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Heather Mace

Hospers,IA

Summary

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Motivated individual trained to be a supervisor as a result of more than 12 years' working as a charge Nurse and Residential Program Instructor. Flexible and self-confident touting skills in multitasking, organization, and problem solving. Began working in the health care field at the age of 13 volunteering in a nursing facility as a candy striper assisting with daily living activities. Continued education becoming a CNA in 1993 and went to college for Licensed Practical Nurse in 1999.Joined the Hawarden ambulance Squad in 2000 and continued doing so till 2005. In 2001 after successfully passing the Iowa nursing boards. I began working as an LPN and have had various computer experiences in documentation including TCM Working as a Coordinator at DenHartog Industries, Erma while working in the Minnehaha County Jail, Harmony at Hope Haven, St Luke’s Hospital, and Mercy Hospital in Sioux City. Also have experience working with Microsoft products including excel, word, explorer, email, and search boards.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Coordinator

DenHartog Industries
05.2017 - Current
  • Gathered and organized materials in support of Injection operations.
  • Established positive working relationships with colleagues, manager and Superviors through regular communication and effective anticipation of needs.
  • Entered and maintained departmental records into company database using TCM
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices by inspecting production areas regularly.
  • Weekly and Monthly Inventory
  • Material Handling
  • Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all met their deadlines and objectives without compromising quality.

Team Leader Supervisor/Quality Control Inspector

Natural Beauty Plant Growers
04.2016 - 05.2017
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
  • Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.
  • Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Examined plants for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Noted trends in product quality and functionality to determine problem areas and plan for improvements to processes.
  • Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts and samples.
  • Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.

Spearheaded Moving and Spacing and Picking projects by delegating tasks to Seasonal pickers, supervising quality and accuracy and remedying issues quickly

Day Care Provider/Nurse

West Sioux Community School Ireton Iowa, Daycare
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
  • Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
  • Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

Addiction Nurse

Jackson Recovery Sioux City Iowa
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Supervision of Addiction Technicians.
  • Preparing and administering medications, Documentation of cares, Scheduling appointments, advocating for patients, meeting emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of clients.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
  • Updated patient charts using mychart with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Correctional Nursing

Minnehaha County Jail
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or blood in urine.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented all care actions by completing records and logs .

Residential Program Instructor

Hope Haven
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Supervision of Instructors, Scheduling, billing, writing client goals, leading meetings, and directing client care.
  • Preparing and administering medications, Providing care and assisting with ADL’S, Documentation of cares, Scheduling appointments, advocating for patients, meeting emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of clients.

Education

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse

Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA
05.2001

No Degree - Supervisor Coarse

Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA
06.2001

Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) - undefined

Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, Iowa
2000

GED - undefined

Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, Iowa
1994

Skills

  • Training & Development care plans
  • Staff Management
  • Document management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team Building
  • Leadership
  • Financial Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Priority Management
  • Safety and compliance
  • Staff Scheduling

Timeline

Coordinator

DenHartog Industries
05.2017 - Current

Team Leader Supervisor/Quality Control Inspector

Natural Beauty Plant Growers
04.2016 - 05.2017

Day Care Provider/Nurse

West Sioux Community School Ireton Iowa, Daycare
01.2012 - 01.2014

Addiction Nurse

Jackson Recovery Sioux City Iowa
01.2012 - 01.2013

Correctional Nursing

Minnehaha County Jail
01.2010 - 01.2011

Residential Program Instructor

Hope Haven
01.2006 - 01.2010

Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) - undefined

Northwest Iowa Community College

GED - undefined

Northwest Iowa Community College

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse

Western Iowa Tech Community College

No Degree - Supervisor Coarse

Northwest Iowa Community College
Heather Mace