Isabella K. Templeton
Summary
Hi! My name is Isabella Templeton and I am a 21 year old online undergraduate student at Appalachian State University. I have a love and passion for children and lots of experience with them. For the past five years, I have been certified in basic life support, CPR, and first aid as a lifeguard and swim instructor at my local country club and YMCA. I was a dance instructor during high school, teaching ages 3-11, and I have also babysat since I was 16. On top of that I have lots of experience being a big sister to 4 younger siblings the youngest being 2 years old! I have been surround and involved with children my whole life and genuinely love to care for and nurture them. I am very hardworking and reliable and will be local for an indefinite amount of time so I feel as if this role in your child's life would be perfect for me.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Observation Specialist
Watauga Medical Center
Boone
09.2024 - Current
- Recorded patient information in daily logs detailing changes in behavior or condition.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by demonstrating respect for their rights and privacy at all times.
- Attended training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
- Performed basic, non-invasive medical assistant duties.
- Ensured client confidentiality at all times while adhering strictly to HIPAA guidelines.
- Offered information, support and comfort to patient families.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to determine needs and support daily objectives.
- Attended continuing education classes related to observation sitter duties or new developments in the field of healthcare.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations following proper protocols set forth by facility policies.
- Observed children and adults for signs of distress or risk of harm, and reported any concerning behavior to supervisor.
- Maintained a safe environment by removing hazards from patient areas and reporting safety concerns to supervisor.
- Collected and compiled data to document performance or assess program quality.
- Provided companionship, emotional support, and recreational activities to patients.
- Assisted with ambulation using appropriate equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers when needed.
- Greeted, guided and offered assistance to patients and visitors.
- Assisted with basic needs such as eating, dressing, bathing, and toileting.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Supported nursing staff in day-to-day operations.
Lifeguard
Statesville Country Club
Statesville
05.2020 - Current
- Delivered basic life support in emergency situations and administered CPR to stabilize individuals prior to ambulance arrival.
- Maintained constant surveillance of pool or body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations.
- Consulted medical protocol to administer CPR, bandage wounds and clean injuries.
- Collaborated closely with team to identify issues and quickest methods for remediation.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any issues that arose during shifts.
- Addressed reckless behavior by speaking firmly and restricting access to recreational areas when necessary.
- Cleaned, brushed and vacuumed pool to keep clean.
- Led comprehensive safety training for new employees using company procedures.
- Led swimmer instructional lessons with varying aged participants to share optimal swim techniques and promote strength building.
- Patrolled to identify anyone needing assistance and offered immediate care.
- Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.
- Filled out incident and accident reports and submitted to supervisor.
- Contacted medical authorities immediately in events of serious injury.
- Checked chemical level of pool before lesson commencement and notified maintenance department of issues.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed to exit water immediately during local severe weather situations.
- Maintained accurate records of incident reports, pool chemicals, and patron counts.
- Adhered strictly to emergency action plans.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
Dance Teacher's Assistant
Statesville Dance
Statesville
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Conducted drills with students to help them master new steps quickly and efficiently.
- Instructed groups of individual and coupled dancers in different dance styles.
- Provided opportunities for each student to reach fullest potential through artistic, creative expression.
- Developed strong working relationships with students and parents to accomplish school and departmental vision and goals.
- Implemented injury prevention and conditioning programs to promote student health and safety during training and performances.
- Observed student performances to provide constructive feedback on their technique and form.
- Engaged with parents and guardians through regular communication, discussing student progress and addressing concerns.
- Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
- Prompted student motivation, participation and listening skills through positive reinforcement and weekly recognition.
- Encouraged students to take risks and push themselves outside of their comfort zone.
- Choreographed performance pieces for recitals, competitions, and community events, showcasing students' skills and progress.
- Organized and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to teach various dance styles including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05-2027
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Emergency response
- Time management abilities
- Client communication
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- First Aid Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- CPR
- BLS
- First Aid
- Fear Free
Timeline
Patient Observation Specialist
Watauga Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Dance Teacher's Assistant
Statesville Dance
08.2022 - 05.2024
Lifeguard
Statesville Country Club
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
Appalachian State University