Merilee La Vonne Cook
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at compassionate patient care. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and flexible work schedule. Many years of diverse experience in multiple careers.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Juvenile Officer
Franklin County Juvenile Office
- Juvenile Officer II covering all juvenile offenders for the city of Pacific, Missouri
- Responsibilities include reviewing police reports, determining appropriate actions, making recommendations to the court, coordinating residential placement and implementing restitution and community service
Registered Nurse
Good Shepard Home Health
06.2025 - Current
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Aesthetician, Make-up artist
Aria Spa and Salon
01.2010 - Current
- Company Overview: A luxurious 5-star spa on the Las Vegas strip
- Performed facials, body treatments and make-up application
- Continuous 5-star training provided by Forbes throughout employment
Aesthetician, Make-up artist
Ritz Carlton Hotel and Spa
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Performed facials and make-up application
- Continuous 5-star training provided by Forbes throughout employment
Substitute teacher
Clark County School District
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Duties include following lesson plans and supervising students
Case worker
Clark Community Mental Health Center
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Worked to educate families with new parenting skills to keep the family intact
Education
Associates - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV12.2023
Aesthetician License - undefined
Aesthetics Institute of St. Louis
St. Louis, MO01.2004
Master’s degree - Counseling
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO01.2003
Bachelor’s degree - Psychology
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO01.1992
Skills
- Patient care and education
- Patient safety monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Excellent teamwork and communication
- Work Schedule Flexibility
Volunteer Experience
The Ability Center of Southern Nevada, Non-profit fitness gym for special needs. Head coach mentoring members with dance, karate, and weightlifting. Representing the organization at charity functions and fundraising events.
Honors and Awards
- Professional Honor Society, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO
- Employee of the quarter award, Aria Spa and Salon, First recipient
- 100% score on Forbes 5-star standard service, Aria Spa and Salon, Achieved twice
- 2 nominations for 5-star award, Ritz Carlton, Lake Las Vegas, NV
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Good Shepard Home Health
06.2025 - Current
Aesthetician, Make-up artist
Aria Spa and Salon
01.2010 - Current
Aesthetician, Make-up artist
Ritz Carlton Hotel and Spa
01.2006 - 01.2010
Substitute teacher
Clark County School District
01.2005 - 01.2008
Case worker
Clark Community Mental Health Center
01.1995 - 01.1997
Aesthetician License - undefined
Aesthetics Institute of St. Louis
Master’s degree - Counseling
Lindenwood University
Bachelor’s degree - Psychology
Missouri Southern State University
Juvenile Officer
Franklin County Juvenile Office
Associates - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada
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