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Assist the Program Chairperson with special projects such as academic advising, curriculum development, programmatic accreditation readiness, inventory/ordering, and instruction in all required program courses. Created new revenue streams through implementing technical certificate availabilities and initiated new course offerings. Serves on program Advisory Board. Management: Director of Education Corporate Campus

Assist the Executive Director in total operational management of the campus. Total management of the education department faculty/staff and student body of 400+. Accreditation Compliance managed through protocol and mock audits. Curriculum design developed through workforce initiatives and accreditation requirements. Selected and trained education faculty. Initiated new instructor orientation program. Observed students to supply teachers with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support. Supplied one-on-one attention to each student, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group. Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day to keep them engaged. Supported instructors in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics. Implemented retention programs to encourage effective student matriculation.

Assisted the DOE in total management of program divisions and overall departmental outcomes. Coordinated all department functions for team of 40+ employees. Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency of productivity. Verified and logged in deadlines for responding to daily inquiries. Coordinated meetings with other department managers and served as main liaison between program chairpersons and executive administration. Updated student accounts and information on a daily basis. Created databases and spreadsheets to improve student academic tracking and reporting accuracy. Successfully established effective systems for record retention by creating database for daily correspondence tracking with the registrars. Increased meeting efficiency by developing meeting agendas. Monitored admission processes and prepared statistical data to show trends. Handled and processed confidential information.Instruction: Department Chair of Medical Assisting Programs; Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students. Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials .Routinely met with students' regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions. Performed student background reviews to aid in developing tailored lessons based on student abilities. Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in healthcare modalities. Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 20+ students. Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, faculty and administration. Earned positive verbal/written feedback from supervising director regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.

Completed over 1000 hours of clinical work in emergency room specialty (ICU, CCU, SICU, PACU). Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community. Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines. Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to and implementation of care plans. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Managed caseload of 15 + patients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

Assisted Lead Nutritionalist by creating individualized diet therapy programs for inpatients/outpatients to improve health and wellness. Took necessary steps to meet customer needs and effectively resolve food or service issues. Recorded customer orders and repeated them back in a clear, understandable manner. Promptly reported complaints to a member of the management team. Communicated clearly and positively with co-workers and management. Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally. Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers and griddles. Properly portioned and packaged foods for customers. Carefully maintained sanitation, health and safety standards in all work areas. Closely followed standard procedures for safe food preparation, assembly and presentation to ensure customer satisfaction. Performed general maintenance duties, including mopping floors, washing dishes, wiping counter tops and emptying grease traps. Maintained a neat, well groomed appearance including impeccable personal hygiene, hair restraint and minimal jewelry that met company standards. Worked well with teammates and openly invited coaching from the management team. Took initiative to find extra tasks when scheduled duties were completed. Assisted management with monthly inventory control and weekly stock ordering. Scheduled activities and equipment use with managers, using information about daily menus to help coordinate cooking times.

Diploma, Allied Health And Medical Assisting Services

Psychology Pre-Med