Allison Holloway
Vandalia,OH
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with sincere and warm approach to work with patients and colleagues. Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
ADDITIONALSKILLS: Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Ohio.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Massage Therapist /Owner
Dayton Prenatal Massage LLC
03.2022 - Current
- Gave clients individualized suggestions for stretching, strengthening, postural and relaxation techniques.
- Collected detailed client information to create individualized plans to relieve pain, improve circulation, rehabilitate injuries and increase relaxation.
- Assisted with basic bookkeeping, filing and maintaining clients' records.
- Utilized cross-fiber friction techniques to facilitate strong, flexible repair in site-specific muscle and connective tissue injuries.
- Specialized in issues relating to Pregnancy and postpartum ailments and discomfort.
- Devised informational marketing ads and pamphlets to bring in additional clients.
- Increased sales by providing exceptional service and maintaining positive and energetic attitude.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized work environment.
- Maintained patient records, tracking rehabilitation goals and progress
- Analyzed client's medical histories to identify potential root causes of ailments.
- Cultivated a calm atmosphere within the massage space using soft lighting, tranquil music, or other desired elements that enhanced the therapeutic experience for clients.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Mindful Massage and Bodywork
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Gave clients individualized suggestions for stretching, strengthening, postural and relaxation techniques.
- Performed therapeutic pregnancy, deep tissue and Swedish massage on clients.
- Collected detailed client information to create individualized plans to relieve pain, improve circulation, rehabilitate injuries and increase relaxation.
- Employed trigger point therapy to relieve specified areas of pain or dysfunction.
- Addressed injuries, trauma and stress using myofascial release.
- Assisted with basic bookkeeping, filing and maintaining clients' records.
- Utilized cross-fiber friction techniques to facilitate strong, flexible repair in site-specific muscle and connective tissue injuries.
- Treated tendon and ligament scar tissue buildup using transverse friction.
- Handled cash and credit card payments daily with consistent accuracy.
- Specialized in issues relating to Pregnancy ailments and discomfort.
- Increased sales by providing exceptional service and maintaining positive and energetic attitude.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Elements Massge
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Gave clients individualized suggestions for stretching, strengthening, postural and relaxation techniques.
- Performed therapeutic pregnancy, deep tissue and Swedish massage on clients.
- Collected detailed client information to create individualized plans to relieve pain, improve circulation, rehabilitate injuries and increase relaxation.
- Employed trigger point therapy to relieve specified areas of pain or dysfunction.
- Addressed injuries, trauma and stress using myofascial release.
- Turned over my treatment rooms when finished with clients.
- provided clients with professional recommendations
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
A Day Away Massage and Spa
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Addressed injuries, trauma and stress using myofascial release.
- Performed therapeutic pregnancy, deep tissue and Swedish massage on clients.
- Employed trigger point therapy to relieve specified areas of pain or dysfunction.
- Gave clients individualized suggestions for stretching, strengthening, postural and relaxation techniques.
- cleaned up my treatment rooms and helped with laundry
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
First United Methodist Preschool
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary.
- Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion
- Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used
- Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful
- Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises
- Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance
- Prepare and blend oils and apply the blends to clients' skin.
- Prepare salt or sugar scrub and blend with essential oils to provide body scrub service
- Prepare hot stones for hot stone massage and sanitize and clean them properly when finished
- Prepare prenatal massage table for prenatal clients.
- Turn over massage tables to prepare for next session between clients but replacing sheets clean sheets and bolsters and head rests to proper position
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music,
- Ohio
Stay At Home Mom
03.2014 - 08.2017
- Storytelling, and field trips
- Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
- Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them
- Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
- Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to children
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Maintain a safe play environment.
- Dress children and change diapers.
- Observe and monitor children's play activities.
- Sanitize toys and play equipment.
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
- Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents' or guardians' attention
- Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children
- Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits
- Read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs
- Discipline children and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books
- Regulate children's rest periods.
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, dish washing, and changing of linens
- Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity
Receptionist
Select Physical Therapy
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
- Screened and verified visitors for identification credentials and purpose of visit to maintain security of personnel and office environment.
- Greeted and directed visitors to appropriate personnel and answered average of 40 calls and emails daily.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2007 - 02.2009
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education
Diploma - Medical Massage Therapy
Dayton School of Medical Massage
Dayton, OH03.2022
Certificate Diploma - Massage Therapy
SOURCE INSTITUTE MASSAGE SCHOOL
Mary Esther, FL02.2019
Associate of Arts - Business Management BusinessManagement
UNIVERSITY oF MARYLAND-UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Largo, MD11.2011
Nursing Assistant Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Mercy College
Des Moines, IA05.2006
Skills
Proficient in:
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Can type 30 words per minute
- American Heart Association CPR Certified
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Diligent professional with 5 years of experience with patient/client care.
- Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill Massage Therapist role at your company.
Certification
- Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx)2019
- Florida Licensed massage therapist - 2019 -2024
- Ohio Licensed massage therapist - 2020- current
- Pregnancy Massage Specialist Training - 2021
- Certified Nurturing the Mother pregnancy massage specialist-2022
Timeline
Licensed Massage Therapist /Owner
Dayton Prenatal Massage LLC
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Massage Therapist
Mindful Massage and Bodywork
09.2021 - 03.2022
Licensed Massage Therapist
Elements Massge
06.2020 - 09.2021
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
A Day Away Massage and Spa
05.2019 - 12.2019
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
First United Methodist Preschool
08.2017 - 05.2019
Stay At Home Mom
03.2014 - 08.2017
Receptionist
Select Physical Therapy
06.2013 - 03.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2007 - 02.2009
Diploma - Medical Massage Therapy
Dayton School of Medical Massage
Certificate Diploma - Massage Therapy
SOURCE INSTITUTE MASSAGE SCHOOL
Associate of Arts - Business Management BusinessManagement
UNIVERSITY oF MARYLAND-UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Nursing Assistant Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Mercy College
- Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx)2019
- Florida Licensed massage therapist - 2019 -2024
- Ohio Licensed massage therapist - 2020- current
- Pregnancy Massage Specialist Training - 2021
- Certified Nurturing the Mother pregnancy massage specialist-2022
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