Tricia Gerber
Mulvane,KS
Summary
Compassionate and resourceful professional with a diverse background in nursing, administrative support, and business ownership, bringing hands-on experience in healthcare, organizational management, and cross-cultural communication. Adept at providing compassionate care, coordinating logistics, and leading with integrity in fast-paced and resource-limited environments. Proven ability to adapt quickly, solve problems creatively, and build strong relationships across diverse communities. Passionate about serving others and leveraging practical skills to support mission work in international settings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Entrepreneur
Travelin' Tom's Coffee of S Central Wichita
11.2023 - Current
- Implemented franchise business plan, mission statement, and vision to increase initial success
- Launched new product lines successfully through franchise research to excite customer experience
- Implemented innovative strategies to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of new employees
- Trained and guided employees to maintain high productivity and performance
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong communication skills to increase repeat business
- Manage event coordination, staff schedules, payroll, inventory and all aspects of running our business
Entrepreneur
Kona Ice of Central Wichita
08.2019 - Current
- Implemented franchise business plan, mission statement, and vision to increase initial success
- Launched new product lines successfully through franchise research to excite customer experience
- Implemented innovative strategies to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of new employees
- Trained and guided employees to maintain high productivity and performance
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong communication skills to increase repeat business
- Manage event coordination, staff schedules, payroll, inventory and all aspects of running our business
Administrative Assistant
Mulvane Grade School
08.2010 - 08.2019
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Supported school administration in whatever ways needed so they could manage all of their commitments
- Managed new student records, created student schedules, assessed schools fees, and was acting financial secretary
- Managed school lunch program, worked closely with the food service department and reconciled monthly school books
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Via Christi St. Francis Hospital
08.1996 - 08.2000
- Educated social workers and child welfare personnel on complex health issues, providing valuable insight into pediatric patients' conditions.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Provided a complete range of RN services and nursing expertise to pediatric patients aged newborn through 18 years old in a hospital setting
- Created and maintained patient medical records, accurately obtained and documented patient history, assessed individual conditions and needs, and practiced nurse/patient confidentiality
- Communicated daily with physicians and other medical professionals to provide holistic care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pediatric Nursing
Augustana College
Sioux Falls, SD05-1994
Skills
- Customer relations
- Culture building
- Interpersonal communication
- Time Management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Willingness to learn
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN), State of Kansas - Inactive Status
Completed one year in the Nurse Practitioner Master's Program at Wichita State University, 1999
Career Step Medical Transcription Training Program Graduate, 2008
Timeline
Entrepreneur
Travelin' Tom's Coffee of S Central Wichita
11.2023 - Current
Entrepreneur
Kona Ice of Central Wichita
08.2019 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Mulvane Grade School
08.2010 - 08.2019
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Via Christi St. Francis Hospital
08.1996 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Science - Pediatric Nursing
Augustana College
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