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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Oceanna Fair

Oceanna Fair

Syracuse,NY

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co-Chair

Families for Lead Freedom Now Inc.
Syracuse, NY
06.2019 - Current

I am one of the original founders of this organization and have volunteered since its start in 2019. In my volunteer position as co-chair I have had the following responsibilities.

  • Attended legislative hearings to advocate on behalf of organization's goals.
  • Maintained accurate records of activities including contacts, donations.
  • Generated reports on campaign progress using a variety of software tools.
  • Collaborated with other organizations to expand reach within the community.
  • Frequented political events, hearings and other meetings to remain abreast of developments related to childhood lead poisnioning prevention.
  • Organized meetings with community leaders to discuss policy initiatives.
  • Developed and executed grassroots campaigns to increase awareness of social justice issues.
  • Participated in coalition building initiatives with like-minded groups.
  • Analyzed data from surveys or polls to inform strategic decisions.
  • Conducted research on potential donors and sponsors for events or projects.
  • Created content for newsletters, emails, websites, and other promotional materials.
  • Assisted in the preparation of grant proposals for funding opportunities.
  • Identified new opportunities for community engagement programs.
  • Researched current legislation affecting the organization's objectives.
  • Developed relationships with local media outlets to promote organization's mission.
  • Represented the organization at conferences or public speaking engagements.
  • Provided direct service and support by handling referrals for advocacy issues or resolving complaints.
  • Established and maintained relationships to meet community needs and avoid service duplication.

LPN

Community General Hospital
Syracuse, NY
06.2002 - 06.2024
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
  • Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
  • Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
  • Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

LPN

Nurse Finders Agency
Syracuse NY, NY
06.2004 - 06.2010
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
  • Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
  • Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
  • Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Hotel Syracuse
Syracuse, NY
01.1998 - 09.2003
  • Processed invoices, payments and credits for customers.
  • Followed up on all open items until resolved.
  • Investigated discrepancies between customer payment records and internal records.
  • Resolved billing disputes with customers in a timely manner.
  • Analyzed customer accounts on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement or risk exposure.
  • Prepared monthly statements for customers and sent out reminder notices.
  • Generated reports detailing outstanding customer balances and aging information.
  • Updated customer files regularly with current contact information and notes about conversations or interactions with clients.
  • Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to ensure accuracy of balances.
  • Assisted with month-end closing activities such as preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Maintained Accounts Receivable records in accounting software.
  • Maintained all cash banks and cash on had for hotel and various departs ie. front desk, food and beverage.

Assistant Head Teller

M&T Bank
Syracuse, NY
10.1996 - 01.1998
  • Balanced bank's vault of daily cash for withdrawals and deposits.
  • Handled cash transactions, balanced cash drawers, performed loan payments and issued cashier's checks.
  • Performed basic administrative tasks regarding banking products by handling phone calls, inquiries and emails.
  • Performed currency transaction reports for foreign currency.
  • Greeted and assisted customers with professional, knowledgeable support for diverse banking needs.
  • Completed monthly audits and managed overdraft reports.
  • Handled daily team scheduling and properly staffed shifts.

Education

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Nursing

Central Tech (Institute Of Technology )
Syracuse, NY
06-2002

Skills

  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Mentoring Abilities
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Budget Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Balanced Work Ethic
  • Organizational Skills
  • Goal Setting
  • Attention to Detail

Affiliations

  • Syracuse Land Bank Board of Directors
  • Westvale-Geddes Pop Warner Board of Directors
  • Families for Lead Freedom Now Co-Chair

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of Syracuse University MLK Unsung Hero Award

Certification

  • Retired LPN
  • Completed Gifford Foundations Nourishing Tomorrow's Leaders Today training.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Co-Chair

Families for Lead Freedom Now Inc.
06.2019 - Current

LPN

Nurse Finders Agency
06.2004 - 06.2010

LPN

Community General Hospital
06.2002 - 06.2024

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Hotel Syracuse
01.1998 - 09.2003

Assistant Head Teller

M&T Bank
10.1996 - 01.1998

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Nursing

Central Tech (Institute Of Technology )
Oceanna Fair