LEILA HOWARD
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Nursing student completing an Associate Degree in Nursing with hands-on experience in long-term care, medication administration, pediatric clinical support, and individualized care for students with developmental disabilities. Recognized with the OWL Award for long-term care service and currently completing a senior nursing preceptorship on a Surgical Reconstruction Unit.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Paraprofessional
Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
, Colorado
09.2025 - Current
- Provided individualized support and hands-on personal care for students with autism and developmental needs, enhancing students' comfort and daily functioning.
- Supported behavioral interventions and adapted communication approaches to meet students' individual needs, fostering positive interactions in collaboration with school staff.
- Supported classroom instruction under teacher plans in Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8.
- Monitored student behavior during instructional time, ensuring a safe learning environment. during lessons, transitions, lunch, and playground activities.
- Assisted special education students with individual learning tasks and classroom routines.
Home Health Aide
Samaritan Summit Village
Watertown, New York
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Delivered direct care for 22 long-term care residents per shift, ensuring safety and dignity while addressing daily care needs.
- Administered medications in compliance with New York State authorization and facility protocols; accurately documented resident care in PointClickCare.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily personal care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Supported mobility transfers using gait belts and safe lifting techniques.
Medical Assistant — Clinical Placement
Fresno Pediatrics
Fresno, California
11.2011 - 01.2012
- Facilitated pediatric patient visits by performing vital signs, documenting electronically, conducting capillary testing, administering vaccinations, and processing urinalysis.
- Recorded patient vitals, histories, and immunization details in clinic records.
- Acquired 180 hours of clinical training in pediatric care, enhancing practical skills and knowledge in a real-world setting.
- Prepared exam rooms with supplies, charts, and sterilized medical equipment.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Joyce University
Draper, UT12-2026
Associate of Science - Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting
San Joaquin Valley College
Fresno, CA01-2012
Skills
- Individualized support
- Behavioral support strategies
- Classroom management
- Personal care assistance
- Dressing and feeding assistance
- Hygiene support
- ADL support
- Safety transfer techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
- Recording vital signs
- Medication administration
- Infection control practices
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Dementia care
- Care for patients
- Electronic charting
- Pediatric care
- Patient care
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association | Home Health Aide (HHA) certification
HONORS & RECOGNITION
OWL Award — Outstanding Workers in Long Term Care | Samaritan Health, March 2024, Recognized for exceptional long-term care service and support of residents, families, and the care team.
SENIOR NURSING PRECEPTORSHIP
- HCA HealthONE Swedish Medical Center | Surgical Reconstruction Unit
- Englewood, Colorado | In progress | 135 clinical hours planned
- Participating in supervised direct patient care on an acute care surgical unit, with emphasis on clinical judgment, patient safety, and prioritization.
ADDITIONAL HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
Fresno Community Hospital — Medical Assistant Volunteer (2010): Assisted with patient transport to imaging and testing while following safety and confidentiality practices.
Timeline
Substitute Paraprofessional
Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
09.2025 - Current
Home Health Aide
Samaritan Summit Village
09.2023 - 11.2024
Medical Assistant — Clinical Placement
Fresno Pediatrics
11.2011 - 01.2012
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Joyce University
Associate of Science - Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting
San Joaquin Valley College