I enjoy fishing, skiing, hunting, family time
Caden Wood
Fuquay-Varina
Summary
Driven and hard-working student with hands-on healthcare experience and a strong commitment to helping others. Known for staying calm under pressure, learning quickly, and bringing a creative, solutions-focused mindset to every task.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barn Hand
Barn
08.2025 - Current
- Work as a barn hand caring for one miniature horse and two full-sized Icelandic horses, supporting daily health, safety, and stable cleanliness.
- Maintain clean living areas by mucking stalls and pastures, cleaning the mini horse stable, and managing waste removal consistently.
- Clean, refill, and monitor water bowls, and ensure horses are fed appropriately after stalls are cleaned and reset.
- Provide routine exercise and handling, including exercising the mini horse and working the larger horses in a round pen to maintain conditioning and behavior.
EMT
Emergency Medical Technician Training
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Completed an intensive summer EMT training program with accelerated, high-volume coursework followed by 48 hours of supervised clinical rotations: 24 hours on an ambulance and 24 hours on the Emergency Department floor.
- Performed core patient-care skills under supervision, including obtaining and documenting vital signs, assisting with patient assessments, and communicating findings to preceptors and clinical staff.
- Supported emergency resuscitation efforts during a cardiac arrest, including bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation as part of the care team.
Pressure Washer
Woods Pressure Washing
05.2023 - 06.2025
- Launched and operated a self-started pressure washing business, turning hands-on experience into a local service offering.
- Developed marketing materials (business cards) and executed neighborhood outreach to generate leads and secure clients.
- Scheduled and completed residential jobs, delivering high-quality results while managing customer communication and expectations.
- Managed seasonal workflow and revenue, with peak operations during summer months and additional jobs throughout the school year.
Cashier/Floor Staff Member
Ace Hardware
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions accurately while delivering a friendly, efficient checkout experience.
- Proactively assisted customers on the sales floor by answering questions, providing product guidance, and directing shoppers to requested items.
- Maintained merchandising standards by organizing shelves, restocking inventory, and ensuring a clean, well-presented store environment.
- Prepared custom orders, including paint mixing/color matching and key cutting in accordance with store procedures.
- Supported store operations by assembling merchandise (grills, benches) in the stock area as needed.
Education
BSBA - Marketing And Chemistry
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05-2029
Skills
Poised under pressure
Creative
Hard Working
Driven
Human Care
Educated
Certification
BLS
EMT Certification
Interests
Timeline
Barn Hand
Barn
08.2025 - Current
EMT
Emergency Medical Technician Training
06.2025 - 07.2025
Pressure Washer
Woods Pressure Washing
05.2023 - 06.2025
Cashier/Floor Staff Member
Ace Hardware
11.2022 - 03.2023
BSBA - Marketing And Chemistry
Appalachian State University