VELVENIA BUSBY
ENNIS,TX:Texas
Summary
Dynamic Activity Coordinator with a creative mindset and strong organizational skills, previously at Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehabilitation. Expert in developing engaging programs that enhance resident satisfaction and well-being. Proven ability to collaborate with teams and mentor volunteers, fostering a supportive environment that promotes independence and dignity for residents.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Coordinator
Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehabilitation
- Coordinated daily activities and events to enhance resident engagement and satisfaction.
- Developed individualized activity plans based on resident interests and needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to ensure safe participation in activities.
- Trained and mentored volunteers to assist with recreational programming.
Nursing Assistant
Family First Hospice
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, adhering to safety protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and facility procedures.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
Activity Coordinator
Pleasant Manor Nursing Home
Waxahachie, TX
01.2019 - 05.2023
Restorative Aide
Odd Fellow Rebekah Home
Ennis, TX
09.2013 - 12.2018
- Facilitated daily living activities for residents, fostering independence and dignity.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident areas to ensure comfort and safety.
- Supported nursing staff in implementing care plans for individualized resident needs.
- Monitored residents' physical and emotional well-being, reporting changes to healthcare team.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Navarro College
Corsicana, TXMedical Assistant
ATI Career Training
Dallas, TX09-2021
Activity Director
University Texas Arlington
Arlington, TX11-2018
GED -
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX12-1995
Skills
- Creative mindset
- Team management
- Recordkeeping skills
- Activity planning experience
- Resident support
- Calendar management
- Program development
- Activities documentation
- Facilities preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Professionalism
- Event coordination
- Volunteer coordination
Timeline
Activity Coordinator
Pleasant Manor Nursing Home
01.2019 - 05.2023
Restorative Aide
Odd Fellow Rebekah Home
09.2013 - 12.2018
Activity Coordinator
Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehabilitation
Nursing Assistant
Family First Hospice
No Degree - Elementary Education
Navarro College
Medical Assistant
ATI Career Training
Activity Director
University Texas Arlington
GED -
Navarro College