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KIMBERLY VICKREY

Marana,AZ

Summary

Certified caregiving professional with proven track record in delivering high-quality care. Demonstrates strong collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring adaptable support and consistent results. Skilled in patient assistance, medication management, and emotional support. Reliable, compassionate, and ready to make positive impact.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Career Technical Training Instructor/ESL Teacher

Amphi School District
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected topics across multiple subject areas for deeper understanding.
  • Maximized learning opportunities for students with diverse needs through differentiated instruction strategies.
  • Boosted test scores by providing targeted instruction and consistent feedback on student progress.
  • Evaluated student performance regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to address knowledge gaps or learning challenges.

3rd Grade Classroom Teacher

Amphi School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Communicated with parents and guardians about students' progress and provided ways in which families could support children's learning.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Administered, collected and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data gathered from variety of assessments on each student.
  • Planned and taught with grade-level team to implement best practices for success of learners within classroom.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.

Certified Caregiver

Via Elegante
08.2018 - 07.2021
  • Served nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Promoted mental stimulation through engaging conversations, games, puzzles, or other activities suited to the cognitive abilities of each patient.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
  • Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
  • Updated patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
  • Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
  • Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
  • Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
  • Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.

TUSD Cholla High School SP ED -Long Term Substitute

ESI
08.2015 - 06.2018
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment that was integral to students' needs.

Middle School 6th Grade School Teacher

Ajo Unified School District
10.2007 - 06.2008
  • Managed challenging group of 6th Graders.
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
  • Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and followed up with parents.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
  • Employed broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
  • Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions
  • Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics.
  • Utilized Math Practice and Testing Program that was individualized.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.

Elementary School Substitute Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
09.2005 - 06.2007
  • Managed classrooms of students during the absence of assigned teachers.
  • Served many schools for months at a time in one classroom and from classroom to classroom.
  • Requested to come back to sub for many south side Chicago Schools.
  • Excellent reputation and a great experience with a wide range of schools.

Education

Masters Classes - Elementary Education

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
12.2003

Bachelor of Arts - English

Governors State University
12.1999

Associate of Arts - General Education

Richard J. Daley Community College
Chicago, IL
1995

Skills

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Strong communication skills

  • Collaborative teamwork

  • Continuous improvement mindset

  • HIPAA regulations

  • Direct patient care

  • Patient interaction

  • Patient vital taking

  • Medical record documentation

  • Patient monitoring

  • Patient assessments

  • Specimen handling

  • Infection control protocols

  • Patient care coordination

  • Medication administration

  • Patient care documentation

  • Maintaining equipment

  • Maintaining inventory

  • Medical records management

  • Disease prevention

Certification

November 15, 2019


NCIA/ALFM Board of Examiners approved Assisted Living Facility Caregiver Training Program


ALCTP-0054 Academy for Caregiving Excellence

Timeline

Career Technical Training Instructor/ESL Teacher

Amphi School District
10.2022 - 05.2024

3rd Grade Classroom Teacher

Amphi School District
09.2021 - 06.2022

Certified Caregiver

Via Elegante
08.2018 - 07.2021

TUSD Cholla High School SP ED -Long Term Substitute

ESI
08.2015 - 06.2018

Middle School 6th Grade School Teacher

Ajo Unified School District
10.2007 - 06.2008

Elementary School Substitute Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
09.2005 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Arts - English

Governors State University

Associate of Arts - General Education

Richard J. Daley Community College

Masters Classes - Elementary Education

Chicago State University

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