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Kimberly O'Neal

St Louis,MO

Summary

Selfless Activity Director with strong talents in planning and executing daily activities and encouraging resident participation. Adept at managing a monthly calendar, personalizing activities, coordinating volunteers and handling activity budgets. Outstanding people skills and react calmly to emergency situations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Activities Director

MGM Healthcare
Saint Louis, Missouri
08.2019 - Current
  • Engaged residents through events, small groups and personal attention.
  • Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
  • Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities and confidence.
  • Scheduled movies, entertainment and other special events.
  • Coordinated off-site activities and accompanied residents throughout excursions.
  • Provided respectful mobility assistance to individuals needing extra support.
  • Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
  • Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
  • Maintained master calendar and relevant records.
  • Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
  • Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
  • Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
  • Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
  • Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
  • Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
  • Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
  • Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
  • Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
  • Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
  • Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
  • Planned, implemented and evaluated activities for Lansdowne Village Staff.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Alexian Brothers Lansdowne Village
Saint Louis, Missouri
10.2015 - 08.2019
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Excel Home Health
Saint Louis, Missouri
02.2012 - 04.2018
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

University of Phoenix
Online Campus
05.2015

Associate of Arts - Healthcare

University of Phoenix
Online Campus
08.2013

Skills

  • Event Planning
  • Activity Organization
  • Clerical Support
  • Monthly Event Calendars
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Assessing Residents
  • Therapy Programs
  • Department Collaboration
  • Transporting Residents
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Resident Engagement
  • Nursing Assistance

Timeline

Activities Director

MGM Healthcare
08.2019 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Alexian Brothers Lansdowne Village
10.2015 - 08.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Excel Home Health
02.2012 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

University of Phoenix

Associate of Arts - Healthcare

University of Phoenix

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