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Sharon Gonzalez Rode

Jewett City,CT

Summary

My leadership in diverse roles showcases my adaptability and commitment to excellence, achieving a high success rate in training and emergency care. Proactive and versatile professional with a strong capability in adhering to safety protocols, ensuring quality control, and providing exceptional customer service with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Member of Team Empowerment Day (T.E.D) committee

10.2024 - Current
  • Collaborate alongside management to plan and execute a semi-annual development day according to national requirements with the goal of team empowerment on the forefront
  • Additionally, we brainstormed and thought creatively to identify opportunities and resources to remain within set budget parameters while maintaining the integrity of the purpose behind the day

Executive Vice President of AFSCME Local 3145

05.2024 - Current
  • Manage overall goals of the Union Executive Board and delegate tasks to other members, with appropriate level of follow-up to meet deadlines
  • Interpret and apply contract language to maintain competitiveness of business and maintain working conditions of staff
  • Handle administrative duties, including scheduling large meetings and negotiations of workplace changes
  • Lead meetings and keep conversations on task and productive
  • Involved in legislative activities, including drafting new legislation, and providing testimony to the CT General Assembly

Member of National and Local Safety Teams

05.2024 - Current
  • Served as representative during National Bargaining
  • Served as a representative of Local 3145 at other Union’s events and actions
  • Lead local action and created photo opportunities to be used on the national stage

Collection Technician/Team Lead (Charge)/OJI

American Red Cross
Farmington, Ct
01.2017 - Current
  • Collected whole blood donations to be used for blood transfusions as well as specialized collections for therapeutic purposes, sampling, or directed blood donations in adherence with FDA and AABB regulations
  • Extensive driving of fleet vehicles including vans, trucks with DOT certification across state to ensure that blood collection operations could open on time, with precedence on the importance of safety in doing so
  • Handled biomedical equipment and waste in accordance with Federal, State, and Department of Transportation regulations
  • Supervised blood collection operations and ensured compliance to regulatory statutes while maintaining a positive relationship with blood drive sponsors, blood donors, and all other patrons
  • Provided on the job training for new staff on various duties within guidelines of Federal and State regulations in accordance with American Association of Blood Bank Guidelines
  • Performed daily quality control checks to ensure safety of operations
  • Performed donor health history screening procedures

Executive Board Member of Mobile Collections of AFSCME Local 3145

01.2017 - 01.2023
  • Handled day to day issues within the department, served as a point of contact for staff in contract issues, and acted as a liaison between staff and management

General Manager

Anytime Fitness
Lisbon, Ct
09.2016 - 01.2017
  • Marketed and promoted the gym center to increase the number of members and usage
  • Managed recruitment, training, and monitoring of staff
  • Promoted and recommended fitness training or coaching in sports activities
  • Handled and responded to complaints and incidents within the area of responsibility

Registered Nurse in Emergency Department

Jasper Christus Memorial; Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
Jasper, Tx
12.2013 - 08.2015
  • Practice effective time management and communication collaboratively with members of the health care team to enhance best possible outcome for patients
  • Care for patients under direct supervision of Emergency Room Physicians in accordance with Nurse Practice Act
  • Provide basic nursing care for patients in emergency care settings
  • Upon successful site certification, responsible to perform EKGs, application of splints, Accu-checks, and obtaining blood specimens by veni-puncture
  • Care for patients experiencing complex clinical conditions including but not limited to diabetic ketoacidosis, acute myocardial infarction, and non-hemorrhagic and hemorrhagic stroke

General Manager/Shift supervisor

Rao’s Bakery and Coffee Café
Beaumont, Tx
08.2006 - 12.2011
  • Responsible for balancing registers at beginning and end of shifts, including investigating discrepancies and balancing accounts
  • Responsible for ensuring the product was on display and met quality standards as set by the store owner
  • Responsible for ensuring excellent customer service was delivered consistently by all store staff, followed up on customer complaints, per protocol of store policy
  • Developed store schedules to include up to 15 employees on a weekly basis, maintained store inventory and ordered supplies from Sysco on a weekly basis

Peer Facilitator

Lamar University Dishman Department of Nursing
  • Provide clarification and in-depth explanations of content provided in order for fellow students to be successful in completing nursing courses
  • Additional quizzes and study material created and provided for students with a high success rate obtained

Crisis Hotline Operator

Rape and Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas
  • Provided callers with information and resources to best fit their stated needs
  • Communicated with callers in crisis situations using specially trained tactics to deescalate the situation and ensure the safety of the caller

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas
12.2013

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Adaptability
  • Creative problem solving
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Task prioritization
  • Risk management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Information gathering
  • Crisis communication
  • Situational awareness
  • Basic life support BLS
  • Interpersonal skills

Leadershipserviceinvolvement

  • Executive Vice President, AFSCME Local 3145, 05/01/24, Present, Manage overall goals of the Union Executive Board., Interpret and apply contract language., Handle administrative duties and lead meetings.
  • Executive Board Member, Mobile Collections of AFSCME Local 3145, 01/01/17, 12/31/23, Handled day-to-day issues and served as a point of contact.
  • Member, National and Local Safety Teams, 05/01/24, Present, Served as a representative during National Bargaining.
  • Member, Team Empowerment Day (T.E.D) committee, 10/01/24, Present, Collaborated to plan and execute development days.
  • Peer Facilitator, Lamar University Dishman Department of Nursing, Provided clarification and in-depth explanations of nursing content.
  • Crisis Hotline Operator, Rape and Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas, Provided information and resources to callers in crisis.

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Member of Team Empowerment Day (T.E.D) committee

10.2024 - Current

Executive Vice President of AFSCME Local 3145

05.2024 - Current

Member of National and Local Safety Teams

05.2024 - Current

Collection Technician/Team Lead (Charge)/OJI

American Red Cross
01.2017 - Current

Executive Board Member of Mobile Collections of AFSCME Local 3145

01.2017 - 01.2023

General Manager

Anytime Fitness
09.2016 - 01.2017

Registered Nurse in Emergency Department

Jasper Christus Memorial; Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
12.2013 - 08.2015

General Manager/Shift supervisor

Rao’s Bakery and Coffee Café
08.2006 - 12.2011

Peer Facilitator

Lamar University Dishman Department of Nursing

Crisis Hotline Operator

Rape and Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lamar University

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