Lydia Nelson
Greenville,SC
Summary
Proven educator and healthcare professional with a track record of fostering student engagement and providing high-quality patient care, notably with Greenville County School District and Home Instead Home Healthcare. Excelled in classroom management and relationship building, enhancing academic growth and patient well-being. Demonstrated adaptability and expertise in curriculum knowledge and special needs support, achieving trusted performance and positive patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Greenville County School District
301 East Camperdown Way Greenville SC 29601
10.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Self Employed
Private Clients In Greenville SC
03.2013 - 07.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Intern
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes
639 North Main Street Greenville SC 29601
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Helped plan and conduct grief support groups for families.
- Handled phone calls to check in with grieving family members.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Instead Home Healthcare
Greenville SC
01.2004 - 02.2013
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC12.2018
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Curriculum knowledge
- Special Needs Support
- Classroom Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building and management
- Adaptable
- Behavior Management
- Safety awareness
- Behavior Modeling
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson implementation
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Special Education
- Staff Collaboration
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Greenville County School District
10.2023 - Current
Intern
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes
08.2018 - 12.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Self Employed
03.2013 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Instead Home Healthcare
01.2004 - 02.2013
Associate of Science - Human Services
Greenville Technical College