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Cathrine DeBoer

Summary

Dynamic, energetic Staff Development Coordinator skilled in finding creative and interesting techniques to facilitate learning. Enthusiastic leader with positive attitude and high level of professionalism. Adept at improving communication between staff and management teams.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Staff Development

Poway Healthcare Center
Poway, CA
07.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated team leader motivational initiatives to incentivize professional growth and program improvements.
  • Presented training information via role playing, simulations and team exercises.
  • Designed innovative learning materials such as videos, tutorials, handouts. to facilitate better understanding by trainees.
  • Developed and implemented staff training programs to ensure employee competency in job duties.
  • Ensured compliance with government regulations related to employee education requirements.
  • Spearheaded entire onboarding and orientation process for new employees, providing education and information to facilitate learning and improve employee job satisfaction.
  • Conducted performance reviews for employees and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
  • Coordinated with other departments within the organization to ensure that everyone is up-to-date on changes in policies or procedures.
  • Organized special events like luncheons or happy hours as part of ongoing efforts to boost morale among employees.
  • Worked closely with Human Resources department in creating a positive working environment for employees across all departments.

LVN

Poway Healthcare Center
Poway, CA
08.2022 - Current
  • Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.

Vocational Nurse Clinical Externship

06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Assisted patients with ADL's, vital signs, charting
  • Responsible for medication administration, injections
  • Head-to-Toe assessments, G-Tube feedings
  • Assisted with trach care/suctioning, sterile technique

Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1

Medical Centers for Clinical Research
San Diego, CA
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders
  • Centrifuged blood samples, labeled transfer tubes
  • Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors and obtaining medical histories.

Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1

Home Healthcare, PhlebXpress
San Diego, CA
02.2019 - 07.2020

Traveling Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Clinical Plaza
San Diego, CA
03.2019 - 06.2019

Lead Phlebotomy Technician

Diagnostic Laboratories and Radiology
San Diego, CA
07.2018 - 03.2019
  • Supervised employees at multiple sites and reporting locations
  • Managed daily activities and workflow of laboratory institution to collect, label and analyze samples

Education

Vocational Nursing Program -

Concorde Career College
09.2020

CITI Good Clinical Practice Course (Advara) -

Advara - San Diego, CA
09.2020

Additional Groups in the Course for The Protection of Human Subjects - Investigators (Biomedical) (Advara) -

Advara - San Diego, CA
09.2020

Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 Lic # CPT 02010614 -

Grossmont Adult School - El Cajon, CA
05.2018

Skills

  • Curriculum Design
  • Organizational Development
  • Policy Implementation
  • Staff Assessment
  • Course Development
  • Recordkeeping Proficiency
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Certification

BLS Provider American Heart Association E card, 205503227006, 07/2022

Nursing Skills

  • EMR/charting
  • CPR/BLS certified
  • Venipuncture
  • Med pass
  • Vital signs
  • Infection Control
  • Colostomy care
  • Catheterizations
  • Patient assessments
  • Vent assistance
  • Wound care/dressings

Personal Information

Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse

Timeline

Director of Staff Development

Poway Healthcare Center
07.2023 - Current

LVN

Poway Healthcare Center
08.2022 - Current

Vocational Nurse Clinical Externship

06.2021 - 06.2022

Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1

Medical Centers for Clinical Research
07.2020 - 05.2021

Traveling Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Clinical Plaza
03.2019 - 06.2019

Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1

Home Healthcare, PhlebXpress
02.2019 - 07.2020

Lead Phlebotomy Technician

Diagnostic Laboratories and Radiology
07.2018 - 03.2019

Vocational Nursing Program -

Concorde Career College

CITI Good Clinical Practice Course (Advara) -

Advara - San Diego, CA

Additional Groups in the Course for The Protection of Human Subjects - Investigators (Biomedical) (Advara) -

Advara - San Diego, CA

Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 Lic # CPT 02010614 -

Grossmont Adult School - El Cajon, CA
Cathrine DeBoer