Patricia Bishop
Visalia,CA
Summary
Highly skilled Associate Director with background in strategic planning, team leadership, and project management. Strengths lie in communication, problem-solving and negotiation skills that foster strong relationships and drive operational success. Previous work has resulted in streamlined processes, improved productivity, and enhanced employee engagement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Student Affairs
UEI College Bakersfield
Bakersfield , CA
08.2021 - 01.2025
- Advanced diversity initiatives by prioritizing inclusive hiring practices, fostering an equitable learning environment, and promoting cultural competence among staff members.
- Monitoring, managing, and focusing on student populations at risk for first-module retention, low pass rates, lab attendance, and overall campus attendance.
- Spearheading, planning, and executing the process, and following up on student progress reports.
- Supervising, monitoring, and implementing student activities for a census of over 1,000 students.
- Enhanced employee performance through targeted training programs and regular feedback sessions, resulting in higher productivity levels.
- Complying with applicable Federal and state laws, accredited standards and institutional policies and procedures.
Allied Health Division Manager
San Joaquin Valley College Visalia
Visalia, CA
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Leveraged effective leadership skills to effectively identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures, and controls.
- Coached, developed, and motivated the team to achieve individual program goals.
- Observe and monitor faculty effectiveness.
- Audit records for faculty and students.
- Monitor assessment practices at the course and program levels to assure that quality assessment data is collected.
- Collaboratively, analyze and discuss outcome data for courses in program improvements.
- Develop dedicated team dynamics through regular communication, collaboration, and goal-setting initiatives.
- Increased division efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new management strategies.
Instructor, Medical Office/Medical Assistant Instructor
San Joaquin Valley College Hanford
Hanford, CA
03.2011 - 04.2018
- Maintained accurate records to comply with federal, state and local standards.
- Collaborated with other instructors on curriculum development projects, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that cater to various learning styles.
- Assessed and analyzed student knowledge of course and program learning outcomes.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for student and classroom success.
CPCT/PCT Preceptor
DaVita
Visalia, CA
03.2005 - 06.2011
- Assessed competencies of PCT trainees, providing constructive feedback and personalized training plans.
- Served as a resource for PCTs by responding to questions about policies and procedures related to patient care.
- Reviewed patient care plans with PCTs, ensuring understanding and ability to execute tasks effectively.
- Mentored PCTs in developing professional relationships with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare personnel.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
CPCT
Kaweah Delta Hospital
Visalia, CA
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after treatment.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Care Management
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA06-2013
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CASkills
- Strategic Relationship Management
- Professional Development Coaching
- Relationship building
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Collaborative Decision Making
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- System Implementation
- Onboarding and training
- Emergency Management
- Hiring and training
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Director of Student Affairs
UEI College Bakersfield
08.2021 - 01.2025
Allied Health Division Manager
San Joaquin Valley College Visalia
04.2018 - 08.2021
Instructor, Medical Office/Medical Assistant Instructor
San Joaquin Valley College Hanford
03.2011 - 04.2018
CPCT
Kaweah Delta Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2011
CPCT/PCT Preceptor
DaVita
03.2005 - 06.2011
Associate of Science - Health Care Management
San Joaquin Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
San Joaquin Valley College
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