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Mercedes Thomas

UWF Student
Fort Walton Beach

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Air Force
04.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented fun, educational activities for children of varying ages.
  • Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn, play, and grow in both indoor and outdoor settings.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on each child''s unique learning style, maximizing engagement and understanding.
  • Assisted in planning and executing special events for families, fostering strong community connections.
  • Conducted regular assessments of children''s development, using results to inform individualized instruction strategies.

Student Respiratory Therapist

Gulf Coast State College -Respiratory Program
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
  • Interacted with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
  • Administered pulmonary function tests and monitored changes in patients' respiratory status.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
  • Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
  • Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.

Outpatient Volunteer

Baptist Medical Center
03.2020 - 04.2020
  • Completed daily operational logs, forms and reports.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fort Walton Beach High School
Fort Walton Beach, FL
08.2015 - 2019.05

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL
01.2022 - 2022.12

Skills

https://portfoliumcom/MercedesThomas?ref=MercedesThomas

wwwlinkedincom/in/mercedesthomas5151

Certification

Basic Life Support-BLS

Timeline

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Air Force
04.2024 - Current

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Northwest Florida State College
01.2022 - 2022.12

Student Respiratory Therapist

Gulf Coast State College -Respiratory Program
08.2020 - 06.2021

Outpatient Volunteer

Baptist Medical Center
03.2020 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Fort Walton Beach High School
08.2015 - 2019.05
Mercedes ThomasUWF Student