Leah Lucas
Chesapeake
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional and Patient Care Assistant with a proven track record in Ironton City Schools and Cabell Huntington Hospital. Excelled in providing empathetic support and implementing effective behavior management techniques, enhancing classroom and patient care environments. Skilled in collaboration and verbal communication, significantly improving learning outcomes and patient experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ironton City Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Patient Care Assistant
Cabell Huntington Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare staff to ensure understanding and address concerns.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
- Prioritized confidentiality by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Special Education K-12 (Mild To Moderate)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTHigh School Diploma -
Chesapeake High School
Chesapeake05.2018
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Collaboration with teachers
- Progress monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Teaching and instruction
- Student advocacy
- Instructional support
- Lesson plan implementation
- Student supervision
- Nonverbal communication
- Autism and spectrum disorders
Certification
OH Paraprofessional
WV CNA
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ironton City Schools
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Cabell Huntington Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor Of Arts - Special Education K-12 (Mild To Moderate)
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Chesapeake High School
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