GINA TOMLINSON
Dixon,CA
Summary
Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Solano County Office Of Education
Fairfield, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Devised special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based upon understanding of individual students and needs
- Worked one-on-one with students to reinforce learning of materials
- Assisted students with general homework and class assignments
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Implemented behavior management plans to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Personal Service Coordinator/Case Manager Coordinator
Turning Point
Fairfield, CA
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs
- Organized individual referrals to obtain community service, including advocating for needs and resolving roadblocks
- Referred clients to shelters, legal resources and educational programs
- Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency
- Managed incoming and outbound calls
- Enter and update client information into EHR system
- Provided emotional support to clients in times of crisis or distress while maintaining professional boundaries at all times
- Assisted in developing effective behavior modification plans tailored to each individual's needs
- Assisted with the development of individual care plans to meet the needs of each client's unique situation
- Monitored client health status and reported any changes or concerns to appropriate personnel
- Conducted home visits on a regular basis to assess living conditions and provide guidance when necessary
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided, including daily logs, progress notes, incident reports
Paraprofessional Educator
Solano County Office Of Education
Fairfield, CA
02.2012 - 05.2018
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
- Oversaw groups of up to 5 students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
- Provided diverse assistance to teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination
- Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately
- Demonstrated patience, compassion, and empathy in various situations
- Worked one-on-one with students to reinforce learning of materials
- Devised special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based upon understanding of individual students and needs
- Implemented behavioral plans designed by IEP team
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing lesson plans to meet the educational needs of all students
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Convalescent Hospital
Vacaville, CA
07.2008 - 10.2010
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchair's and preparing assistive devices
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by assisting patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep LVN's informed of changes
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs
- Respected confidentiality of patient information at all times according to HIPAA regulations
- Monitored vital signs of assigned patients according to established standards
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes were achieved
Office Administrative Assistant
Pacific Cycle
Vacaville, CA
10.2000 - 03.2002
- Prepared documents such as correspondence, presentations, spreadsheets, reports and other materials using Microsoft Office applications.
- Scheduled appointments for management team members.
- Directed clients and guests to correct departments, rooms, and staff members.
- Provided administrative support to multiple departments within the organization.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Greeted visitors and answered incoming calls, providing information to callers or redirecting them to the appropriate personnel.
- Composed, edited and typed complex memos and reports with job-related software.
- Oversaw staff correspondence, record tracking and data communications, resulting in improved automation of office operations.
- Managed office duties, ordered materials, organized workspaces, answered emails, and made phone calls.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries via email or phone.
- Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email, mail, and package deliveries, ensuring timely distribution.
- Answered phones to direct callers, schedule appointments, and provide general office information.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
- Assisted with scheduling meetings and appointments for the office staff.
- Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention.
Education
Associate Of Science - Health Studies
Carrington College
01.2020
Certificate - Medical Administration
Carrington College
05.2019
High School Diploma -
Suisun Adult School
06.1999
Skills
- Faxing paperwork
- Multi-line phone systems
- Recording patient demographics
- Patient care and confidentiality
- Data entry
- Managing office operations
- Team-oriented
- Typing 40 wpm
- Crisis Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Behavior Improvements
- Patient Profiles
- Call Transfers
- Patient Scheduling
- 10-Key Proficiency
- EMR Systems
- Patient Assessments
- Crisis Intervention
- MS Office
- Schedule Management
- Microsoft Office
- Strong Problem Solver
- Direct Patient Care
- Home Visits and Inspections
- Data Entry and Analysis
- Annual Case Reviews
- Multitasking and Organization
- Case Management
- HIPAA
- Medical Records
- Classroom Management
- Records Management
- Hospital Experience
- Clerical Experience
- Teaching assistance
- Behavior management
Certification
* Adult and Pediatrics First Aid/CPR/AED
* Paraeducator
* Food Handling
* CPI/NCI
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Solano County Office Of Education
01.2022 - Current
Personal Service Coordinator/Case Manager Coordinator
Turning Point
10.2018 - 07.2021
Paraprofessional Educator
Solano County Office Of Education
02.2012 - 05.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Convalescent Hospital
07.2008 - 10.2010
Office Administrative Assistant
Pacific Cycle
10.2000 - 03.2002
Associate Of Science - Health Studies
Carrington College
Certificate - Medical Administration
Carrington College
High School Diploma -
Suisun Adult School
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