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
Hurlburt Field, United States
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
Panama City Beach, FL
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
Gulf Breeze, FL
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 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL 01.2022 - 12.2022
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 - 12.2022
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 - 05.2019