Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in the event and catering industry. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
The Orchid Events And Catering
06.2010 - Current
Oversee end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and to ensure customer expectations are exceeded.
Consult with customers to assess needs and plan memorable events.
Train and motivate employees to perform daily business functions.
Oversee business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, government permits and licensing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Nurse
Parkview Heart Institute
04.2020 - 03.2021
Administered medications and monitored responses.
Performed wound care and dressing changes
Assisted physician with FAA exams, class 1, 2 and 3 medical clearance for pilots.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving.
Collaborated with physicians and other practitioners to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
Triage of patient phone calls for surgeons
Work readily with Veterans affairs and referring physicians to retrieve patient history, documentation and prior testing for a referred patient.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Nurse
Parkview Regional Medical Center
03.2000 - 03.2010
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Monitored post-operative patients, provided appropriate care and communicated with physician as needed.
Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.