Rebekah Brown
Newcastle
Summary
Detail-oriented Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator with expertise in recordkeeping, employee relations, and onboarding. Proven ability to enhance workplace culture while ensuring compliance with HR policies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Safety HR Coordinator
Boars Head Provisions Co
New Castle
04.2024 - Current
- Coordinated recruitment processes, ensuring timely candidate sourcing and screening.
- Managed employee onboarding, enhancing new hire experience through streamlined orientation programs.
- Administered HRIS for accurate employee data management and reporting functionalities.
- Supported development of employee engagement initiatives, improving workplace culture and morale.
- Assisted in performance management processes, providing guidance on evaluation methods and documentation.
- Collaborated with department heads to address staffing needs and resolve personnel issues effectively.
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Supported managers in addressing employee concerns, fostering positive workplace relationships.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for [Number]-employee company.
Endoscopy Technician/Patient Scheduling Coordinator
BOSC
Muncie, IN
02.2021 - 03.2024
- Operated endoscopic equipment to assist in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Maintained sterile environments by adhering to infection control protocols and guidelines.
- Prepared patients for procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding of processes.
- Monitored patient vital signs during procedures, ensuring timely responses to any changes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline workflows and enhance patient care delivery.
- Advanced skillset through participation in specialized trainings on various types of endoscopic equipment, broadening capabilities as a technician.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on endoscopic instruments, ensuring optimal functionality and safety standards.
- Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.
- Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
- Prepared patients for procedures to assist doctors, nurses and support staff.
- Reduced risk of infection through meticulous cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of endoscopes and accessories.
- Ensured timely completion of endoscopic procedures by effectively assisting physicians with scope insertions, biopsies, and polypectomies.
QMA/CNA/EMT-B
Trilogy Health Services
Newcastle, IN
06.2017 - 02.2021
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in resident conditions to nursing staff promptly.
- Administered daily personal care and assistance to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for residents.
- Trained and mentored new CNAs on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular safety checks to maintain a secure environment for residents and staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Nurse Technician
Henry Community Health
New Castle, IN
01.2009 - 03.2016
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilmington Public High School
Wilmington, IL06-1994
Associate of Science - Nursing
IU East Richmond
Richmond, IN05-2003
CNA - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL03-1995
Skills
- PPE regulations
- Lock out Tagout
- PIT training
- Microsoft Office and DocuSign
- HR policies compliance
- New employee orientations
- Orientation management
- Hearing test administration
- Safety Compliance
- Hazard Identification
- Forklift training
- Superb interpersonal skills
- Onboarding management
Timeline
Health and Safety HR Coordinator
Boars Head Provisions Co
04.2024 - Current
Endoscopy Technician/Patient Scheduling Coordinator
BOSC
02.2021 - 03.2024
QMA/CNA/EMT-B
Trilogy Health Services
06.2017 - 02.2021
Nurse Technician
Henry Community Health
01.2009 - 03.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
IU East Richmond
High School Diploma -
Wilmington Public High School
CNA - Nursing
Joliet Junior College