Brooke Gardner
Huntsville
Summary
Compassionate professional with experience as a Nursery Teacher and Certified Nursing Assistant in memory care. Skilled in resident care, effective communication with families and staff, and supporting individuals with diverse needs. Demonstrates strong interpersonal abilities and a commitment to providing attentive, high-quality care in both educational and healthcare settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Clerk/Cashier
Economy Drug
Huntsville, AR
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Communicated effectively with customers to provide information on medications and answer inquiries.
- Assisted pharmacists in managing inventory, coordinating stock levels, and maintaining organization of medications.
- Managed cash register operations, processing transactions while maintaining attention to detail in financial handling.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance customer service experience at the pharmacy counter.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Processed payments, returns and exchanges using pharmacy POS system to accurately manage transactions.
- Stocked shelves with medications and other pharmacy items for consistent availability.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA regulations during all customer interactions.
Nursery Teacher
Little Blessings Daycare
Springdale, AR
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Facilitated engaging learning activities to promote early childhood development.
- Implemented age-appropriate curriculum aligned with educational standards.
- Monitored children's progress and adapted strategies to meet individual needs.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to enhance social skills and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development and address concerns.
- Implemented creative arts projects to develop fine motor skills and encourage self-expression among nursery-aged children.
- Promoted social-emotional development by fostering a nurturing classroom environment where children felt safe, respected, and valued.
- Coordinated with support staff such as special education teachers or therapists to address individual student needs effectively within the classroom setting.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Countryside Assisted Living
Huntsville, AR
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided daily care for residents in a memory care ward, ensuring safety and comfort
- Demonstrated strong communication skills across the company to support resident needs
- Answered family phone calls and communicated updates to families during visits, enhancing trust
- Reported changes in residents' conditions to on-duty nurses, improving response times
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident rooms and common areas.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans.
- Trained new staff on procedures and best practices for resident care.
- Advocated for resident needs, enhancing overall quality of life within facility.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
High school diploma -
Kingston High School
Kingston, AR05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Harding University
Searcy, AR12-2026
Skills
- Charting
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Early childhood education
- Nutrition and meal planning
- First aid and CPR certified
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- BLS Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Pharmacy Clerk/Cashier
Economy Drug
01.2026 - 03.2026
Nursery Teacher
Little Blessings Daycare
09.2024 - 01.2026
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Countryside Assisted Living
05.2023 - 06.2024
High school diploma -
Kingston High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Harding University