LAURA FURGERSON
Hiram
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
VA CAREGIVER
Veterans Affairs
ATLANTA
10.2019 - 11.2024
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for father and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to father during difficult times.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
WAITRESS
Waffle House Restaurant
Douglasville
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Prepared checks accurately and processed payments promptly.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
ORDER PICKER AND TRAINER
Walmart.com
ATLANT
09.2016 - 03.2019
- Utilized scanning equipment for picking, packing and shipping orders.
- Transported products between storage areas manually or using material handling equipment.
- Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Adhered to quality control standards by inspecting products for damage before packing.
- Implemented time-management skills to prioritize urgent orders and manage workload.
JAILER & DEPUTY
Paulding Sheriffs Dept
Dallas
11.2002 - 05.2006
- Provided basic medical care and monitored health of inmates as necessary.
- Facilitated communication between inmates and legal representatives or family members.
- Supervised inmate labor and educational or rehabilitation programs.
- Assisted in training new jail staff on security procedures and inmate management.
- Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
- Booking inmates in and out.
- Worked court security under Donnie Wix.
Timeline
VA CAREGIVER
Veterans Affairs
10.2019 - 11.2024
WAITRESS
Waffle House Restaurant
03.2019 - 10.2019
ORDER PICKER AND TRAINER
Walmart.com
09.2016 - 03.2019
JAILER & DEPUTY
Paulding Sheriffs Dept
11.2002 - 05.2006
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