Marquell Walden
Elyria,OH
Summary
Compassionate, adaptable, and professional with extensive experience in direct patient care in Healthcare settings. Proven ability to foster therapeutic relationships and provide emotional support, enhancing comfort with patients and families. Skilled in conflict resolution and proficient public speaking, effectively leading worship services and guiding teams to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Caregiver
Wellspring Hospice
05.2023 - Current
- Develops strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assists patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Reduces patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Enables family members' involvement in the hospice experience through effective communication and emotional support.
- Comforts family members and offers attentive listening.
Worship Director
Center Church
12.2022 - 08.2025
- Collaborates with pastoral staff to create cohesive and meaningful worship services that align with sermon themes.
- Prioritizes pastoral care for music ministry members, offering guidance and support during challenging times.
- Streamlines rehearsal schedules for more efficient use of time while maintaining high levels of performance quality during services.
- Coordinates special holiday productions involving various age groups within the congregation, showcasing their talents in meaningful ways.
- Evaluates and implements improvements to the worship experience based on feedback from congregation members and leadership.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
IntelyCare
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to nursing staff promptly for timely intervention.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various patient care settings, including long-term care facilities, acute care hospitals, and home health environments.
Worship Leader
Living Word Church
06.2016 - 04.2021
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Improved communication within the worship team by implementing new scheduling software, reducing last-minute changes and conflicts.
Restorative Aide
Kendal at Oberlin
11.2015 - 10.2021
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Held and instructed in quarterly in-services for staff and new hires
- Provided emotional support to patients throughout their rehabilitation process, fostering a nurturing environment conducive to healing.
- Assisted patients with range-of-motion exercises, promoting flexibility and preventing muscle atrophy.
- Educated patients on the importance of exercise programs and proper body mechanics, enhancing injury prevention efforts.
- Escorted patients on medical appointments.
Education
State Tested Nurses Assistant - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH02-2011
High School Diploma -
Southview High School
Lorain, OH06-2010
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Adaptive learning
- Direct patient care
- Spiritual leadership
- Pastoral care
- Prayer leadership
- Team oversight
- Multitasking Abilities
- Proficient Public Speaker
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Hospice Caregiver
Wellspring Hospice
05.2023 - Current
Worship Director
Center Church
12.2022 - 08.2025
State Tested Nursing Assistant
IntelyCare
10.2021 - 05.2023
Worship Leader
Living Word Church
06.2016 - 04.2021
Restorative Aide
Kendal at Oberlin
11.2015 - 10.2021
State Tested Nurses Assistant - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
High School Diploma -
Southview High School