Dorothy Woodham
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Driven Substitute Teacher adept at overseeing classes on long-term basis to cover for medical or personal absences. Passionate educator with in-depth approach to learning. Successfully leverages wide range of instructional approaches.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Cobb County School District
Kennesaw, GA
08.2021 - Current
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Surgical Nurse
Cape Fear Medical Alliance
Fayetteville, NC
07.2000 - 05.2006
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
Surgical Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA
03.1996 - 05.2000
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
Operations Manager for Surgical Center
Capone Surgery
Pittsburgh, PA
03.1994 - 03.1996
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Surgical Nurse
Riverside Methodist Hospital, General Surgery Unit
Columbus , Ohio
01.1990 - 03.1994
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse
Upper St Clair Hosptial
Pittsburgh, PA
09.1988 - 01.1990
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
University of Pittsburgh
Oakland PAAssociate of Science - Nursing
CCAC
Pittsburgh PA06.1988
Skills
- Materials Distribution
- Interest Promotion
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Different Learning Styles
Affiliations
- Member of Magnet Board of Education
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Cobb County School District
08.2021 - Current
Surgical Nurse
Cape Fear Medical Alliance
07.2000 - 05.2006
Surgical Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
03.1996 - 05.2000
Operations Manager for Surgical Center
Capone Surgery
03.1994 - 03.1996
Surgical Nurse
Riverside Methodist Hospital, General Surgery Unit
01.1990 - 03.1994
Registered Nurse
Upper St Clair Hosptial
09.1988 - 01.1990
Associate of Science - General Studies
University of Pittsburgh
Associate of Science - Nursing
CCAC
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