Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Ouida Shannon

Weatherford,TX

Summary

Dynamic Activity Director and Driver Trainer with a proven track record at Weatherford Healthcare, specializing in program development and team leadership. Excelled in creating engaging environments and enhancing safety protocols. Skilled in event planning and staff training, achieving significant improvements in patient engagement and team efficiency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Activity Director

Weatherford Healthcare
08.2020 - 10.2024
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations and facility policies by maintaining accurate documentation of activity programs.
  • Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
  • Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
  • Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, fostering a supportive community environment.
  • Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
  • Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.

Activity Director

Keeneland Nursing and Rehab
04.2019 - 08.2020

Driver, Warehouse Orders

American Concrete Co
04.2017 - 01.2019
  • Maintained safe driving records by strictly following traffic rules and regulations.
  • Performed daily vehicle inspections, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly repairs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely deliveries and professional communication during pickups and dropoffs.
  • Utilized GPS navigation systems effectively for precise route guidance and seamless transport between destinations.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.

Driver Trainer

Weatherford ISD
04.2010 - 05.2017
  • Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
  • Developed tailored training programs for individual drivers, addressing specific areas of improvement.
  • Evaluated driver performance through ride-alongs, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Facilitated effective communication between drivers, dispatchers, and management, promoting a cohesive team environment.
  • Enhanced driver safety by conducting thorough training sessions on defensive driving techniques.

Education

Basic Police Officer Certificate - Law

TCC, Fort Worth, TX
11.1997

High School Diploma -

Azle High School, Azle, TX
05.1990

Skills

  • Activity organization
  • Event planning experience
  • Organizational skills
  • Program development
  • Volunteer recruitment
  • Team management
  • Employee evaluation
  • Patient evaluations
  • Small group leadership
  • Accident response
  • Event planning background
  • Safety promotion
  • Participant monitoring
  • Emergency plan implementation
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Team leadership
  • Staff training
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Professionalism

Timeline

Activity Director - Weatherford Healthcare
08.2020 - 10.2024
Activity Director - Keeneland Nursing and Rehab
04.2019 - 08.2020
Driver, Warehouse Orders - American Concrete Co
04.2017 - 01.2019
Driver Trainer - Weatherford ISD
04.2010 - 05.2017
TCC - Basic Police Officer Certificate , Law
Azle High School - High School Diploma,
Ouida Shannon