Roshanda Thomas
Antioch,CA
Summary
Safety-oriented professional systematic about assessing and improving worker conditions through short- and long-term monitoring strategies. Highly analytical, observant and skilled at identifying and resolving diverse concerns. Excellent inspection and documentation skills. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
GE Hitachi Nuclear Center - Sonic Systems Internat
Sunol, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Reviewed contracts, permits, licenses. to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Researched current trends in environmental health and safety topics such as ergonomics, hazardous material handling.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Conducted regular safety meetings for employees to promote a safe work environment.
- Monitored hazardous materials, waste disposal, and emergency response plans to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Inspected worksites on a regular basis to identify potential safety hazards and develop corrective action plans.
- Investigated accidents or incidents related to environmental health and safety issues.
- Provided training for staff on proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Created reports detailing findings from inspections and investigations.
- Performed air monitoring tests to assess indoor air quality levels.
- Documented results of safety audits according to established guidelines.
- Conducted well, basin and storm water drain sampling and inspections
- Maintained records of hazardous materials storage areas and containers in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations.
- Conducted risk management reviews/meetings
Community Resource Center Lead
In Field Strategies (PG&E)
04.2021 - Current
- Lead, direct and supervise others
- Use an app or other reporting tool to track CRC attendance, resources, information, etc
- Communicate with management by phone, email, and mobile app
- Interact with members of the public and respond to inquiries regarding power shutoff
- Coordinate with PG&E’s media department on media inquiries
- Deploy Travel to assigned CRC location in Northern or Central California within 24-48 hours’ notice
- Help set up and prepare CRC locations, posting signage; table setup, staging printed materials and WIFI router setup; cleaning and sanitizing surfaces
- Demobilization of center upon notification of power restoral
- Developed and implemented community outreach programs to increase public awareness of the center's services.
- Provided guidance to staff members regarding policies and procedures.
- Performed administrative tasks such as maintaining databases of participant information or preparing reports for senior management team.
- Implemented safety protocols in accordance with OSHA standards.
Certified Nursing Assistant/PCA
ZSFGH
San Francisco, CA
03.2012 - 02.2023
- Adheres to close observation/suicide precaution for high-risk patients (5150) with various age groups/units: Med-Surg, ED, ICU, ACE, Pediatrics, L&D, Behavioral Health, & Psych
- Establishes and maintains a therapeutic and/or medical relationship with patients
- Observes, records and reports patient medical, social, and psychiatric behavior
- Answer signal lights, bells, or intercom to determine resident's needs
- Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, food/fluid intake and output
- Assist with suctioning, straight catheter and colostomy care
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests according to established procedures.
- Assisted with ambulation
- Recorded food and fluid intake and output information on daily flow sheets.
- Measured and recorded height and weight of patients as required.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure readings for assigned patients.
- Kept accurate records of patient care services rendered in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices while caring for multiple patients at one time.
- Responded promptly to requests from nurses or physicians regarding patient care needs.
- Attended regular team meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss current issues involving patient care plans.
- Utilized good communication skills when interacting with both medical personnel and families of the patients.
- Encouraged family involvement through education on proper homecare techniques after discharge from hospital setting.
COVID-19 Testing Specialist
ShareStaff
San Leandro, CA
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Perform and/or observe COVID-19 testing using Nasopharyngeal technique PCR and Rapid testing
- Coordinate documentation (electronic/paper) Specimen collection Process varies Covid-19 test and deliver results via electronic system
- Reviewed test results against expected outcomes and documented discrepancies for further investigation.
COVID-19 Health Screener
Allstem Connections
Union City, CA
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Conduct a brief COVID-19 symptoms questionnaire with employees and visitors
- Perform temperature checks during entry/re-entry of employees and visitors
- Ensure individuals maintain appropriate social distancing of 6 ft as recommended by the CDC during temp screening process
- Follow the CDC COVID-19 guidelines to determine if an individual is clear to enter the facility
- Communicate to the individual if they pass the screening Communicate current workflow for individuals who do not meet screening guidelines
- Enforce Universal wearing of masks and provide employees, as needed
- Disinfect screening stations at the beginning and at the end of the day Screen all individuals entering the facilities including measurement of temperature and screening survey questions
- Reported any suspicious findings or abnormalities during the screening process to a physician immediately.
Mobility Partner/Consultant
Briotix/UCSF Parnassus & Mission Bay
San Francisco, CA
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked with the nursing staff to implement, plan, develop and write manuals for the no lift policy
- Focused primarily on safety equipment and document changes to ensure that the lift equipment and processes was edited to reflect each of the steps to ensure safety of staff and patients
- Conducted new hire nursing staff training and mandatory annual refresher courses on proper handling of safety equipment to ensure the no lift policy
- Operates and utilizes specialized patient handling equipment, transfer devices and protective equipment
- Worked with the nursing/patient care services team to lower critical incidents and risk factors through problem solving and coaching
- Ensured availability and safe condition of lifting equipment
- Tracked and Inventoried lift equipment
- Recognized needs and concerns of patients, co-workers, and physicians while maintaining positive working relationships
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service
- Functioned as a member of a patient mobility team which consists of trained personnel working together to support the mobility of clinically complex patients, and/or patients requiring mobility assistance
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of safe patient handling.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Healthcare-The Tunnell Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
San Francisco, CA
05.2011 - 12.2017
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alta Bates Medical Center
Berkeley, CA
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or bed.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Real Estate Relationship Manager
Eloan
Pleasanton, CA
08.2007 - 02.2009
- Structured and maintained a data base of realtors throughout several regions within the U.S
- Served as initial point of contact for company to establish relationships with realtors to promote client referrals
- Accompanied sales agents and clients to observe sales methods utilized
- Conducted seminars and training sessions to improve sales techniques
- Approved loans within specified limits and referred loans to loan committee for approval
- Ensured loan agreements were complete and accurate according to policy
- Compiled list of prospects from leads in newspapers and trade periodicals to locate prospective purchasers of real estate
- Composed and prepared routine correspondence, letters and material for advertisement
- Maintained log of sales and commissions
- Assisted buyers with application for home/refinance loan approval
- Developed and implemented real estate marketing strategies to increase client base.
Customer Service Representative/Account Manager
AT&T Advertising Solutions
San Francisco, CA
08.2005 - 11.2006
- Talked with customers by phone and in person
- Was instrumental in the recovery of $3 million monthly from delinquent/written off accounts
- Filled out advertisement change forms, collected payments via credit card or electronic check, prepared change of address records and issued discontinuance orders, using computer
- Reviewed complaints concerning billing and service rendered, referring complaints of service failures to designated departments for investigation
- Discussed Yellow Pages online and print products and services via phone with customers to explain features and benefits.
- Developed and implemented customer service policies and procedures.
- Trained new Customer Service Representatives on company protocols, products, and services.
- Monitored team performance metrics to ensure adherence to SLAs.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints promptly and professionally.
Accounting Manager
A & R Transportation
Houston, TX
02.1997 - 03.2005
- Calculated timecards and processed payroll for 30 employees via QuickBooks Pro Processed full cycle accounts payable through check run
- Handled accounts receivable including billing, cash application, collection calls and bank deposits
- Developed and implemented effective accounting policies and procedures.
- Identified areas of improvement in the existing accounting system and recommended changes accordingly.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Maintained accurate records of payroll information including wages, deductions, bonuses.
- Ensured timely payment of invoices from vendors or suppliers according to contractual agreements.
Education
Clinical Medical Assistant -
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Kash Career College
Sacramento, CA10.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX06.2002
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Houston Community College
Houston, TX06.1997
High School Diploma -
Kashmere High School
Houston, TX06.1995
Phlebotomy Technician -
Cal Regional
Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Program Development
- Training Coordination
- Root Cause Analysis
- Workplace Hazard Mitigation
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Critical Thinking
- Accident Investigation
- Hazard Identification
- Problem-Solving
- Planning
- Public Speaking
- Self-Directed
- Self-Motivated
- Excellent Communication
- MS Office
- AHA BLS Certified
- Direct Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Care Plan Implementation
- Patient Lifting
- Collecting Specimens
- Electronic Charting
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Relations
- Transporting Patients
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Compassionate
- Chronic Disease Management
- Quick Problem Solver
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Diagnostic Testing
- Health Education
- 70 Venipuncture
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Infection Control
- HIPAA
- Blood Collection
- Data Entry
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Specimen Preparation
- Paperwork Processing
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License
- American Heart Association CPR BLS
- RCRA / Title 22
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
GE Hitachi Nuclear Center - Sonic Systems Internat
09.2022 - Current
Community Resource Center Lead
In Field Strategies (PG&E)
04.2021 - Current
COVID-19 Testing Specialist
ShareStaff
04.2021 - 09.2022
COVID-19 Health Screener
Allstem Connections
03.2020 - 05.2021
Mobility Partner/Consultant
Briotix/UCSF Parnassus & Mission Bay
08.2017 - 01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alta Bates Medical Center
05.2016 - 03.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant/PCA
ZSFGH
03.2012 - 02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Healthcare-The Tunnell Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
05.2011 - 12.2017
Real Estate Relationship Manager
Eloan
08.2007 - 02.2009
Customer Service Representative/Account Manager
AT&T Advertising Solutions
08.2005 - 11.2006
Accounting Manager
A & R Transportation
02.1997 - 03.2005
Clinical Medical Assistant -
San Francisco State University
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Kash Career College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas Southern University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
Kashmere High School
Phlebotomy Technician -
Cal Regional
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License
- American Heart Association CPR BLS
- RCRA / Title 22
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