Barbara Jean Adelson
Morgantown,WV
Summary
Dynamic stained glass artist and proprietor of Heartlights, leveraging strong operations management and business development skills to drive revenue growth. Previously honed expertise at a leading art studio, excelling in purchasing and planning while fostering valuable networking relationships. Committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs that captivate clients.
Overview
1998
1998
years of professional experience
Work History
Proprietor, Heartlights Stained GlassArtist
Self-employeed
BSRN, Nurse Educator, Think First Program
Dr. Donald Marion, UPMC Department Neurological Surgery
Pittsburgh, PA
08.1996 - 02.1998
- Designed and implemented educational programs on neurological conditions for nursing staff.
- Evaluated learner needs and customized training materials to optimize knowledge retention.
- Facilitated collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to enhance integration of evidence-based practices in patient care.
- Assessed training outcomes and refined curricula to enhance participant engagement and learning effectiveness.
- Executed "Think First" program initiated by Congress of Neurological Surgeons to elevate safety awareness.
- Identified and cataloged school-aged children across Allegheny County and neighboring school districts.
- Facilitated distribution of essential teaching materials to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Facilitated training sessions for educators on principles of preventing head and spinal cord injuries in school-aged populations.
BSRN
Childrens Hospital, Boston
Boston, MA
06.1993 - 06.1994
- Demonstrated self-motivation and accountability in all tasks undertaken.
- Thrived in dynamic, high-pressure environments to ensure operational efficiency.
- Demonstrated expertise in executing tasks autonomously and collaboratively within team settings.
- Demonstrated capacity to rapidly acquire new skills and adjust to evolving environments.
- Provided in-home care for infants awaiting heart transplants. Assisted with heart monitoring, medication administration, tube feeding, and oxygen support in homes equipped similarly to Children's Hospital of Boston.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05-1993
Skills
Operations management
Revenue generation
Purchasing and planning
Business development
Networking skills
Accomplishments
Past President of Ladies Hospital Aid Society, volunteer for 12 years
Two time past President, Allegheny Medical Society Alliance, volunteer 7 years
Heart Ball committee member, volunteer, 10 years
WVU Gosiano Gala Committee member, volunteer, 2 years
Life member Hadassah, affiliate volunteer
Affiliations
LHAS, life member
Hadassah, life member
Special Olympics
Padre Pio Society member
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association, Cor Vitae Society
Jewish Family Services
Donor to Twenty Five Club Activities
Animal Friends
Additional Information
I am passionate about woman and prenatal care. I was honored, as President of LHAS to raise money and donate to to the then new NICU at Mages Women's Hospital. In 2005 I gave birth to my 5th child at Magee Hospital. My baby, Richard was 10 weeks premature. Today he is an Honors Student at Arizona State, Barrett Honors College. I have been blessed and would be honored to serve.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
BSRN, Nurse Educator, Think First Program
Dr. Donald Marion, UPMC Department Neurological Surgery
08.1996 - 02.1998
BSRN
Childrens Hospital, Boston
06.1993 - 06.1994
Proprietor, Heartlights Stained GlassArtist
Self-employeed
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Los Angeles