Accomplished program coordinator with a strong background in establishing and managing animal-assisted therapy initiatives. Known for exceptional multitasking abilities, team leadership, and a commitment to delivering quality patient care. Ready to leverage expertise to know, care and ease the way of those I meet.
Work History
Program Support Assistant
9 Years 1 Month
Providence Health & Services | 07.2017 - Current
Developed program policies and protocols to start the new Paw-Assisted Wellness Services (PAWS) therapy animal visiting program at Providence Centralia Hospital.
Interacted and developed a positive rapport within the county's animal service industry to recruit program support and volunteers.
Coordinated veteran teams to establish a scheduled hospital presence of animal-assisted interactions with visitors, patients and caregivers at Providence Centralia Hospital.
Demonstrated readiness with my beloved partner, Oak to join the PAWS therapy dog teams.
Planned and presented training and orientation for new volunteer handler/dog therapy teams and managed them ongoing.
Actively participated in training sessions to enhance professional skills that positively impacted job performance.
Registered Nurse
3 Years 3 Months
UnitedHealthcare | 01.2014 - 04.2017
Administered patient care assessments and delivered personalized home health care to high-risk obstetric patients.
Implemented evidence-based practices to improve nursing workflows and reduce clinical errors.
Administered patient care assessments and developed individualized care plans.
Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and health promotion strategies.
Registered Nurse
5 Years 8 Months
Steck Medical Group | 05.2008 - 01.2014
Coordinated patient care for 12 medical providers.
Managed and worked the clinic procedure room doing travel/child immunizations, anticoagulation management, diabetic monitoring, injections, IVs and wound care.
Mentored junior nurses on best practices, fostering professional development within the team.
Conducted staff training sessions on new healthcare technologies and compliance regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pacific Union College | Angwin, CA | 06-1985
Skills
Task prioritization
Team leadership
Customer service
Office administration
Analytical research
Program coordination
Problem-solving aptitude
Time management
Affiliations
Current registered therapy dog team with Pet Partners organization.
Active, retired Washington state RN nursing license.