MELIA CLAY
Broken Arrow,US
Summary
Upcoming nursing graduate with excellent educational credentials and hands-on patient care experience. Possess fundamental knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare policies, and patient care values. A strong work ethic and empathetic touch have made me a valuable advocate for patients and their families. BLS Certified.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny/Housekeeper
Shockley House
Broken Arrow, OK
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Created nurturing, safe environments for children to help them develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually
- Coordinated after-school activities and transportation to practices and events for 2 children
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills
- Drove children to various activities such as basketball and church camp to keep an extracurricular routine
- Prepared snacks and meals, planned and coordinated projects, and re-enforced appropriate discipline for children as directed by their parents
- Organized fun outings to help children improve their physical abilities and expose them to stimulating, educational activities
- Developed long-term, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and providing positive feedback
Preschool Teacher
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Broken Arrow, OK
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Assisted and supervised 8 children throughout school day
- Allotted plenty of time for outdoor exploration every day
- Gave one-on-one attention to the children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
- Sanitized toys and play equipment to ensure their safety and cleanliness every day
- Created written assessments of student performance based on observations in classroom
- Used play-based learning strategies, such as crafts and games, to provide a variety of learning opportunities
- Worked with parents and daycare management to address behavioral and learning issues
- Looked for signs of emotional and developmental issues in kids and reported them to their parents
- Kept track of each student's academic, social, and emotional progress in individual files
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK01.2022
Skills
- Flexible
- Professional nanny
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Team collaboration
- Professional caregiver
- Team building
- Activity oversight
- Empathetic
- Tech-savvy
- Research
- Time management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Calm and patient
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Active listener
Certification
CPR
Additional Information
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nanny/Housekeeper
Shockley House
05.2019 - 08.2020
Preschool Teacher
Immanuel Lutheran Church
08.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Oklahoma State University