Megan Krahenbuhl
Nora Springs,IA
Summary
My name is Megan Krahenbuhl, I am a 4.0 college student, with my Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services with Family, Youth, & Administration. I am currently going to school for my Masters in Social Work degree, and plan on becoming licensed in the near future in the hopes of becoming an advocate within either a hospital setting working with a diverse population, or becoming a Foster & Adoption Social Worker advocating for those within the foster care system. I am currently working at Clear Creek Elementary, in Clear Lake, IA, working as a Special Education Paraprofessional, where I work in a level 3 room alongside students that have some sort of disability, whether it be Down Syndrome, Autism, or they are nonverbal. I am also currently work at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, Iowa as an Aide/Medication Manager. I have acquired the skills of CPR/First Aid training, Dementia training, mandatory reporting on both child and adult, courses on HIPPA, ethics, and abuse through both my employment and educational opportunities, as well as my CPI training and Suicide Prevention.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Aide
Oakwood Care & Rehabilitation
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity
- Provided companionship, personal care and household management assistance to clients within private home settings
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming
- Performed light housekeeping
- Served meals
- Passed medication
Special Education Paraprofessional
Clear Lake Community School District
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Responded proactively to emerging challenges by adapting instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous progress toward established goals for each student''s academic success and personal growth.
- Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
Resident Assistant/Med Tech
Homestead of Mason City
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care
- Responded and assisted with diverse needs of residents on wing
- Aided residents with ambulation or walker, cane and wheelchair use
- Welcomed new residents and assisted with community adjustment
- Completed routine rounds, checking with residents to meet care needs
- Made beds daily and performed light housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas
- Cared for incontinent residents, routinely checking clothing and linens to keep clean and dry
- Communicated with families or advocates to discuss resident needs and progress
- Administered and recorded medication distribution according to policy
- Provided long-term care for residents that were at the end stage of their life
Outreach Family Advocate
North Iowa Community Action Organization
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Empowered families by providing them with tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures.
- Maintained timely documentation of case progress, ensuring clear communication among all involved parties.
- Connected families with essential services such as housing, healthcare, and education opportunities to improve overall quality of life.
- Coordinated referrals from other agencies, streamlining access to supportive services for clients in need.
- Created a safe environment for open dialogue between family members during mediation sessions leading towards conflict resolution.
- Developed strong partnerships with local organizations while actively identifying gaps in services, thereby bridging the resources to meet family needs.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Resident Assistant/Med Tech
Country Meadow Place
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care
- Responded and assisted with diverse needs of residents on wing
- Aided residents with ambulation or walker, cane and wheelchair use
- Welcomed new residents and assisted with community adjustment
- Completed routine rounds, checking with residents to meet care needs
- Made beds daily and performed light housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas
- Cared for incontinent residents, routinely checking clothing and linens to keep clean and dry
- Communicated with families or advocates to discuss resident needs and progress
- Administered and recorded medication distribution according to policy
Product Assembler
Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Followed safety and quality requirements every day
- Prepared products for shipment by packing, labeling and stacking boxes
- Completed daily logs and submitted reports on production activities
- Maintained neat, organized and clean work areas to avoid safety concerns or production delays
- Followed safety procedures while working in noisy and dusty environments to operate machines and tools
- Performed visual final inspections and documentation prior to assembly, resulting in 100% quality of products
- Used hand and power tools to assemble products
- Read tape measures, drawings, diagrams and specifications for correct assembly
- Picked orders and prepared for shipping and receiving of incoming products
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs
Personal Support Professional
One Vision
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity
- Provided companionship, personal care and household management assistance to clients within private home settings
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities
Education
Master's degree - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN04-2027
B.S. - Human Services in Youth/Family Services and Administration
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN08.2023
Skills
- Application support
- ADLs
- Crisis management
- Phone etiquette
- Alzheimer's Care
- Resident Supervision
- Microsoft Outlook
- First aid
- Cleaning
- Memory care
- Computer skills
- HIPAA
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Assisted living
- Dementia care
- Organizational skills
- CPR
- Special Education
- Caregiving
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
- CPI Certification, 10/01/23, Present
- Driver's License, 10/01/23, 10/01/31
Timeline
Medication Aide
Oakwood Care & Rehabilitation
04.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Clear Lake Community School District
08.2023 - Current
Resident Assistant/Med Tech
Homestead of Mason City
01.2023 - 07.2023
Outreach Family Advocate
North Iowa Community Action Organization
09.2022 - 12.2022
Resident Assistant/Med Tech
Country Meadow Place
07.2021 - 08.2022
Product Assembler
Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
06.2019 - 06.2021
Personal Support Professional
One Vision
01.2018 - 04.2019
Master's degree - Social Work
Walden University
B.S. - Human Services in Youth/Family Services and Administration
Purdue University Global
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