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Work History
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Avery McDowell

Summary

Energetic individual with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on others’ lives. Skilled in providing compassionate and personalized care, through safety training, implementing service skills, responding to emergent situations and customer service skills. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Dedicated to continue learning and promoting overall wellness.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospital Intern

Beacon Health Systems
Elkhart, IN
08.2024 - Current
  • Observed medical procedures in multiple departments to gain clinical experience.
  • Assisted nursing staff with daily operations such as stocking supplies and ordering equipment.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues.
  • Attended lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences, or trainings on topics pertinent to healthcare delivery.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate using automated systems or manually.

Lifeguard

Elcona Country Club
Elkhart, IN
06.2022 - Current
  • Remained calm and collected during periods of panic and emergency situations.
  • Performed emergent care using life-saving equipment, including first aid kits, rescue tubes, and backboards.
  • Enforced safety policies and rules for patrons in order to prevent emergencies.
  • Conducted opening and closing activities in order to keep the pool area clean and organized.
  • Trained new lifeguards on everyday tasks, as well as safety procedures.

Assistant Swim Coach

Concord High School
Goshen, IN
08.2024 - Current
  • Created strategies to help meet needs of mentally and physically challenged swimmers.
  • Supervised class participants and enforced safety rules and regulations to prevent injury.
  • Assessed swimming skill levels for each student and placed accordingly depending on results.
  • Monitored activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers.
  • Explained safety rules and procedures regarding activities to patrons and guests to inform and educate.

Swim Lesson Instructor

Concord High School
Goshen, IN
06.2022 - Current
  • Conducted pre-lesson evaluations of each student’s ability level prior to beginning instruction
  • Encouraged participation through fun games that reinforced proper technique in a recreational setting
  • Actively observes all swimmers in order to prevent emergencies from occurring
  • Implemented swimming equipment such as kick boards, fin, and noodles, and well as provided instructions to properly utilize them
  • Worked with each student individually to provide accurate instruction that will help them improve at their specific skill level

Assistant Swim Coach

Elcona Country Club
Elkhart, IN
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Developed and implemented swim training programs for athletes of all levels.
  • Organized practice sessions, including warm-ups, drills, and cool-downs.
  • Monitored swimmers' performance during practices and meets to ensure proper technique is used.
  • Provided feedback to swimmers on their performance in order to help them improve.
  • Collaborated with head coach to plan and implement team strategies at competitions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Concord High School
Goshen, IN
06-2025

Skills

  • Safety Training
  • Public Safety
  • Team Collaboration
  • Strong Client Relations
  • People Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Emergent Care

Affiliations

National Honor Society Member • Key Club Member • 4-Year Varsity Swim Team Member • 4-Year Varsity Golf

Team Member • Potters Marathon Cabinet Member • Plant Club Member

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
American Sign Language
Professional

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • AED Certified
  • In progress CNA Certified

References

Ashley Andresen - Beacon Health Systems - AAndresen@beaconhealthsystem.org

Tom Johnson - Concord High School- tomjohnson@concord.k12.in.us

Matt Erlacher - Elcona Country Club - merlacher@elkhart.k12.in.us

Timeline

Hospital Intern

Beacon Health Systems
08.2024 - Current

Assistant Swim Coach

Concord High School
08.2024 - Current

Assistant Swim Coach

Elcona Country Club
06.2024 - 08.2024

Lifeguard

Elcona Country Club
06.2022 - Current

Swim Lesson Instructor

Concord High School
06.2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Concord High School

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