Marcella Clay
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with a focus on student engagement and hands-on learning. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and adaptability, contributing to curriculum development and fostering a positive classroom environment.
Compassionate Certified Patient Care Technician with experience in patient coordination, resourcefulness, and professionalism. Proven ability to enhance patient mobility and independence while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
Dynamic Assistant Teacher skilled in oral communication, team collaboration, and problem resolution. Committed to fostering positive learning environments and developing individualized learning plans that cater to diverse student needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Your Neighborhood Learning Center
Broken Arrow, OK
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated daily classroom activities, promoting student engagement and participation.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with educational standards and student needs.
- Supported lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Developed individualized learning plans, addressing diverse student learning styles and abilities.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Certified Patient Care Technician
Ascension St. John Hospital
Tulsa, OK
11.2019 - Current
- Assisted with patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety during examinations and treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided support in daily living activities, enhancing patient mobility and independence.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans based on patient needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, adhering to infection control protocols consistently.
- Contributed to positive clinical outcomes through accurate charting, timely reporting of changes in condition, and close collaboration with nursing staff.
- Decreased instances of falls or injuries by implementing appropriate safety measures, such as bed alarms and non-slip mats.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Surgical Coordinator
Ascension St. John Hospital
Tulsa, OK
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Coordinated surgical schedules to optimize operating room utilization and patient flow.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nursing staff to ensure accurate preparation for surgical procedures.
- Managed patient records and documentation using electronic health record systems for compliance and accuracy.
- Trained new staff on surgical protocols, enhancing team efficiency and operational consistency.
- Answer phone calls from the OR
- Assign slips for nurses to come to their bay after coming out of the OR.
Customer Service Associate
Walmart
Broken Arrow
07.2014 - 10.2016
- Assisted customers with inquiries, providing accurate product information and solutions.
- Managed cash register operations, ensuring efficient transactions and accurate cash handling.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store presentation and inventory organization.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing overall satisfaction and loyalty.
Education
Some College -
Grayson College
Denison, TXHigh School Diploma -
Broken Arrow High School
Broken Arrow05-2016
Some College -
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OKSome College - Associates of Education
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Okmulgee, OK12-2026
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management
- Oral communication
- Lesson planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Blood glucose testing
- Feeding assistance
- Specimen collection
- EKG interpretation
- Mobility assistance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution
- Strong communication skills
- Professionalism and confidentiality
- Patient coordination
- Data entry efficiency
- Resourcefulness and initiative
- Preoperative preparation
- Postoperative follow-up
- Medical office experience
- Motivational skills
- Healthcare compliance
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Your Neighborhood Learning Center
08.2025 - Current
Surgical Coordinator
Ascension St. John Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2021
Certified Patient Care Technician
Ascension St. John Hospital
11.2019 - Current
Customer Service Associate
Walmart
07.2014 - 10.2016
Some College -
Grayson College
High School Diploma -
Broken Arrow High School
Some College -
Tulsa Community College
Some College - Associates of Education
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology