Kali Besaw
Fort Drum,NY
Summary
Creative daycare worker with a history in medical background with several years of hands-on experience supervising children in safe, educational learning environment. Communicative and punctual individual versed in organizing fun activities, preparing nutritious meals and developing routines and schedules. Compassionate team player commended for excellent patience and strong sense of responsibility. Organized and motivated. Undertook medical terminology.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Center Teacher
Cys fort carson
Fort Carson, Colorado
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and refine curriculum that meets state and national standards.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Developed positive relationships with parents by keeping them informed of their child's progress.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Implemented developmentally appropriate practices that encouraged learning through play.
- Provided a safe, secure, and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
Direct Support Staff Member
Sunmount DDSO
Tupper Lake, New York
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Adhered to all organizational policies and procedures related to HIPAA regulations.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Assisted in developing, implementing and monitoring individual service plans.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Encouraged client participation in community activities such as shopping trips, volunteering opportunities and recreational activities.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Certified Medical Assistant
Massena hospital
Massena, NY
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Ordered medical supplies from approved vendors based on predetermined budget parameters.
- Monitored lab results for accuracy and alerted physicians immediately if any abnormalities were detected.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy living center
Tupper Lake, New York
02.2012 - 06.2017
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Education
General Studies
Tupper Lake Middle High School
Tupper Lake, New York06-2015
Cna, Medical Assistant And Phlebotomist Certifions - Nursing
Boces
Saranac06-2015
Associate of Science - Scrub Technologist
Auburn University
Auburn, ALSkills
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom organization
- Lesson implementation
- Child assessment
- Time management
- Verbal communication
- Positive and cheerful
- Empathy and patience
- Check-in coordination
- Medical office administration
- Inventory and supply management
- Reliable team player
- Completing insurance forms
- Payment collection
Timeline
Child Care Center Teacher
Cys fort carson
02.2024 - 01.2025
Direct Support Staff Member
Sunmount DDSO
01.2020 - 09.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Massena hospital
04.2019 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy living center
02.2012 - 06.2017
General Studies
Tupper Lake Middle High School
Cna, Medical Assistant And Phlebotomist Certifions - Nursing
Boces
Associate of Science - Scrub Technologist
Auburn University