Cylee Coney
Belleville,IL
Summary
Dedicated nurse and psychology professional with a background in healthcare and the developmental disabilities/mental health field with passion to help others. Looking to share my educational and experiential knowledge with students in order to help them thrive in their careers and obtain a better understanding of how to work with and care for the physical, social, and psychological needs of others.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
Southwestern Illinois College
01.2025 - Current
- Promotes a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracks student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosts student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiates new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
RN TRAINER
William BeDell Achievement and Resource Center
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinates learning curriculum for ADSP classes.
- Teaches a basic medication administration class and a diabetes education course for ADSP certification classes.
- Manages medical care of individuals in Developmental Disability group homes.
- Completes annual and quarterly assessments including HRSTs, SAMAs, and Nursing Assessments.
STUDENT NURSE TECH II/RN STAFF NURSE
Memorial Hospital Emergency Department
02.2021 - Current
- Answers call lights and assists patients with personal and medical care
- Collects laboratory samples, including blood and urine
- Inserts IVs and Foley Catheters
- Performs medication passes
- Places patients on monitors, performs CPR, and assists with other emergency care tasks for critical patients
- Calls consultants and outside hospitals to request transfers for some critical patients
TREATMENT RN/CHARGE NURSE
Delmar Gardens
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitor responses
- Perform treatment care on chronic and acute wounds
- Administer medications and treatments to patients and monitor responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
INDEPENDENT SERVICE COORDINATOR
Prairieland Service Coordination, Inc
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Maintained a caseload of 75-80 individuals with intellectual disabilities and worked with the interdisciplinary team to advocate for each client
- Planned, scheduled, and hosted annual meetings and 6-Month Monitoring Visits to stay in compliance with state requirements and typed up Personal Plans for staff members to follow in order to provide quality, person-centered care to each individual
- Intervened in crisis situations including soliciting SST behavioral assistance and providing emergency residential placement for homeless individuals with disabilities
PROGRAM MANAGER/QIDP/DSPIII
Community Link, Inc
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Managed a caseload of 35 clients and 8 staff members, completed payroll for staff and clients, and responded to crisis situations/assists in the classrooms
- Raised over $13,500 combined through fundraisers planned and arranged over two years as a DSP III
- Assisted individuals with disabilities in toileting, brushing teeth, feeding, and other personal care tasks
Education
Master of Science - Educational Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL05-2023
Certificate - American Sign Language
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Missouri Baptist University
Creve Couer, MO05-2017
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Leadership Experience
- Teaching Experience
- Curriculum Development
Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- NIHSS Certification
- RN Trainer Certification
Timeline
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
Southwestern Illinois College
01.2025 - Current
RN TRAINER
William BeDell Achievement and Resource Center
06.2024 - Current
TREATMENT RN/CHARGE NURSE
Delmar Gardens
06.2023 - 04.2024
STUDENT NURSE TECH II/RN STAFF NURSE
Memorial Hospital Emergency Department
02.2021 - Current
INDEPENDENT SERVICE COORDINATOR
Prairieland Service Coordination, Inc
11.2019 - 02.2021
PROGRAM MANAGER/QIDP/DSPIII
Community Link, Inc
06.2017 - 11.2019
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- NIHSS Certification
- RN Trainer Certification
Master of Science - Educational Psychology
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Illinois College
Certificate - American Sign Language
Southwestern Illinois College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Missouri Baptist University
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