Abigail Medina
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Crossing Guard
Dysart Unified School District
Surprise, AZ
09.2017 - Current
- Instructed students on proper road safety techniques such as looking both ways before crossing a street or intersection.
- Directed traffic away from areas where students were crossing.
- Maintained communication with school officials regarding any changes in traffic patterns or other potential hazards near school crossings.
- Ensured that all vehicles stopped at designated stops while children crossed the street.
- Attended meetings with relevant stakeholders to discuss strategies on how best to improve safety measures at school crossings.
General Caregiver
Instant Care
Phoenix, AZ
01.2016 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
General Caregiver
Ability 360
Glendale, AZ
05.2016 - 09.2022
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Teacher's Assistant
Bay Ridge Child Care Center
Brooklyn, NY
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Enforced rules regarding student conduct while promoting respect for diversity among classmates.
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop instructional plans that meet individual student needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
- Created visual aids such as bulletin boards or displays to enhance the learning environment.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
- Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
Data Entry Clerk
Agency Of Children Services
New York, NY
10.2005 - 07.2006
- Checked source documents against entered data to ensure accuracy.
- Followed up on pending tasks until completion.
- Collected and organized information for entry, prioritizing entries to increase efficiency.
- Responded to daily inquiries and requests within mandated timeframe to meet deadlines.
- Stored hard copies of data in organized files to optimize retrieval.
- Transferred written information into databases to maintain consistent, accurate client records and project details.
Assistant Bookkeeper
Breevort Child Care Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2003 - 07.2005
- Analyzed expenses on a regular basis to identify areas of cost savings or efficiency gains.
- Performed daily bank reconciliations and journal entries.
- Researched and resolved discrepancies between supplier invoices and purchase orders.
- Updated existing vendor profiles with changes in contact information or payment terms as needed.
- Managed month-end closing process, including posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and generating reports for management review.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient funds are available for payment obligations.
- Maintained clerical correspondence via email and phone.
- Performed clerical duties such as replying to emails and answering phone inquiries.
- Billed accurately and timely for primary and secondary insurance services rendered and assisted with accounts receivable collections for state and federal contracts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ottawa University
Surprise, AZ05-2027
High School Diploma -
Franklin K Lane High School
New York, NY06-2000
Some College (No Degree) - Teacher Assistant
Toro College
Queens, NYSkills
- Reporting procedures
- Effective customer communication
- Children's first aid trained
- Safe road crossing procedures
- Care Plan Adherence
- Dementia Care
- Disability Support
- Care Plan Management
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Colostomy Care
- Accu-chek (blood sugar)
- Feeding Tube Care
- Invoice Processing
- Payroll Processing
- Budget Preparation
- Expense Tracking
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Document processing
- Collecting information
- Document Preparation
- Customer Service-Oriented
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Certification
CNA License
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
Early Childhood Mental Health and Developmental Delays Training
Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Certification Of Background Screening
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Crossing Guard
Dysart Unified School District
09.2017 - Current
General Caregiver
Ability 360
05.2016 - 09.2022
General Caregiver
Instant Care
01.2016 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Bay Ridge Child Care Center
08.2010 - 08.2014
Data Entry Clerk
Agency Of Children Services
10.2005 - 07.2006
Assistant Bookkeeper
Breevort Child Care Center
01.2003 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ottawa University
High School Diploma -
Franklin K Lane High School
Some College (No Degree) - Teacher Assistant
Toro College