Tiffany Balestri
Somers,MT
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience across educational, administrative and healthcare sectors. Excels in collaborative teamwork and problem-solving, significantly enhancing student and patient outcomes. Proven track record in culturally-sensitive care and medical recordkeeping, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and innovation in fast-paced environments. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Dayton Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Management Assistant
U.S. Embassy Oman
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Conducted thorough research using diverse resources to assist professional staff with routine and special project tasks.
- Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation including updating over 125 U.S. Embassy Management policies and notices.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support for the American Ambassador, Charge' d'affaires/Deputy Chief of Mission for over 3 months.
- Managed embassy emergency accountability roster which was comprised of more than 320 people.
- Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences, including conference calls.
Registered Nurse-Substitute School Nurse
Carlisle Area School District
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Provided school health services in accordance with state laws, administrative regulations, and school board policies.
- Assessed and evaluated students to detect health needs and contacted parents/guardians of students regarding health concerns.
- Ensured that HIPPA compliance regulations were adhered to.
- Administered medications and assisted with management of special health care needs including, asthma, diabetes and allergies.
- Performed health screenings and assessments for elementary, middle, and high school students.
- Accurately documented all student interactions using school based electronic charting.
- Maintained health records for each student and managed safe medication administration program.
- Initiated parental contact and referral to additional school personnel when needed.
Administrative Assistant-Diplomatic Courier Escort
U.S. Embassy Bahrain
10.2014 - 07.2016
- Managed the shipment and storage of over 10,000 official government classified or sensitive packages.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and escorted visitors when needed..
- Planned, scheduled and coordinated international air and ground travel for over 350 Diplomatic courier missions throughout the middle east, Africa, and South Asia.
- Thrived in a multicultural, international environment and constantly displayed initiative , empathy and grit to resolve the most challenging logistical missions.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency and accuracy.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Utilized EMR to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services and care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Managed caseload of 5-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OHAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Everest University-Brandon, FL
Brandon, FL10.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Montana State University - Billings
Billings, MT12.1997
Skills
- Patient Advocacy and Care
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Customer Service
- Education
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Problem Solving
- Team player
Accomplishments
- Two time recipient of the Extra Miles Award at U.S. Embassy Oman
- Presidential award from the U.S. Embassy Bahrain
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Dayton Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2024
Management Assistant
U.S. Embassy Oman
04.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse-Substitute School Nurse
Carlisle Area School District
10.2016 - 06.2018
Administrative Assistant-Diplomatic Courier Escort
U.S. Embassy Bahrain
10.2014 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
04.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Everest University-Brandon, FL
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Montana State University - Billings
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