Melody Michel LaPointe
Baytown,TX
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Fresenius Medical Care, adept in recordkeeping and communication. Recognized for training new staff and enhancing patient care strategies, demonstrating strong decision-making and multitasking skills in high-pressure environments. Capable Behavior Teacher experienced working in challenging environments. Excited about opportunity to take next career step. Current working toward SHRM certification in Human Resource and seeking opportunity to begin career. Identifies and quickly closes any knowledge gaps to offer value to employer and team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2022 - Current
- Administered medications when delegated by registered nurse or licensed physician as outlined by Texas code.
- Operated hemodialysis equipment according to standard operating procedures.
- Performed routine maintenance on dialysis machines, ensuring proper functioning and safety standards were met at all times.
- Assessed patients' vital signs before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
- Assisted patients in transferring from wheelchairs or beds onto dialysis machine chair safely.
- Assisted in training of new dialysis technicians by providing guidance and mentoring as needed.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients under supervision of registered nurse.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and physicians to coordinate care for individual patients.
- Assisted with basic dialysis equipment usage issues and troubleshooting.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and efficiently, following established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Demonstrated compassion towards every patient while respecting their privacy rights during sensitive medical treatments.
- Adjusted treatments plan to support progress and address corrective action for emerging issues.
Behavior Support Teacher
Goose Creek ISD
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assessed students' progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
- Managed behavior and promoted positive learning environment through consistent reinforcement of expectations and consequences.
- Facilitated small group instruction to target specific skill deficits or promote social interaction among peers.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on improving teaching practices for students with disabilities.
- Communicated effectively with parents, caregivers, and other team members regarding student progress and goals.
- Served as advocate for rights of students with special needs within school community.
- Developed individualized education plans IEPs for students with diverse learning needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data to inform instructional decisions.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to support student inclusion in mainstream classrooms.
- Adapted classroom materials and activities to accommodate individual learning needs.
- Provided direct instruction in various academic areas including reading, writing, math, social studies, and science while focusing on functional life skills when appropriate.
- Supervised paraprofessionals working within special education classroom setting.
- Utilized technology to enhance instruction, motivate students, and improve communication skills.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies tailored to each student's abilities and learning style.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of curricular materials for alignment with state standards and appropriateness for use with diverse learners.
- Assessed student progress and challenges in academic performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Modeled socially acceptable behavior, leveraging knowledge of behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
- Liaised with parents faculty, and administrators address students' behavioral challenges and academic problems.
- Communicated learning objectives and class expectations to provide clear academic paths.
- Coordinated balanced curriculum to encourage exploration of new ideas, delivering lessons through structured yet diverse blocks of instruction, demonstration and work time.
- Collaborated with testing specialists and social workers regarding IEP development and modification.
- Encouraged students to hone personal development skills, teaching goal setting, independence and self-advocacy.
Behavior Support Teacher
Liberty ISD
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Trained support staff on effective strategies for working with students who have specific disabilities or complex emotional needs.
- Supervised paraprofessionals working within special education classroom setting.
- Coordinated services from related professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists to provide comprehensive support for students.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data to inform instructional decisions.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies tailored to each student's abilities and learning style.
- Adapted classroom materials and activities to accommodate individual learning needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to target specific skill deficits or promote social interaction among peers.
- Assisted in transition planning process for graduating high school seniors moving into post-secondary education or employment settings.
- Managed behavior and promoted positive learning environment through consistent reinforcement of expectations and consequences.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of curricular materials for alignment with state standards and appropriateness for use with diverse learners.
- Assessed students' progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on improving teaching practices for students with disabilities.
- Utilized technology to enhance instruction, motivate students, and improve communication skills.
- Served as advocate for rights of students with special emotional needs within school community.
- Provided direct instruction in various academic areas including reading, writing, math, social studies, and science while focusing on functional life skills when appropriate.
- Developed individualized education plans IEPs for students with diverse learning needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents, caregivers, and other team members regarding student progress and goals.
- Collaborated with testing specialists and social workers regarding IEP development and modification.
- Coordinated balanced curriculum to encourage exploration of new ideas, delivering lessons through structured yet diverse blocks of instruction, demonstration and work time.
- Encouraged students to hone personal development skills, teaching goal setting, independence and self-advocacy.
- Scheduled parent conferences to discuss student progress, evaluate priorities and identify resource needs.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
04.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Special Educatioin
04.2016 - 12.2017
Skills
- Recordkeeping
- Decision-making
- Multitasking Abilities
- Negotiation skills
- Communication
LANGUAGE
English
Native
Timeline
WGU - Master of Science, Human Resource Management
04.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician - CCHT - Fresenius Medical Care
01.2022 - Current
Behavior Support Teacher - Goose Creek ISD
01.2020 - 01.2021
Western Governors University - Bachelor of Arts, Special Educatioin
04.2016 - 12.2017
Behavior Support Teacher - Liberty ISD
01.2014 - 01.2020
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