Michelle Ripperton
Davenport,IA
Summary
Proven leader with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency at UnityPoint Health Trinity and Villa Maria Childcare. Excelled in staff management and safety regulations compliance, boosting team performance and maintaining high standards. Skilled in professional ethics and excellent communication, adept at fostering teamwork and collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in process and staff development, demonstrating adaptability and organizational abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
UnityPoint Health Trinity
07.2023 - Current
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Daycare Director
Villa Maria Childcare Center
10.2019 - 07.2023
- Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff.
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
- Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought to parent or guardian attention.
- Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations for fire and disaster preparedness, Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines.
- Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Miss Michelle's Daycare
06.1994 - 03.2019
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, IA07.2017
Skills
- Staff Management
- Budgeting and finance
- Professional ethics
- Safety regulations compliance
- Professionalism
- Analytical Thinking
- Goal Setting
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Organizational abilities
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
UnityPoint Health Trinity
07.2023 - Current
Daycare Director
Villa Maria Childcare Center
10.2019 - 07.2023
Daycare Owner/Operator
Miss Michelle's Daycare
06.1994 - 03.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Eastern Iowa Community College District
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