Julie Tonge
Middletown
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Reliable School Bus Driver known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in safe driving practices, student behavior management, and emergency response preparedness. Excel in communication, patience, and adaptability to ensure safe and timely transportation of students to and from school. Possess strong ability to build rapport with students and maintain orderly environment on bus routes.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
School Bus Driver
First Student School Bus
New Haven
03.2016 - Current
- Operated school buses safely on designated routes for student transportation.
- Followed traffic laws and safety regulations during daily driving activities.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure bus safety and functionality.
- Maintained a clean and organized bus environment for passengers.
- Managed student behavior to ensure a safe travel experience for all riders.
- Reported maintenance issues promptly to guarantee vehicle reliability and safety.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.
- Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities.
- Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Maintained order and discipline on bus to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Operated motorized ramps and lifts to assist special needs students.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of passengers as needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized bus interiors to lessen germ spread.
- Inspected student's passes prior to boarding the bus.
- Enforced safety rules as students boarded and exited buses and crossed streets near bus stops.
- Drove gasoline, diesel or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students.
- Performed work assignments according to instructions received.
- Read maps and followed written or verbal driving directions.
Patient Care Assistant
Quality Staffing Services
New Haven
06.2008 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Documented patient information and changes in health status accurately.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team to ensure patient comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during care processes.
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Followed infection control protocols to promote a safe healthcare setting.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Helped maintain a clean environment in all areas assigned.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests upon request of medical staff.
- Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Performed range-of-motion exercises with immobile patients to prevent muscle atrophy.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Stone Academy
New Haven, CT 04.2005 - 06.2006
Skills
- Vehicle operation
- Road safety
- Pre-trip inspections
- Route navigation
- Student management
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Student supervision
- Bus route planning
- Effective communication skills
- Safe driving practices
- Data confidentiality
- Air brake certification
- Adaptable routes
- Special needs assistance
Affiliations
- I enjoy traveling,fishing,cooking and gardening when am not at work.
Timeline
School Bus Driver
First Student School Bus
03.2016 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Quality Staffing Services
06.2008 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Stone Academy
04.2005 - 06.2006