Eve Weatherspoon
Blacklick,OH
Summary
Dynamic Unit Manager at the State of Ohio Department of Youth Services, skilled in operations management and staff training. Enhanced team efficiency through strategic policy implementation and mentorship, resulting in improved employee engagement. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and compliance while delivering high-quality care and support to diverse populations.
Qualified Unit Manager with strong background in managing unit operations and leading teams to success. Proven ability to streamline processes and improve team efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in conflict resolution and resource management.
Experienced with overseeing unit operations and leading diverse teams. Utilizes strategic planning and resource management to enhance productivity and efficiency. Track record of implementing process improvements and fostering supportive team culture.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Manager
State of Ohio Department of Youth Services
03.2017 - Current
- Assisted in coordinating team schedules and assignments to improve operational efficiency.
- Supported training initiatives for new staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Engaged in daily inventory management tasks, ensuring stock levels met operational needs.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow processes and maintain quality standards.
- Contributed to safety audits, promoting adherence to workplace safety protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored equipment usage and reported maintenance needs to ensure optimal performance.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Mentored new hires during orientation periods for seamless integration into the team while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration through effective communication and coordination of patient care plans.
- Increased staff retention rates with supportive leadership techniques, mentoring programs, and positive work environment initiatives.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by enforcing strict adherence to protocols, guidelines.
- Streamlined daily operations for increased productivity by delegating tasks and supervising staff.
- Participated actively in committee meetings to contribute insights from a Unit Manager perspective.
Direct Care Worker
Alliance Group Home
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Provided compassionate support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living activities and overall quality of life.
- Assisted clients in personal care routines, ensuring dignity and comfort during assistance.
- Monitored client health and behavior, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to meet individual needs effectively.
- Trained new staff on best practices for direct care services, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding while addressing the diverse cultural, social, emotional, or intellectual needs of each patient.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and individualized care tailored to their specific needs.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Provided transportation services for patients'' appointments with healthcare providers or community-based events as needed.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to track patient health status, promptly reporting any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
State Tested Nurse Aide
Crandall Medical Center
05.2000 - 06.2005
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records to maintain compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Mentored junior aides, improving team efficiency and enhancing quality of care provided.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, and transfers.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean living environment.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Scheduled and accompanied client to medical appointments.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire
Manchester, NH12-2026
Skills
- Documentation review
- Operations management
- Staff training
- Safety enforcement
- Staff development
- Policy implementation
- Policy development
- Employee engagement
- Treatment delivery
- Organizational goal development
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Relationship building
- Operational efficiency
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Staff management
- Problem identification
- Interpersonal communication
- Strategic planning
- Employee performance evaluations
- Case management experience
- Interdisciplinary Treatment team
- Role of UMA
Timeline
Unit Manager
State of Ohio Department of Youth Services
03.2017 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Alliance Group Home
02.2015 - 03.2017
State Tested Nurse Aide
Crandall Medical Center
05.2000 - 06.2005
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire
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