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Education
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Marion McCleary

Manor Court
Carbondale,IL
13
years of professional experience

Provided compassionate care to physically challenged, bedridden, and memory-impaired patients.

Supported patients with social and emotional needs to enhance morale and comfort.

Assisted individuals with daily hygiene tasks, including showering and incontinence care.

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

8 Years 6 Months
Manor Court | 2018.01 - Current
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
  • Delivered nursing assistance to residents in the care facility.
  • Reviewed work for adherence to tight quality standards.
  • Established ambitious objectives and assisted team with accomplishing targets as cohesive unit.
  • Received and implemented management orders for daily work and special objectives.
  • Assigned tasks to employees and monitored work for compliance with standards.
  • Evaluated and improved team and individual performance.
  • Balanced staffing by moving dealers between games and reorganizing flow to cover each table.
  • Evaluated workers' performance to write performance reviews.
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Field Practicum Intern

4 Months
Student Health Services | 2024.01 - 2024.05
  • To provide advocacy and services to students at Southern Illinois University
  • To promote health and wellness to all students.
  • Provide support to those in need
  • Community based events to support to other agencies and advocate for surrounding communities.
  • Facilitated workshops and training sessions on rights awareness and self-advocacy for community members.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to stay informed on advocacy best practices and emerging issues.
  • Provided mentorship to junior advocates, enhancing the overall capacity and effectiveness of the team.
  • Conducted thorough research on current laws and policies affecting client demographics to inform advocacy efforts.
  • Assisted in the development of organizational advocacy materials, including brochures, newsletters, and online content.
  • Contributed to professional development initiatives for continuous improvement and updated knowledge of current trends and industry best practices.

Domestic Violence Advocate

4 Months
The Women’s Center Inc. | 2021.05 - 2021.09
  • Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence.
  • Facilitated safety planning and resource navigation for clients in need.
  • Developed and delivered educational workshops on domestic violence awareness.
  • Coordinated with community agencies to enhance client services and referrals.

Direct Support Professional

6 Months
SkyStar | 2017.07 - 2018.01
  • Administered medications, collected specimens or drew blood to assist with diagnostic and treatment protocols.
  • Prevented patient injuries by providing necessary restraints and appropriate supports.
  • Documented current patient information including vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
  • Supported and encouraged psychiatric patients to promote health and wellness.
  • Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under direction of physician.
  • Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan.
  • Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and other related errands.
  • Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Monitored and reported clients' progress.
  • Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens to prevent spread of infection.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
  • Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.

Certified Nursing Assistant

7 Months
Prairie Living at Chataqua | 2016.12 - 2017.07
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.

Certified Nursing Assistant

2 Years
Integrity of Carbondale | 2015.01 - 2017.01
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
  • Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.

Direct Support Professional

1 Year 7 Months
Community Alternatives | 2013.06 - 2015.01
  • Administered medications and collected specimens.
  • Prevented patient injuries by providing necessary restraints and appropriate supports.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive mental healthcare to patients.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and other related errands.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
  • Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Monitored and reported clients' progress.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
  • Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Communicated client project requirements to vendors and contractors to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Assisted patients with daily duties and closely monitoring conditions and safety.
  • Encouraged activities for at-home care, adjusting plans and schedules based on patient conditions, needs and overall health.
  • Kept detailed records of patient care, behavior progress, medication administration and changes in health or other conditions.
  • Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Assisted patients with bladder and bowel needs by helping to restroom, changing their briefs and monitoring their bladder and bowel continence.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.

Education

High School Diploma

Carbondale Community High School | Carbondale, IL | 4 2013

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale, IL | 05.2024

Minor in Psychology

Associate of Arts

John A. Logan Community College | Carterville, IL | 05.2021

Skills

Collecting vital signs
Respiratory equipment training
Collecting specimens
Catheter change and preparation
Preparing meals
Calm and level-headed under duress
Grooming and bathing assistance
Quick problem solver
Patient relations
Performing patient intakes
General housekeeping ability
Infection control procedures
Helping with medication
Monitoring fluids
Documentation procedures expert
Understands mobility assistance needs
Charting expertise
Valid Illinois driver's license
Assisting with personal grooming
Microsoft Office
Understands medical procedures
Reliable transportation
Able to lift [Number] pounds
Valid [State] driver's license
Mental Health Support
Activity Planning
Survey Taking
Data Entry
Cultural Sensitivity
Community Outreach
Event Planning
Community Relations
Social Media Posting
Problem-Solving
Event Setup
Materials Development
Project Management
Documentation skills
Personal companionship
Community Engagement
Volunteer Recruitment

Education and Training

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Timeline

Field Practicum Intern

Student Health Services
2024.01 - 2024.05Read More

Domestic Violence Advocate

The Women’s Center Inc.
2021.05 - 2021.09Read More

Certified Nursing Assistant

Manor Court
2018.01 - CurrentRead More

Direct Support Professional

SkyStar
2017.07 - 2018.01Read More

Certified Nursing Assistant

Prairie Living at Chataqua
2016.12 - 2017.07Read More

Certified Nursing Assistant

Integrity of Carbondale
2015.01 - 2017.01Read More

Direct Support Professional

Community Alternatives
2013.06 - 2015.01Read More

John A. Logan Community College

Associate of Arts
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Carbondale Community High School

High School Diploma
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Bachelor of Science from Social Work
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Marion McCleary