Debra Stith

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Teacher for language literacy, math, social studies, science. Assist in delivering instruction using inclusive practices.
• Employ a variety of instructional teaching techniques, strategies, with technology to meet the needs to address students strengths.
• Followed established school procedures and policies for crisis or emergency situations.
• Collaborate with other SBS team members to create a complete educational experience.
• Managed the emotional/behavioral deficits of students.
• Serve as a CPI crisis assistant for behavioral and students with Autism in Kindergarten through grade 5.

• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
• Promoted literacy skills through targeted reading instruction and guided practice in writing techniques.
• Strengthened communication skills among students with group work assignments and class presentations.
• Supported diverse learners by modifying lesson plans and instructional strategies to meet individual needs.
• Contributed to a collaborative school culture by participating in professional development workshops and sharing best practices with fellow teachers.
• Implemented effective time management strategies within lessons to ensure comprehensive coverage of required content.
• Developed critical thinking abilities in students through problem-solving activities across various subject areas.
• Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.

• Handled confidential patient information with discretion, adhering to HIPAA regulations to protect privacy rights.
• Trained new Unit Coordinators on unit-specific protocols, contributing to overall team proficiency in delivering exceptional patient care experiences.
• Achieved appropriate patient flow by admitting, transferring and discharging patients in computer system and notifying appropriate personnel of patient status verbally and through signage.
• Managed medical emergencies calmly and effectively while activating appropriate codes according to hospital policy; ensuring prompt response from specialized personnel.
• Identified and facilitated resolution of unit operational problems independently, collaborating with manager to resolve complex problems.
• Maintained a clean and organized unit environment, adhering to infection control protocols for optimal patient safety.
• Coordinated and maintained referral sources related to admissions, discharges, and follow up services to sustain daily census requirements.
• Collected and analyzed data related to customer service, patient charges and supply utilization.
• Enhanced unit efficiency by maintaining up-to-date patient information and coordinating interdisciplinary care.
• Streamlined patient admissions by efficiently managing and organizing medical records.
• Facilitated smooth shift transitions by preparing detailed nursing reports and ensuring complete handover of responsibilities.
• Employed effective communication with patients and families, physicians and other healthcare team members related to patient condition.
• Improved patient satisfaction by addressing inquiries promptly, escalating concerns to relevant staff when necessary.
• Collaborated, communicated and engaged with family and support system to support client healing process.
• Input complete and accurate patient record and identity of physician of record on computer and patient chart to facilitate appropriate routing of patient information to correct physician.
• Identified and coordinated medical, mental health, education and substance abuse intervention and support services for clients.
• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience by providing support during periods of high census or staff shortages, ensuring continuity of care for all patients.
• Assisted in ordering and serving patient meals, transporting patients and performing indirect patient care duties at competent level and according to needs of patient population served.
• Monitored office supply inventory, analyzing usage patterns and requisitioning supplies and equipment as well as maintenance repair services.
• Promoted individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory continuing education and skills competency.
• Conducted performance reviews by observing staff on units and providing ongoing formal and informal feedback, direction and assistance.
• Coordinated non-clinical and ancillary services of assigned patient care units.
• Scheduled patient testing, delivered specimens to lab, received STAT lab results and posted in patient record for access by physicians.
• Expedited discharge processes by accurately documenting patient progress notes and communicating with appropriate personnel.
• Prioritized safe care for patients, staff and visitors.
• Coordinated seamless transportation arrangements for patients requiring off-site diagnostic testing or specialty consultations.
• Led and directed staff to encourage internal and external customer service through positive interactions within facility and community.
• Optimized resource allocation by tracking inventory levels, ordering supplies, and managing equipment maintenance schedules.
• Received physicians and visitors on unit, identifying, acknowledging and responding to patient, physician and staff needs to meet operational and care needs of parties.
• Reduced errors in medication administration through meticulous verification of physician orders and close monitoring of potential interactions or allergies.
• Developed strong working relationships with ancillary departments, facilitating timely completion of diagnostic tests and treatments for patients.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to identify opportunities for enhancing patient care processes and outcomes.
• Supervised unit and staff by overseeing clinical services, serving meals, observing medication administration, and scheduling outings.
• Ensured staff adherence to hospital policies through timely dissemination of regulatory updates and guidelines.
• Supported nursing staff in providing high-quality care by assisting with vital sign monitoring, wound dressing changes, and other essential tasks as needed.
• Assisted patients in navigating the healthcare system by providing resources on insurance coverage, financial assistance programs, and support services available within the community.
• Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
• Entered work orders into computer system for appropriate departments regarding maintenance issues and biomed needs.
• Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
• Responded to patient call lights to expedite appropriate follow-through.
• Provided concierge service to assist patients and families and direct them to available resources.
• Helped troubleshoot equipment failures such as call system, portable phones, WOWs and other unit devices.
• Conducted in-person greeting, welcome and orientation for newly admitted and transferred patients.
• Transcribed physician orders accurately and alerted nurses to new orders, single orders and stat medications.
• Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
• Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
• Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
• Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
• Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.

Coordinated instruction for Language Arts and Social Studies

Facilitator for K6-8 grade reading and writing

Served as a reading tutor and assistant coach for middle school girls basketball

Commended for 80% growth in reading and 95 % in writing

Maintained administrative duties

and served on a team Facilitator's Reading workshop

Collaborated with teachers, parents, and students to increase motivation and academic success

Employed instructional technology and strategies to increase learning

Performed assessments to improve teaching and learning

Maintained classroom management to decrease behavioral problems for better teaching and learning

Coordinated instruction for business communication, math computation and text editing courses

Performed evaluations and formal and informal assessments for students

Maintained administrative records

Employed different instructional strategies and technology to enhance the teaching and learning process.