Jaime Berry
Moorefield,Kentucky
Summary
Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 4 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for [Type] students. Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker. Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking. Responsible Teaching Assistant offers record of success in helping students and teachers. Versed in classroom activities, small group instruction and recordkeeping. Brings top-notch organizational and multitasking abilities with excellent computer skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Support Specialist II
Cabinet For Health And Family Services
Mount Sterling, KY
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated communication between families and service providers to enhance support services.
- Developed and implemented individualized family action plans based on unique needs.
- Coordinated resources and referrals to address families' specific challenges effectively.
- Conducted assessments to identify strengths, needs, and barriers for families seeking assistance.
- Trained staff on best practices for engaging with diverse family dynamics and cultural backgrounds.
- Advocated for family needs within community organizations to ensure comprehensive support access.
- Enhanced family well-being by providing comprehensive support services and resources.
- Assisted families in navigating complex social service systems to access needed supports and benefits.
- Conducted regular home visits to assess family progress and adjust support plans as needed.
- Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.
Instructional Assistant
Robertson County School System
Mount Olivet , KY
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Arranged and organized classroom desks, chairs and supplies.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers with lesson preparation and student engagement.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs of students effectively.
Pharmacy Technician
Mason Family Drug
Maysville, KY
05.2014 - 05.2018
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Set up and modified patient profiles in [System] to include current information such as medications and insurance details.
- Coordinated with insurance representatives to process claims and calculate correct co-pay information for patients.
- Prepared bills for insurance companies and submitted required paperwork.
Nursing Assistant
Meadowview Regional Medical Center
Maysville, KY
04.2009 - 05.2014
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
- Employed mobility devices and [Type] equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Maysville Community And Technical College
Maysville, KY10.1996
High School Diploma -
Magoffin County High School
Salyersville, KY05.1995
Associate of Arts - Family Support Specialist II
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky, KY 08.2022 - 12.2022
Skills
- Electronic Grading Software
- Educational Settings
- Positive Learning Environment
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Instructional Techniques
- Tutoring and Mentoring
Individualized service planning
Professional boundaries
Self-awareness
Motivational interviewing
Multicultural sensitivity
Family dynamics
Community resources
Client advocacy
Care plan intervention
Crisis intervention
Case management
Medicaid
Family case plans
Public health
Assessments
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Excellent communication
Effective communication
Team building
Client documentation
Family support
Family services
Timeline
Family Support Specialist II
Cabinet For Health And Family Services
08.2022 - Current
Associate of Arts - Family Support Specialist II
Eastern Kentucky University
08.2022 - 12.2022
Instructional Assistant
Robertson County School System
01.2019 - 08.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Mason Family Drug
05.2014 - 05.2018
Nursing Assistant
Meadowview Regional Medical Center
04.2009 - 05.2014
Associate of Arts -
Maysville Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Magoffin County High School