Mariea Thomas
Carthage,TN
Summary
Experienced with animal care and clinical support in veterinary settings. Utilizes skills in assisting with medical procedures and maintaining patient records. Knowledge of animal handling and client communication ensures smooth operations and excellent care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employeed
Carthage, TN
08.2016 - Current
- Managed daily schedules to ensure efficient household operations.
- Developed and implemented educational activities fostering child development.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
Caregiver
Addus Home Health
Cookeville, TN
07.2025 - 04.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored clients' health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate records of client care and progress in compliance with regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, enhancing their emotional well-being.
EVS Housekeeper
Riverview Regional Medical Center
Carthage, TN
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Cleaned and maintained all patient rooms, bathrooms, corridors, offices and other assigned areas according to established procedures.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
- Stocked linen closets with fresh linens on a daily basis.
- Responded promptly to requests from guests or staff for extra cleaning services in guest rooms or public areas.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
- Helped prevent spread of infections by sanitizing surfaces, furniture and equipment.
- Wiped down surfaces and refilled soap and hand sanitizer to prevent spread of germs.
- Kept trash cans empty by removing regularly from rooms, bathrooms and hallways.
- Polished windows, glass partitions or mirrors using sponges or squeegees.
- Maintained floors with regular sweeping, mopping and vacuuming.
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
- Proper use of cleaning chemicals such as Birex, Bleach, and Lysol.
CNA in Training
Smith County Health and Rehab
Carthage, TN
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and transferring.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assisted in patient assessments including physical exams and mental health evaluations.
- Transported bed-confined patients to different hospital rooms and other locations.
- Used play, conversation, art and other forms of self-expression to prepare patients for everything from routine tests to complicated surgeries.
- Reminded patients to take medications and nutritional supplements to promote wellness.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
- Guided individuals to bathrooms and cared for incontinence needs.
- Charted daily information such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages and daily inputs and outputs.
- Supported nurses in providing direct patient care during shift assignments as needed.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to optimize comfort.
Residential Assistant
The Pavilion Assisted Living
Carthage, TN
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Transported clients to recreational and leisure activities.
- Conducted regular rounds to keep residents and areas safe and secure.
- Compiled residents' daily activities and quantities of supplies used to prepare reports
- Motivated clients to participate in new activities to broaden skills.
- Provided assistance to residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans for each resident.
- Maintained clean and sanitary living environment for residents.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks in patient rooms.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Veterinary Technician
PAWS Tennessee
Carthage, TN
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Provided postoperative care for animals recovering from surgery including providing pain management treatments.
- Educated clients on proper animal nutrition and preventive health care techniques.
- Collected samples of bodily fluids to analyze for parasites or other diseases.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Assisted with diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems by performing lab tests on specimens.
- Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
- Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ09-2025
Certification - Clinical Trial Education
National Drug Abuse Treatment
09-2023
High School Diploma -
Aaron Academy
Gallatin, TN05-2014
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Telephone etiquette
- Medical recordkeeping
- Client communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Animal safety
- Appointment scheduling
- Sample collection
- Reception duties
Timeline
Caregiver
Addus Home Health
07.2025 - 04.2026
EVS Housekeeper
Riverview Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 08.2023
CNA in Training
Smith County Health and Rehab
02.2023 - 04.2023
Residential Assistant
The Pavilion Assisted Living
09.2022 - 11.2022
Veterinary Technician
PAWS Tennessee
05.2019 - 08.2019
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employeed
08.2016 - Current
Certification - Clinical Trial Education
National Drug Abuse Treatment
High School Diploma -
Aaron Academy
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Penn Foster College