Kia Howell
Registered Nurse / Homeschooling Parent
Lauderhill,FL
Summary
Dynamic leader with a strategic vision, I successfully guided the Broward Homeschool Parent Support Group in fostering a positive culture and enhancing community engagement. My expertise in project oversight and effective leadership resulted in the maintenance of impactful programs, ensuring growth and success while promoting corporate support and open communication among families.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
President, Board of Directors
Broward Homeschool Parent Support Group
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted monthly meetings to facilitate communication of needs for each subcommittee and program to the board of directors.
- Led the development of a comprehensive strategic plan, setting the direction for future growth and success.
- Created a positive organizational culture by promoting transparency, inclusivity, and open communication among all members and families.
- Managed relationships through regular communication and personalized activities to ensure continued engagement in our mission and community.
- Conducted monthly meetings for local homeschoolers to educate and inform families on local resources and provide an opportunity for students to gather and interact socially,
- Developed proposals and communicated with local ministries to secure a location to house programs such as the cooperative learning program and the theater program.
Co-Director
Broward Cooperative Education Program
07.2023 - Current
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Mentored junior staff members to support their professional development and encourage career progression.
- Led change management initiatives to help employees adapt successfully to new processes or organizational structures.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Recruited, interviewed, offered, and extended contracts to educators to provide group tutoring and instruction for middle and high school homeschooled students.
- Managed a team of 13 independent contractors.
- Facilitated communication with parents and students in regard to policies and expectations, maintained communication with families.
- Promoted positive conflict resolution.
- Utilized the Google Suite to organize materials, create spreadsheets to disseminate information to instructors, and design slides for presentations.
- Utilized Canva to create flyers and social media posts to advertise and disseminate information via the website, email, and social media.
- Organized and create a daily schedule to align with courses specific to the suggested grade level requirements.
- Coordinated "Open Houses" for prospective families.
- Maintained communication with instructors regarding deadlines, progress reports, days off, and special days.
- Communicated with staff to maintain the facility and the relationship with the program and facility management.
- Review curriculum taught by independent contractors to verify alignment with the program's goals and belief system.
Registered Nurse
Care Co Nursing Services
01.2010 - Current
- Provided initial assessment and care plan for clients new to the home health agency.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care plans that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Communicated care plan with patient, family, and daily care givers.
Secretary
Broward Homeschool Parent Support Group
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Maintained report documents, memos, minutes, and invoices.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents using the Google Suite products.
- Provided clerical support to board of directors by copying, emailing, and filing documents.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
Elementary Coordinator
Broward Homeschool Parent Support Group
08.2015 - 07.2022
- Coordinated activities for homeschooled students from 5-11 years old during the monthly homeschool group support meetings.
- Coordinated field trips for all ages twice a month from August to May to provide families with an opportunity to come together as a group to experience local historical and educational activities.
- Planned and executed the annual elementary and middle school Christmas party with the Middle School Coordinator.
- Planned, organized, and conducted the annual promotion night ceremony held at the end of the year.
- Adhered to the annual budget for all elementary programming and reported expenses to the treasurer.
- Attended and contributed to monthly board meetings.
Registered Nurse Clinician
Broward General Medical Center
06.2003 - 11.2005
- Mentored new nurses during orientation programs, sharing clinical expertise to strengthen their skills and knowledge base.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current nursing practices through continuous quality improvement initiatives, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient treatment plans, improving overall health outcomes.
- Participated in newly implemented multidisciplinary rounds to review daily goals and prioritize tasks, ensuring efficient use of resources within unit.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to maintain up-to-date knowledge on best nursing practices and advancements within the field.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to established policies, procedures, and guidelines for patient care delivery across the organization.
- Reviewed, revised, and updated policies and procedures to reflect actions supported by evidence based practice.
- Taught refresher courses for new nurses' orientation program.
- Organized and arranged in-services to educate all nursing staff on how to properly use new products to obtain the most optimal results.
- Performed as a member of the hospital wide Rapid Response Team.
- Worked closely with the Nurse Manager to evaluate the progress of new staff members and developed a plan to release them to work independently.
- Designed hands-on nursing orientation experiences once new nursing staff began working on the unit.
Registered Nurse, Trauma Medical-Surgical Unit
Broward General Medical Center
04.2002 - 06.2003
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Wound Care Nurse Specialist for the Trauma Med-Surg Unit. Documented patients with wounds, changed dressings for those patients, and documented treatment and outcomes to be kept in a hospital wide database.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Florida Medical Center
06.2000 - 04.2002
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Optimized patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios by remaining calm, focused, and utilizing critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management postdischarge.
- Ensured optimal clinical outcomes for cardiac patients through timely identification of potential complications and prompt intervention.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, holistic care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Strengthened patient trust and satisfaction by establishing open lines of communication and addressing concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2000
Skills
- Effective leadership
- Innovation fostering
- Strategic visioning
- Project oversight
- Board governance
- Team motivation
- Decision-making
- Creating and delivering presentations
- Public speaking
- Event planning
- Remote team management
Timeline
President, Board of Directors
Broward Homeschool Parent Support Group
07.2024 - Current
Co-Director
Broward Cooperative Education Program
07.2023 - Current
Secretary
Broward Homeschool Parent Support Group
07.2022 - 07.2024
Elementary Coordinator
Broward Homeschool Parent Support Group
08.2015 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Care Co Nursing Services
01.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse Clinician
Broward General Medical Center
06.2003 - 11.2005
Registered Nurse, Trauma Medical-Surgical Unit
Broward General Medical Center
04.2002 - 06.2003
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Florida Medical Center
06.2000 - 04.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Florida
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