Sidonie Richards
Health Care
Riviera Beach,FL
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Darcy Hall Of Life Care
West Palm Beach, FL
07.2014 - Current
- Coordinated right-to-know programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
- Developed noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring and ventilation surveys.
- Created hazard assessment forms used to document potential hazards in the workplace environment.
- Ensured proper disposal methods were followed for any hazardous waste generated by the company.
- Participated in regular meetings with management teams to discuss current safety topics relevant to their operations.
- Provided training for employees on safe work practices, hazardous materials handling, and emergency response protocols.
- Surveyed techniques used in transportation regarding use and storage of chemical agents and toxic materials.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- Assisted in developing emergency response plans for hazardous material incidents.
- Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization to ensure that all safety requirements are met.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
CNA Supervisor
Darcy Hall Of Life Care
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2010 - 07.2014
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
- Evaluated job descriptions for accuracy of duties assigned to each position within the department.
- Monitored the quality of care provided by CNAs to ensure compliance with standards.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Collaborated with nursing leadership team to provide feedback on staffing needs and performance issues related to CNA staff.
- Identified potential areas for improvement in CNA practices and developed strategies to address them.
- Assisted in developing schedules for CNA staff ensuring adequate coverage during all shifts.
- Organized and conducted monthly staff meetings to ensure clear communication of expectations.
- Resolved conflicts between CNAs or between CNAs and other departments as needed.
- Assisted in recruiting qualified candidates for open positions within the department.
- Conducted weekly in-service trainings for CNA staff on new policies and procedures.
- Ensured that all CNA personnel were compliant with state regulations regarding certification requirements.
- Assisted Director of Nursing in developing annual budgeting goals related to staffing costs associated with CNAs.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Health Information Management Associate
Darcy Hall Of Life Care
West Palm Beach, FL
11.2006 - 08.2010
- Performed quality assurance reviews on medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assisted with the maintenance of medical records in accordance with established standards and procedures.
- Performed audits on medical records to identify opportunities for process improvement initiatives.
- Tracked changes made to patient information over time as part of an ongoing quality assurance program.
- Retrieved requested medical records from offsite storage facilities when necessary.
- Ensured that all required documents were present in each medical record before filing it away properly.
- Monitored departmental performance indicators and identified areas for improvement.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Barry University
Miami, FL06-2012
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Barry University
Miami, FL06-2011
Associate of Science -
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL06-2009
Skills
- Hazard assessment
- Chemical safety
- Emergency response
- Safety training
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
Certification
License Type:
Certified Nursing Assistant
License Number:
#138625
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Darcy Hall Of Life Care
07.2014 - Current
CNA Supervisor
Darcy Hall Of Life Care
08.2010 - 07.2014
Health Information Management Associate
Darcy Hall Of Life Care
11.2006 - 08.2010
Master of Science - Public Administration
Barry University
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Barry University
Associate of Science -
Palm Beach State College