Megan Maranuk
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Private Home Health Nurse with extensive experience in patient care and monitoring. Skilled in developing effective care plans and providing behavioral health support. Strong clinical judgment and communication skills enhance trust and collaboration with patients and families.
Overview
2002
2002
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Home Health Nurse
Herbert Levine
Medical Assistant
Dr. Barry Blumethun
Aide, Autistic Kids
North Carolina
02.2000 - 06.2001
- Facilitated smooth transitions between daily activities, minimizing disruptions and maintaining a structured classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Maintained detailed records of each student''s progress, achievements, challenges, and areas requiring additional support or intervention efforts.
- Supported the emotional well-being of autistic students by creating a nurturing, patient, and empathetic learning environment.
- Established strong relationships with parents, caregivers, and other professionals involved in each child''s care, fostering open communication and collaboration.
- Promoted independence among autistic students by implementing self-help skills training within the curriculum.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive educational programs for autistic students.
- Provided consistent support to families of autistic children, offering guidance on effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors at home.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in autism education and intervention techniques.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies designed specifically for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, ensuring a safe learning environment for all students.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques based on specific learning styles of autistic children to ensure maximum understanding and retention of material.
- Implemented visual schedules and routine charts to provide structure and predictability for autistic children throughout the school day.
- Planned curriculum to meet individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
- Maintained accurate, complete and correct records required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- Improved communication abilities among autistic students by utilizing alternative communication methods such as visual aids and assistive technology devices.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress, adjusting instructional approaches based on individual needs and goals.
- Assisted in the development of social skills for autistic children through targeted group activities and one-on-one interactions.
- Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated sensory-based learning experiences tailored to individual student preferences and needs.
- Guided learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals by establishing clear objectives for learning activities and communicating objectives to students.
- Enhanced learning opportunities for autistic children by implementing individualized education plans and tailored teaching strategies.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
Education
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
University of Miami
Miami, FL07.2013
Geriatric Nursing
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
University of North Carolina
NC12.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of North Carolina
NC12.1999
Skills
- Dementia care
- Compassionate care
- Behavioral health support
- Diabetes management
- Palliative care
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Seizure management
- Chronic disease management
- Wound care management
- Ventilator management
- HIPAA compliance
- Recording vital signs
- Patient monitoring
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient assessments
- Meal preparation
- End-of-life care
- Family support
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Patient transportation
- Treatment implementation
- State Driver's license
- Medical records management
- Care plan adherence
- Post-surgical care
- Physician collaboration
- Fall prevention
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Nutritional counseling
- Continuity of care
- Home health services
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Decision-making
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care assessment
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Monitoring vital signs
- Relationship building
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Physical assessment
- Vitals monitoring
- Clear patient communication
- Wound care
- Pain management
- Critical care nursing
- Intravenous therapy
- Delegation and motivation
- Task prioritization
- Infection control
- Patient condition monitoring
- CPR/AED
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
Additional Information
I also acted as the primary caregiver for family members from ages 58-96.
Timeline
Aide, Autistic Kids
North Carolina
02.2000 - 06.2001
Private Home Health Nurse
Herbert Levine
Medical Assistant
Dr. Barry Blumethun
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
University of Miami
Geriatric Nursing
University of California, San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
University of North Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of North Carolina
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