Mariah Larson
Dodge City
Summary
Motivated professional experienced in providing exceptional care to elderly, disabled and recuperating patients. Demonstrated expertise in basic nursing care and medical recordkeeping. Committed to delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of patients through attentive and thorough medical care. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
USD 475-Early Childhood
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through one-on-one counseling sessions and group activities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Patterns inc.
07.2022 - Current
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals regarding changes in patient status or treatment plan
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.
Paraprofessional
USD 443 sunnyside elementary
01.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated patience, compassion, and empathy in various situations
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, promoting positive attitude toward learning
- Provided positive and nurturing support while attending to students' physical, personal, and emotional needs.
Summer paint crew
USD 443 maintenance
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Painted parking lots, scraping gym floors, hauling items, inventory, cleaning shoo
Site Leader
YMCA
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
Summer Maintenance paint crew
USD 443 Maintenance
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked with maintenance guys to paint schools, parking lots and haul items etc replace lighting, yard work, inventory with maintenance guys
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cascade Health Services
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity
- This was a travel nurse job that varied in settings and places
Certified Nursing Assistant
AACO nursing
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity
- Travel nurse agency
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dawson Place
12.2012 - 05.2016
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Graham County Hospital
06.2011 - 12.2012
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dawson Place
10.2009 - 05.2011
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
Server
Dairy Queen
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Diploma -
Cozad Highschool
Cozad, NELicensed practical nurse - Nursing
Colby community college
Colby, KS06.2013
Skills
- Responding to Emergencies
- Medication Assistance
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Charting Expertise
- Wound Care
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Intake Recording
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Patient Assessments
- Quick Problem Solver
- Trustworthy Companion
- Light Housekeeping
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Oral Hygiene
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
Certification
173077
Personal Information
Title: Paraprofessional
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
USD 475-Early Childhood
01.2024 - Current
Summer paint crew
USD 443 maintenance
05.2023 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Patterns inc.
07.2022 - Current
Summer Maintenance paint crew
USD 443 Maintenance
05.2022 - 08.2022
Site Leader
YMCA
02.2022 - 05.2023
Paraprofessional
USD 443 sunnyside elementary
01.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cascade Health Services
06.2019 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
AACO nursing
06.2016 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dawson Place
12.2012 - 05.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Graham County Hospital
06.2011 - 12.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dawson Place
10.2009 - 05.2011
Server
Dairy Queen
08.2008 - 05.2009
Diploma -
Cozad Highschool
Licensed practical nurse - Nursing
Colby community college
173077