Jennifer McCreary
Colorado Springs,CO
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ute Pass Elementary School
Cascade, CO
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Provide specialized support and care to students with special needs
- Provide committed, individual support to children with special needs throughout the day
- Supervise students during recreation time and on field trips
- Support student engagement through the implementation of behavior management strategies
- Promote life skills development for special needs students through increased classroom care and support
- Manage and maintain students' adaptive equipment
- Document student progress
- Communicate student needs to the supervising teacher, other paraprofessionals, and administrators
- Manage unique requirements for special needs students in the classroom as well as off-site.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethesda Dilworth
Oakland, MO
07.2007 - 10.2009
- Coordinated and implemented care strategies for multiple patients
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
- Respond promptly to family questions and concerns regarding patient care
- Document patient care and progress throughout their stay
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with client families
- Log patient intake and medical information.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alexian Brothers Lansdowne Village
St. Louis, MO
03.2007 - 10.2009
- Coordinated and implemented care strategies for high-needs patients
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
- Collaborated with physicians and fellow nurses on the best care strategy for patients
- Collected biological specimens and packaged them for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health condition in 145-bed facility
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Park Provence
Creve Coeur, MO
07.2007 - 08.2009
- Coordinated care for multiple patients
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care, and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers
- Maintained assigned medical equipment
- Collected biological specimens and packaged them for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Documented patient intake, dietary regulations, medication, and testing needs
- Responded promptly to patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to aid within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Special Education Paraprofessional
John C. French Elementary School
Cuero, TX
07.2000 - 07.2004
- Collaborate with other paraprofessionals and teachers to develop and implement specialized education strategies for special needs pre-k students
- Support student engagement through the implementation of behavior management strategies
- Promoted life skills development for special needs students through increased classroom care and support
- Managed and maintained students' adaptive equipment
- Document student progress
- Communicate student needs to head teacher, other paraprofessionals, and administrators
- Manage unique requirements for special needs students in classroom as well as off-site.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lufkin High School
Lufkin, TXLPN Certification, Practical Nursing Program -
Applied Tech
St. Louis, MO05.2007
Skills
- Communication
- Research
- Google Drive Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Problem Solving
- Equipment Maintenance
- Medical Documentation
- Client Care
- Operations Support
- Scheduling
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ute Pass Elementary School
11.2021 - 03.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethesda Dilworth
07.2007 - 10.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse
Park Provence
07.2007 - 08.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alexian Brothers Lansdowne Village
03.2007 - 10.2009
Special Education Paraprofessional
John C. French Elementary School
07.2000 - 07.2004
High School Diploma -
Lufkin High School
LPN Certification, Practical Nursing Program -
Applied Tech