Caitlin Reynolds
Big Stone Gap,VA
Summary
Dedicated Paraprofessional and Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record of providing exceptional care and support at Wise County Public Schools and Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Expert in crisis intervention and compassionate caregiving, enhancing patient and student outcomes by implementing effective educational assistance and direct patient care strategies. Achieved significant improvements in classroom and patient engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Wise County Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
05.2016 - 03.2020
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Big Stone Gap, VA05.2016
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Documentation
- Teacher Support
- Educational assistance
- Classroom Management
- Elementary Education
- Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Responding to emergencies
- Compassionate caregiver
- Electronic Charting
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Wise County Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
05.2016 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Union High School
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