Tristen Rickard
Toulon
Summary
Most of my experience is in being a healthcare professional. I have also dabbled in bartending and waitressing! I am a compassionate and hard-working leader! Managing many tasks at a time in stressful environments comes easily to me. Dealing with all kinds of people in a professional manner is also a skill I have developed with experience. Thank you for looking at my resume!
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Cactus Country
Galesburg
02.2026 - 06.2026
- Prepared and served a variety of cocktails and beverages to customers.
- Engaged with customers, providing friendly and attentive service at all times.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings, and special promotions.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies for bar operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area throughout shifts.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations during service hours.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Engaged customers in friendly conversation to enhance their overall bar experience. with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Allure Lake Storey
Galesburg
06.2025 - 05.2026
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff regarding patient care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Royal Oaks Care Center
Kewanee
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff regarding patient care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Supported recreational activities to enhance resident engagement and well-being.
- Aided in mobility assistance for residents during therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care plans.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Home Care Provider
Help at Home
Galesburg
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Developed and maintained trusting relationships with clients and families.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social activities.
- Documented client progress and care provided in detailed reports.
- Provided companionship through engaging conversations and activities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by using appropriate transfer techniques.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Assessed home environment for potential safety hazards or risks to the client's well-being.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Ensured compliance with all laws governing home health care services.
- Managed client's schedule of doctor's appointments, therapies.
Education
Knoxville High School
Knoxville, ILSkills
- Cocktail preparation
- POS operation
- Inventory management
- Sanitation compliance
- Safe service compliance
- Point of sale systems
- Cash register operation
- Outstanding customer service
- Customer service expertise
- Difficult customer management
- Customer engagement
- Strong multitasking
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Task prioritization
- Problem solving
- Complex Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Team training and development
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Emotional intelligence
- Effective communication
- Clear communication
- Courteous
- Patience and tolerance
- Professional appearance
- Health codes compliance
- Documentation
- High-pressure environments
- Cash register operation
- High-pressure environments
Certification
- Basset
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR
Affiliations
- Walking/hiking
- Nature
- Gardening
- Lifting weights
Timeline
Bartender
Cactus Country
02.2026 - 06.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Allure Lake Storey
06.2025 - 05.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Royal Oaks Care Center
01.2024 - 06.2025
Home Care Provider
Help at Home
07.2022 - 07.2024
Knoxville High School