Jamie Choate
Manchester,CT
Summary
Motivated Training Coordinator excited to develop successful training plans that meet dynamic company and employee needs. Accustomed to collaborating with managers to hone in on unique requirements. Prepared to bring new ideas, strong teamwork skills, and flexible training styles developed over a 7-year career to a growth-oriented role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Coordinator
Intercommunity Health Care
09.2024 - Current
- Working under a SAMHSA-MHAT grant, became certified as an instructor in Mental Health First Aid, an evidence-based public education program that teaches learners to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.
- Oversaw internal Mental Health First Aid trainings each month for new employees at Intercommunity as a part of onboarding.
- Conducted Mental Health First Aid trainings weekly in the community with a wide range of organizations, including social services, housing services, church groups, health departments, libraries, student support services, and recovery services groups.
- Performed outreach online, over the phone, and face-to-face to make connections with organizations and groups in the community and market the classes in order to meet the required grant numbers.
- Maintained fidelity to the MHFA curriculum while utilizing personal style and adult learning theory to make the class engaging and enjoyable.
- Provided naloxone training and distributed units to learners at the end of training sessions.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Maintained detailed records of internal and external trainings conducted for company records and thorough grant report writing.
Pet sitter
Rover Pet Sitting
08.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Founded and operated an independent pet-sitting business on the online Rover platform, providing personalized and reliable services to pet owners
- Developed and maintained a client base through exceptional customer service and a strong commitment to pet care
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and understanding of their pet care needs
- Educated clients on proper pet care practices, offering guidance on nutrition, exercise, and behavioral enrichment to enhance their pets' overall well-being
- Garnered consistently positive reviews and testimonials from satisfied clients, showcasing a strong commitment to exceptional service and client satisfaction
- Founded and operated an independent pet-sitting business on the online Rover platform, providing personalized and reliable services to pet owners
NICU Nurse
The Hospital of Central Connecticut
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Assessed, monitored, and documented the status of neonatal patients 28 weeks and above with conditions including neonatal alcohol syndrome, feeding difficulties, low birth weight, and prematurity.
- Administered medications, performed interventions, and worked collaboratively with providers on care plans and patient goals.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Provided education to parents on special care needed during hospital stay and after discharge, taking into consideration different learning styles and methods of assessing understanding needed by each individual learner.
Staff Nurse
Glastonbury Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Took vital signs, recorded medical history administered vaccinations and medication
- Worked as a part of a team and communicated with providers to care for patients
- Functioned as a telephone triage nurse for the office, educating patients, triaging medical complaints, and communicating with families to facilitate excellent care for their children
- Submitted charges using medical codes and billing encounters on behalf of providers in the practice
Operating Room, Circulating Nurse
Hartford Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Assessed patients preoperatively, verified the presence of updated history and physical, consent, and relevant lab work
- Documented all interactions and interventions in Epic Electronic Health Record
- Prepared and administered medications with great attention to detail
- Communicated with interdisciplinary members of the surgical team
MS6, Staff Nurse
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Delivered individualized care to 3-5 patients per shift, including coordinating and implementing interdisciplinary care
- Cared for patients across a wide variety of medical/surgical specialties, with a particular focus on psychiatric care, eating disorders, gastrointestinal issues, nephrology, and orthopedics
- Communicated with physicians regarding patient status and lab results, assisted in developing subsequent care plan and interventions
- Carefully documented patient care using the Epic EHR system to ensure optimal patient outcomes and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand
Education
Master of Science - Nursing – Education
University of Hartford
Hartford, CT12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2018
Skills
- Epic EHR Proficiency
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications
- Proficient in Adobe Products
- Client Support
- Effective Communication Skills
- Training best practices
- Verbal and written communication
- Adult learning principles
- Training delivery
- Materials preparation
Certification
- Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 10/01/24
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 01/01/25
Timeline
Training Coordinator
Intercommunity Health Care
09.2024 - Current
Pet sitter
Rover Pet Sitting
08.2023 - Current
NICU Nurse
The Hospital of Central Connecticut
12.2022 - 07.2023
Staff Nurse
Glastonbury Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
03.2022 - 11.2022
Operating Room, Circulating Nurse
Hartford Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2022
MS6, Staff Nurse
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
08.2018 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Connecticut
Master of Science - Nursing – Education
University of Hartford
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