Lisa Boswell
ATHENS,GA
Summary
Special Needs Bus Aide providing strong work history assisting students with various disabilities to offer safe and comfortable transportation. Talented at escorting students to bus seat, securing in place and monitoring during bus ride. Friendly when interacting with students, caregivers and bus drivers. Certified in CPR and first aide. Caring and patient Bus Monitor with 2 years of experience helping load, unload and monitor special needs individuals on bus. Tolerant and attentive when assisting individuals, attending to physical needs and enforcing rules. Maintained awareness of various disabilities and obtained updated training to meet specific needs.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Needs Bus Monitor
Clarke County School District
Athens, GA
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted students with special needs in boarding, disembarking and transferring between buses.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus to ensure safety of all passengers.
- Communicated with school personnel regarding students' progress and any incidents that occurred during transit.
- Provided guidance and support to students while maintaining a safe, orderly environment on the bus.
- Ensured proper use of wheelchairs, lifts, and other mobility devices.
- Assisted in loading and unloading wheelchair-bound students onto the bus safely.
- Informed parents about any issues concerning their children's transportation needs.
- Adhered to district policies regarding student discipline and safety procedures.
- Attended training sessions related to safety regulations, emergency procedures.
- Greeted students upon arrival at designated stops and assisted them off the bus if necessary.
- Seated students and secured seatbelts, harnesses or other protective devices.
- Monitored students during route to maintain bus safety.
Georgia War Veterans Hospital Representative
Milledgeville Alumnae Chapter Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Milledgeville, GA
02.2022 - Current
- Answered patient questions regarding medical bills, insurance claims, and hospital policies.
- Created reports on patient satisfaction surveys to evaluate quality of service provided by the hospital representatives.
- Provided customer service support such as responding to complaints or resolving conflicts between patients and healthcare providers.
- Assisted customers during selection process and helped choose perfect products to meet individual needs.
- Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Collaborated with new customers to give details about company offerings.
- Increased repeat business using great customer service, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Cultivated professional client relationships by asking appropriate questions, identifying needs and providing insightful information regarding products.
Child Welfare Worker
Amvets Post 10
Athens, GA.
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with other agencies such as schools, hospitals, law enforcement, mental health providers. to ensure that a comprehensive approach is taken when addressing family needs.
- Organized educational programs on topics such as parenting skills or substance abuse prevention for parents in need of support.
- Advocated for the rights of children in court proceedings when necessary.
- Educated parents on appropriate parenting techniques and strategies for managing difficult behaviors exhibited by children.
- Developed relationships with clients based upon trustworthiness and respect while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Liaised between schools, daycare centers, healthcare providers, law enforcement personnel, attorneys. to coordinate services for clients.
Acute Hemodialysis Nurse
DaVita
Athens, GA
03.2016 - 04.2020
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients' medical history, condition and medication regimens prior to initiating hemodialysis treatments.
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures for the initiation, maintenance and discontinuation of dialysis therapy.
- Monitored patients during hemodialysis treatments, including vital signs, fluid balance and electrolyte levels.
- Assisted physicians in performing therapeutic interventions such as arteriovenous fistula cannulation or catheter placement.
- Instructed patients on proper dietary restrictions related to their kidney disease or dialysis treatment plan.
- Managed a variety of acute and chronic conditions associated with renal failure such as anemia, hypertension and diabetes.
- Administered medications prescribed by the physician prior to each hemodialysis session.
- Evaluated laboratory results to determine appropriate action to maintain patient safety during hemodialysis treatments.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans based on assessment findings and identified goals for each patient requiring acute hemodialysis services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care across the continuum of health care services.
- Utilized problem solving skills when addressing unexpected changes in a patient's condition during hemodialysis sessions.
- Participated in ongoing staff education programs that promoted professional growth within the department.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines related to infection control measures while providing dialysis treatments.
- Responded quickly and appropriately in emergency situations involving critically ill or unstable ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis treatments.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills when caring for multiple acutely ill ESRD patients requiring urgent hemodialysis services.
- Supervised dialysis treatments for patients aging from child to adult in community hospital setting.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Hemodialysis Nurse
Nephron Dialysis Center
Lawrenceville, GA
06.1990 - 11.2017
- Provided direct patient care in the dialysis unit, including pre and post-treatment evaluation of patients.
- Assisted with setting up dialysis machines, preparing solutions for hemodialysis treatments and ensuring proper functioning of equipment.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Administered medications as ordered by the physician according to hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
- Performed assessments of patients prior to initiating dialysis treatments, monitoring vital signs during treatment and providing necessary interventions to maintain patient safety.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments provided including medications administered, laboratory values obtained and any adverse reactions experienced by the patient.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards related to hemodialysis nursing practice.
- Instructed new staff members on proper techniques for performing hemodialysis procedures safely and efficiently.
- Coordinated scheduling of staff members assigned to the dialysis unit.
- Assisted in training new staff members on policies and procedures specific to hemodialysis units.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings focused on improving outcomes for ESRD patients.
- Developed protocols for infection control within the dialysis unit based on current evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Consulted with nephrologists regarding complex cases requiring specialized medical interventions.
- Supervised dialysis treatments for patients aging from child to adult in community hospital setting.
- Boosted clinical accountability and reduced discrepancies by coordinating with other stakeholders to develop and roll out new flow sheet and forms for dialysis treatment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-1991
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Jefferson, GA05-1988
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Emergency Procedures
- Safety Management
- Wheelchair Lift Operations
- Securing Wheelchairs
- Student Supervision
- Passenger Monitoring
- Passenger Safety Management
Certification
Licenses Practical Nurse
Acute Hemodialysiis Nurse
Emergency First Aide
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Timeline
Special Needs Bus Monitor
Clarke County School District
08.2022 - Current
Georgia War Veterans Hospital Representative
Milledgeville Alumnae Chapter Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
02.2022 - Current
Child Welfare Worker
Amvets Post 10
01.2022 - Current
Acute Hemodialysis Nurse
DaVita
03.2016 - 04.2020
Hemodialysis Nurse
Nephron Dialysis Center
06.1990 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
University of Georgia
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School