Virginia Cardenas

Clinical Trainer and Compliance Specialist

Community Medical Centers Stockton California

08.2008 - Current

Monitored employee progress throughout the training process by observing job performances and providing constructive feedback.
Created and offered additional materials to enhance training.
Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
Held clinical simulation projects and provided each student with individual feedback.
Adapted instructional methods based on individual learning styles within each class setting.
Kept instruction up-to-date by improving instructional materials, ordering equipment and supplies and using learning modalities such as instructional technology.
Provided ongoing support and guidance to clinical staff during their training period.
Ensured that all clinical staff were compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards of practice.
Provided guidance on best practices when dealing with difficult situations involving patients or families.
Demonstrated proper techniques for administering medications, taking vital signs, operating medical equipment, charting information in an electronic health record system, and other essential tasks related to providing patient care.
Maintained accurate records of all trainings conducted with detailed notes regarding employees' progress.
Participated in and attended meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs.
Educated and mentored students to help individuals surmount academic obstacles and personal difficulties.
Maintained strong knowledge of [Area of expertise] by participating in workshops, conferences and online education classes.
Provided students with hands-on demonstrations and managed clinical logs, medication administration, dressing changes and meal preparation.
Assessed the performance of new employees in order to determine areas for improvement and develop individualized training plans.
Worked collaboratively across departments and with various stakeholders to deliver comprehensive, effective training sessions.
Created educational materials such as manuals, handouts, multimedia visual aids, and online tutorials for use during trainings.
Suggested and offered specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
Passed out syllabi and informed students of course standards and learning objectives.
Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
Organized periodic refresher courses for clinical staff in order to maintain competency levels.
Developed and implemented training plans to ensure clinical staff had the skills needed to provide quality patient care.
Collaborated with department managers to identify current skill gaps among existing personnel and create targeted learning objectives for upcoming trainings.
Served as a resource person for clinical staff members seeking additional assistance or clarification on any aspect of their job duties.
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.