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Valerie Tully

Valerie Tully

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Extendicare Tuxedo Villa Personal Care Home
Winnipeg, Manitoba
11.2016 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
  • Provided patient care in alignment with physician orders and nursing practice standards.
  • Maintained facility policies while delivering high-quality nursing care to residents.
  • Assisted residents with daily activities, promoting independence and enhancing comfort.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to formulate comprehensive resident care plans.
  • Educated residents and families on effective health management and wellness practices.
  • Documented patient care and medical histories accurately within documentation systems.
  • Managed inventory by ordering and restocking medical supplies while removing expired items.

Psychiatric Nursing Assistant & Practical Nurse

Manitoba Developmental Centre
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
06.1988 - 12.2016
  • Provide nursing care per standards and policies for adults with developmental and physical disabilities in a long-term care environment.
  • Obtained class 4 driver's license (still current) and would occasionally drive residents with team members in small company issued vans to appointments and recreational outings.
  • Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to provide quality care in holistic health to dependent vulnerable adults.
  • Manage, mentor, & supervise junior staff in the absence of managers during evening and weekend shifts. Maintain safe staffing levels by utilizing staff call-in lists.

Pizza Delivery Driver

Bill's Sticky Fingers
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
07.1997 - 09.1998
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely order preparation.
  • Followed traffic laws and safety regulations during deliveries.
  • Carried food in insulated bags to maintain hot or cold temperature.
  • Followed proper sanitation protocols when handling food products on the job.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restaurant dining area, kitchen, and delivery vehicle.
  • Loaded delivery vehicle with orders and ensured accuracy of order items.
  • Processed cash payments & balanced cash-out at end of shift.
  • In between deliveries, would be washing dishes with sterilizer for restaurant service to customers per Health standards.

Lifeguard/Red Cross Swim Instructor

City of Portage la Prairie
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
07.1986 - 09.1987
  • Provided Swimming instruction per the Red Cross Learn to Swim program for ages 5-adults inclusive.
  • Monitor and supervise swimming pool and surrounding deck area with other team members during public swim and lessons times.
  • Maintained certification as required, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross (not current at this time).
  • Cleaned deck and change room areas for public cleanliness and safety.

Bee Pollen Collector

Nichol Apiaries
MacGregor, Manitoba
06.1984 - 09.1984
  • Work mostly unsupervised, driving company half-ton truck around to set route of rural farm yards where bee boxes were strategically placed. There, trays of pollen were emptied into pails, and returned to the home facility where the product was run through a cleaning machine, then packaged for commericial sale to consumers.
  • Implemented best practices for bee care to promote sustainable apiary operations.
  • Communicated with management on status related to collection, & maintained timelines effectively.

Short-order Cook

Woods Esso Service Station
MacGregor, Manitoba
06.1983 - 05.1984
  • Prepared and cooked menu items following established recipes and presentation standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and work areas.
  • Managed food inventory, ensuring timely stock rotation and freshness of ingredients.
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely, including grills, fryers, and ovens.
  • Adapted recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions or customer preferences effectively.
  • Worked alone after school mostly unsupervised (after brief orientation), until close-up in evenings, cleaning up and cash-out independently.

Education

Food Handler Certificate - Food Safety Handling

Canadian Institute of Food Safety
Online
06-2025

CPR-C/AED - Basic Life Support

Active First Aid
Winnipeg, MB
11-2024

Practical Nursing Certificate Course

Assiniboine Community College
Portage La Prairie
12-2001

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Food safety
  • Time management
  • Health education

Affiliations

  • Enjoy keeping busy, enjoy keeping fit and maintaining a healthy active lifestyle, including still training in Judo 1-2 times per week, working toward my second degree black belt.
  • Swimming, camping, biking, hiking, running, cooking, reading, and Family! Husband & I used to live on a farm where we raised our son, growing our own food, and caring for animals of all kinds.

Timeline

Extendicare Tuxedo Villa Personal Care Home
11.2016 - Current

Pizza Delivery Driver

Bill's Sticky Fingers
07.1997 - 09.1998

Psychiatric Nursing Assistant & Practical Nurse

Manitoba Developmental Centre
06.1988 - 12.2016

Lifeguard/Red Cross Swim Instructor

City of Portage la Prairie
07.1986 - 09.1987

Bee Pollen Collector

Nichol Apiaries
06.1984 - 09.1984

Short-order Cook

Woods Esso Service Station
06.1983 - 05.1984

Food Handler Certificate - Food Safety Handling

Canadian Institute of Food Safety

CPR-C/AED - Basic Life Support

Active First Aid

Practical Nursing Certificate Course

Assiniboine Community College
Valerie Tully