Elizabeth Semones
Spearfish,SD
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Sole Perfection, excelling in customer engagement and problem-solving. Enhanced team productivity and boosted customer satisfaction by fostering a positive environment. Adept at business development and adapting to diverse groups, leveraging excellent communication skills to drive results and achieve a 20% increase in sales.
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 40 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Sole Perfection
06.2021 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
- Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
- Coordinated sales promotions and events to drive store traffic and increase sales volume.
Tree Farm Owner/Manager Director
Semones Tree Farm
02.2002 - Current
- Oversaw farm maintenance ensuring all structures/equipment were kept in good working order to prevent delaysdowntime.
- Maintained accurate financial records for budgeting purposes, enabling informed decision-making regarding operational investments.
- Developed comprehensive farm safety protocols to minimize accidents and maintain a safe working environment.
- Secured grants for infrastructure upgrades that improved overall efficiency while minimizing environmental impact on surrounding ecosystems.
- Collaborated with agricultural extension agents to stay current on industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies.
- Conducted regular assessments of land quality through soil testing methods resulting in better-informed decisions about crop selection/planting schedules.
- Used skills to grow new plants from seeds, clippings, bulbs and clone-cubes.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Monument Health
08.2011 - 02.2013
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities resulting in better understanding advancements in palliative medicine.
- Cultivated a positive team culture through role modeling, active listening, and open communication with peers and supervisors.
- Conducted family meetings facilitating discussions surrounding goals of care, advance directives establishment or modification.
School Psychologist
Denver Public Schools
08.1991 - 09.2010
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions, promoting healthy communication skills and peer relationships among participants.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Improved student well-being by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
- Developed social skills training programs to increase positive peer interactions and decrease instances of conflict among students.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Denver Public Schools
08.1991 - 09.2010
- Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
- Maintained professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and seminars, staying informed on emerging trends and best practices within the nursing field.
- Served as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on ongoing learning and growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve patient satisfaction.
- Contributed to policy development within the organization by providing valuable insights from a nursing perspective.
- Provided specialized consultation services for complex cases, effectively addressing unique patient needs.
- Conducted research projects to inform best practices in nursing care, contributing to overall improvements in the healthcare field.
- Presented findings from research studies at conferences and seminars, raising awareness of crucial issues in the nursing profession.
- Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Denver
Denver, COBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado
COMaster of Science - Psychiatric Nursing/Emergency Nursing
University of Colorado
COPh.D. - School Psychology
University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Excellent people skills
- Problem-solving
- Listening skills
- Outgoing personality
- Verbal/written communication
- Adapt to diverse groups
- Business development
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer engagement
- Written and oral communication skills
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Improved student test scores and socialization indexes through a robust program.
- Gathered funding, resources, and staff for brand new social skills and academic achievement program.
Certification
Nursing-South Dakota( License inactive)
Clinical Nurse Specialist- (Psychiatry and Pediatrics)
School Psychology-Colorado ( License Active)
Timeline
Sales Associate
Sole Perfection
06.2021 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Monument Health
08.2011 - 02.2013
Tree Farm Owner/Manager Director
Semones Tree Farm
02.2002 - Current
School Psychologist
Denver Public Schools
08.1991 - 09.2010
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Denver Public Schools
08.1991 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Denver
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing/Emergency Nursing
University of Colorado
Ph.D. - School Psychology
University of Denver
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