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Lillian Amaya

Kingsville

Summary

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.

• Administered J and G tube feedings

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Coastal Bend College
Kingsville, TX
08-2003

Skills

  • Classroom support
  • Arts and crafts
  • Reading support
  • IEP compliance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Wound care
  • Charting and documentation
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Infection control
  • Medication administration
  • Nursing care planning
  • Feeding tube assistance

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Kingsville Independent School District
08.2006 - 09.2012

LVN

USA Home Health
10.2004 - 05.2006

LVN Floor Nurse

Corpus Christi State School
08.2003 - 03.2004

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Coastal Bend College
Lillian Amaya