DEBORAH BRISCOE

Under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, in cluster teams that oversee care for a group of designated schools in the Washington, DC area.

• Provide comprehensive school health nursing services to school-age children in the areas of health promotion and disease prevention while safeguarding their integrity and recognizing their right to make their own decisions.
• performed a variety of services for students after the initial evaluation through a nursing care plan that has been developed by the registered nurse, which included

First aid care

notifying parents/guardians, plus school administrations

proper identification and following the individual student's care plan before administering medication

administering medications/ diabetes, and asthma care

activating emergency response personnel (911)

Provide emotional support

develop and enforce proper hygienic care in the health suite

• Conducting and documenting screening procedures such as measuring height, weight, vision, and hearing,
• Performing data entry plus other administrative tasks.
• Recognize deviations from normal screenings and report abnormal readings to the appropriate personnel.
• Rotate between schools as assigned.
• Support cluster teams with the maintenance of current health records on all students.

• Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques for their loved ones in order to ensure continuity of care at home after discharge from the facility.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication with colleagues regarding ongoing patient needs and concerns.
• Maintained a safe environment for patients through regular room inspections and proactive hazard prevention measures.
• Assisted patients in maintaining a clean and organized living space, promoting a sense of pride and ownership in their surroundings.
• Provided attentive care during patient mealtimes, ensuring appropriate dietary restrictions were followed and assisting with feeding as needed.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and open communication.
• Actively participated in ongoing professional development workshops and training to stay current on best practices within geriatric nursing assistance.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity within the healthcare setting.
• Documented patient progress thoroughly and accurately, maintaining confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
• Assisted in emergencies under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
• Served as a reliable team member, consistently arriving punctually for shifts and demonstrating flexibility when staffing adjustments were necessary.

• Provide one-on-one care to individuals within homes, facilities, and hospitals.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.

• Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues.
• Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous front desk support.
• Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate, and professional communication.
• Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
• Supported the onboarding process for new hires, enhancing their integration into the team with comprehensive orientation sessions.

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs promptly.
• Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.

• Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
• Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
• Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient's personal space.
• Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
• Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
• Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to the case manager.
• Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during caregiving duties.
• Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
• Documented detailed daily reports on each client's progress, making adjustments in care plans when necessary.
• Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

• Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
• Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
• Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.

Generate leads by knocking on a minimum number of doors daily to meet or exceed daily and weekly sales goals assigned.

• Obtaining customers consent
• Accurately measure homeowners' lawns and provide to each prospect a professional, individualized lawn analysis and program sales recommendation, including extra services.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork.
• Leave behind approved Scotts Lawn Service sales and marketing literature
• Make follow-up phone calls, as requested by aprospective customer, daily
• Must consistently hit or exceed sales goals. Consistency in performance is important
• Streamlined sales process, reducing time from lead to close.
• Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.

• Monitored daily cash transactions, ensuring accuracy in all financial reporting processes.
• Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
• Improved staff morale through effective communication skills and motivational techniques, resulting in enhanced teamwork and productivity.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
• Pitched in to help host, waitstaff, and bussers during exceptionally busy times such as dinner hour.
• Immediately resolved issues with patrons by employing careful listening and communication skills.
• Kept restaurant compliant with all federal, state, and local hygiene and food safety regulations.
• Streamlined communication between front-of-house and kitchen staff to improve order accuracy and speed of service.
• Managed inventory

• Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
• Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to the correct offices.
• Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
• Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
• Assist the therapist on some occasions with patients' exercises
• Pull out patients' files / create new patient files
• Process payment
• Kept the reception area clean and neat to give visitors a positive first impression.
• Cultivated positive relationships with clients through professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.

• Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
• Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
• Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
• Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
• Managed returns, exchanges, and refunds by store policy.
• Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.