Waitress Resume Example

Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to the RN.
Assessed patients to gather medical information including weight and height measurements and vital signs to assist the RNs with patient care initiatives.

• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines in all areas.
• Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
• Responded to patient lights to handle needs and enhance overall comfort.
• Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
• Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
• Monitored ongoing care and proactively corrected problems.
• Collected vitals and biological samples to support diagnostic plans and ongoing assessment strategies.
• Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
• Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information.
• Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
• Answered over 25 light or bell calls per shift to respond to patient requests and needs.
• Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
• Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
• Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
• Maximized preventative care utilization to reduce hospital burden and help eliminate readmissions.

• Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
• Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
• Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
• Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
• Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
• Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
• Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
• Prepared hot and cold beverages to highest standard while providing guests with legendary customer service.
• Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
• Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
• Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers.
• Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
• Kept server areas clean and stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while working tables.
• Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness, sending back to be washed again when necessary.