Christy VanMatre
Mount Carmel,IL
Summary
Patient Parent Educator bringing an in-depth understanding of parenting techniques and child development. Offering 5 years of proven success, including delivering individual and group instruction to provide a foundation for parental growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Educator
Wabash District 348
Mount Carmel, IL
08.2018 - Current
- Developed family lesson plans and activities to encourage positive interactions and strengthen bonds.
- Worked one on one with families to address issues head-on and develop proactive solutions.
- Encouraged parents and children to engage in group classes, community meetings and public events to build strong peer support system.
- Visited families in home environment to evaluate needs and offer suggestions for improved daily lifestyle choices.
- Educated parents on child development and provided varied parenting methods to encourage growth.
- Provided information and research regarding local community resources such as support groups and meetings for families.
- Helped clients to better understand parental role, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
- Supported individuals by facilitating weekly group sessions.
- Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles.
- Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.
Mt Carmel Elementary/Grade School Nurse
Mt Carmel District 348
Mount Carmel, IL
08.2007 - 08.2018
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
- Communicated with students about feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Reported pertinent information to authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect or abuse.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Greeted and logged in students arriving at office.
- Counseled and educated students in small groups or as individuals concerning medical issues.
- Inventoried and ordered medical or office supplies or equipment.
- Applied sound decision-making process to school nursing practice.
- Conducted formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and developed accurate medical summaries on students.
- Changed dressings on wounds.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Education
Lpn - Nursing
Wvc
Mount Carmel, IL05.2004
Medical Technician/ Supply Specialist
USAF
11.1997
General Studies
Mt Carmel High School
Mount Carmel, IL05.1992
Skills
- Family Needs Analysis
- Parenting Support
- Child Development Knowledge
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- File Management
- Culturally-Sensitive
- Dedicated Support
- Client Advocacy
- Evaluation and Assessment
- Case Management
- Community Referrals
- Home Visits
- Client Needs Assessment
- Community Resources
- Service Planning
- Family Support
- Client Documentation
Timeline
Parent Educator
Wabash District 348
08.2018 - Current
Mt Carmel Elementary/Grade School Nurse
Mt Carmel District 348
08.2007 - 08.2018
Lpn - Nursing
Wvc
Medical Technician/ Supply Specialist
USAF
General Studies
Mt Carmel High School