed, reported and documented patient status and care provided.
- Scheduled and coordinated transportation for medical appointments and community activities to ensure client access to necessary services.
Sales Associate
Figs
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Trained new sales associates on product knowledge and customer service to enhance team performance.
- Resolved customer inquiries and concerns, fostering positive shopping experiences.
- Assisted customers in selecting surgical scrubs and accessories.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain stock availability and organized displays.
Dental Assistant
Summer Dental
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Assisted dentists during procedures and maintained a sterile environment.
- Instructed patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to promote better health outcomes.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and equipment for patient visits.
- Processed dental instruments for sterilization according to safety protocols.
- Organized patient records using dental software systems to streamline access and retrieval.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow to optimize office efficiency.
- Worked with dental team to improve patient comfort during treatments, ensuring positive experiences.
Visuals Ambassador & Supervisor
Superdry
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Designed eye-catching visual displays for new products and promotions, enhancing customer attraction and interest.
- Engaged customers through storytelling and product insights, fostering a deeper connection to the brand.
- Demonstrated products to customers, highlighting key features and benefits.
- Organized promotional events that increased brand visibility and encouraged customer engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain high store standards and presentation.
- Assisted in training new ambassadors on product features and customer service techniques.
- Consulted with advertising agencies or staff to arrange promotional campaigns for products, organizations or individuals.
Overnight Stock & Sales Associate
Victoria Secret
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Organized stockroom and replenished merchandise on sales floor to ensure product availability.
- Refilled shelves to sustain adequate inventory levels, enhancing customer access to products.
- Executed daily recovery tasks to maintain clean and neat areas, supporting optimal shopping experience.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA03-2027
Medical Billing and coding - Healthcare
Northwest Career College
Long Beach, CA01-2023
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts and Science
Los Angles Harbor College
01-2022
Registered Dental Assistant -
Northwest Career College
08-2018
High School Diploma -
Rancho del mar
01-2010
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Personal care
- Health record management
- Time management
- Stress management
- Dependable and responsible
- Strong ethics
- Communication skills
- Social interaction
Certification
- CPR
Timeline
Sales Associate
Figs
10.2023 - 02.2024
Caregiver, Special Needs
IHSS In Home Support Services
07.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Summer Dental
06.2018 - 11.2019
Visuals Ambassador & Supervisor
Superdry
02.2017 - 05.2019
Overnight Stock & Sales Associate
Victoria Secret
09.2016 - 02.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Medical Billing and coding - Healthcare
Northwest Career College
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts and Science
Los Angles Harbor College
Registered Dental Assistant -
Northwest Career College
High School Diploma -
Rancho del mar