Seasoned Paraprofessional and LVN with a proven track record at Kingsville Independent School District, adept in classroom support and vital signs monitoring. Excels in creating supportive learning environments and delivering patient-centered nursing care. Demonstrated ability to improve student engagement and patient outcomes through effective collaboration and skilled medical interventions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Kingsville Independent School District
Kingsville
08.2006 - 09.2012
Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
LVN
USA Home Health
Kingsville
10.2004 - 05.2006
Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
LVN Floor Nurse
Corpus Christi State School
Corpus
08.2003 - 03.2004
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was provided in a timely manner.
Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
Assisted with transferring patients from beds to stretchers or wheelchairs using proper body mechanics techniques.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Interpreted and implemented individual care plans.
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment data, interventions performed and responses to treatments per facility policy.
Performed routine treatments such as dressing changes and wound care.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose testing.