Theresa Schorz-Lyons
New Haven,KY
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Proactive worker committed to providing top-notch patient care. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
Former educator with much experience in professional and compassionate interaction. Proficient oral and written communication skills. Skilled in record keeping.
Much personal experience with long term care. Provided extensive care for mother for over a decade and still provide providing care for disabled brother.
Bringing much life experience to the job.
Overview
69
69
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Brother
New Haven, KY
01.2012 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Helped manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Transported via wheelchair
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Engaged in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with self-administered medications.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Provide wound care
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming If necessary.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
CNA
Sunrise Manor
Hodgenville, KY
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 18-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for patient rooms.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning equipment.
SRNA
Loretto Motherhouse
Nerinx, KY
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 14-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for patient rooms.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning equipment.
Home Health Care Provider
Home Instead
Campbellsville , KY
11.2018 - 07.2020
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules and transporting to and from medical appointments.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Checked vital signs and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
Homeschool Educator
Self-employeed
New Haven, KY
08.2004 - 05.2018
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet student's varying needs and interests.
- Led field trips to enriching destinations, introducing to new experiences and broadening education.
- Led and coordinated educational activities to develop physical, emotional and social growth.
- Submitted and assembled student portfolio for local school district to satisfy legal guidelines.
- Attended textbooks fairs and homeschool meetings to understand different approaches to subject matter.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate student
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet child's abilities and grade levels.
- Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
- Prepared tests and quizzes to determine student comprehension.
- Used designated student database to document student grades.
- Implemented different technologies to engage student in class instruction and diversify approaches.
- Evaluated student understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Implemented reading incentive program into daily classroom practices
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs to increase classroom participation
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created schedules and lesson plans for pre-k to senior-grade classes
- Maintained accurate and complete records
Caretaker
Mother
Louisville, KY
01.2001 - 05.2018
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks
- Ran errands, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Documented mental status, sleep and eating patterns in record books.
- Helped client manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Scheduled and accompanied mother to medical appointments.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for mother's well-being.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed
- Helped mother achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.
- Reported and recorded observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens to facilitate care plan.
- Assisted mother with daily living activities and physical therapies.
- Encouraged mother to engage in people-centered activities and participate in community.
- Bathed, dressed, groomed, toileted and fed to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained safe and sanitary home to reduce spread of germs, bacteria and other pathogens.
- Supplied incontinent care, ambulation, range of motion, communication and other wellness needs to support bodily functions and meet physical therapy goals.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Cooked meals and assisted patient with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Guided to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Transported to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Monitored overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep bedroom clean.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Provided compassionate hospice care at home until death
Owner/Operator of Farm
Self-employeed
Upton, KY
03.1999 - 08.2014
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Purchased regular supplies and special equipment, livestock or tools
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs and labor requirements.
- Analyzed soil to measure pH, minerals, and organics to judge best fertilizer
- Purchased supplies such as seed, pesticides and fertilizer.
- Used recognized breeding practices to stabilize and improve stock.
- Used disinfectant solutions, brushes and shovels to thoroughly clean stalls, and equipment.
- Assisted in birth of new calves and foals
- Groomed horses to prepare for lessons and competitions.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Taught customers basic horse riding and care techniques.
- Cared for up to 50 livestock by regularly feeding and inspecting for illness and injuries.
- Ordered more supplies and scheduled machinery maintenance.
- Inspected animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
- Treatment minor horse/cattle injuries.
- Oversaw compliance with lease agreements and general maintenance of Farm.
- Cared for up to 50 animals by feeding, watering, vaccinating and assisting with birthing.
- Monitored cattle/horse health and statuses before sales or competitions.
- Accurately fitted horses and riders for gear before lessons and trail rides.
- Herded livestock using horses ATVs.
- Fit gear for horses and specific riders.
- Scheduled farrier and vet appointments regularly.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Kept grounds clean and orderly by monitoring and repairing fences, shoveling snow and removing debris.
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
- Kept detailed service records for farm machinery.
- Prepared horses for specific competitions or tasks.
- Assisted in birthing of new calves and other livestock.
- Scheduled trail rides and lessons daily
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of corrals and horse facilities.
- Riding Instructor and Horse Trainer of facility
Teacher
Meade County Board Of Education
Brandenburg, KY
08.1996 - 06.1999
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Completed daily reports and attendance logs.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Managed classroom activities, parent conferences, and lesson plans.
- Exemplified positive behavior for children by assisting with learning. moving around to manage classroom and maintaining safety.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Scheduled several hours per week to provide academic support and tutoring to struggling students
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Maintained accurate and complete records for students.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Teacher
Franklin County Schools
Frankfort, KY
08.1989 - 06.1996
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Leader of Special Education Program in Middle school
- Transition Leader between Middle School and High School students
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Managed classroom activities, parent conferences, and lesson plans.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Exemplified positive behavior for children by assisting with learning. moving around to manage classroom and maintaining safety.
- Assumed leadership roles in classes and summer activities.
- Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Scheduled several hours per week to provide academic support and tutoring to struggling students.
- Introduced guest speakers and used materials to inspire students during class lectures.
- Integrated items into classroom to create safe and positive learning environment.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Managed caseload students with mental illness and intellectual or physical disabilities.
Education
Health Education
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Elizabethtown, KYMaster of Arts - Education Administration
Spalding University
Louisville, KYBachelor of Arts - Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY07.1989
No Degree - Chemical Engineering
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY1986
Skills
- Emotional and Social Support
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Vital Signs Collection
- Needs Determination
- Bedsore Prevention
- Feeding Assistance
- Linen Replacements
- Feeding Tube Management
- CNA Certification
- Patient Positioning
- Wound Care
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Safety Management
- Willingness to Learn
- Multitasking and Prioritization
Timeline
CNA
Sunrise Manor
05.2021 - 10.2021
SRNA
Loretto Motherhouse
07.2020 - 04.2021
Home Health Care Provider
Home Instead
11.2018 - 07.2020
Caregiver
Brother
01.2012 - Current
Homeschool Educator
Self-employeed
08.2004 - 05.2018
Caretaker
Mother
01.2001 - 05.2018
Owner/Operator of Farm
Self-employeed
03.1999 - 08.2014
Teacher
Meade County Board Of Education
08.1996 - 06.1999
Teacher
Franklin County Schools
08.1989 - 06.1996
Health Education
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Spalding University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Eastern Kentucky University
No Degree - Chemical Engineering
University of Louisville