Michele Shanklin
Calumet
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Child Development Center, First Steps
2023.08 - 2024.06
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Hospital Kingfisher Oklahoma
2021.09 - 2023.05
- Provided bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Larry’s Home Oxygen, Inc.
2022.05 - 2024.05
- Ensured quality care for patients with chronic respiratory diseases through proper management and treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient comfort dur
- Educated patients and their families on the proper use of home respiratory equipment, leading to better adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on respiratory equipment, ensuring proper functioning while adhering to safety protocols throughout the facility.
- Performed backup duties when main respiratory therapist was absent.
- Set-up and delivered ventilators and other equipment to patient in their home.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Rose State College
2020.08 - 2021.07
- Provided bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment on over 30 adult floor, ICU, and pediatric patients.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators, airway management such as suctioning, and delivered airway management by performing CPT via HFCWO and automated chest compressions. Also performed MetaNeb, IPPB, cough assist, BiPAPs and CPAPs on over 100 pediatric and adult patients.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Provisional Respiratory Therapist
The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital
2021.04 - 2021.06
- Conducted patient assessments and reviewed physician instructions to develop and implement tailored respiratory therapy care plans based on individual requirements.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Managed and delivered airway management by performing chest CPT, cough assist, nebulizer treatments, suctioning, and SMA protocol to 20 plus chronic patients.
Home Health Certified Nursing Assistant
Senior Home Care Of Oklahoma
2017.05 - 2021.04
- Reported changes in patient condition and needs and documented daily activities to support continuity of care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment
Home Health Certified Nursing Assistant
Superior Home Care
2017.05 - 2018.02
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in 20-bed memory care facility
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment
Sales Associate
Walmart
2015.08 - 2017.05
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions
- Kept apprised of emerging trends and provided informative customer service to assist in product selection
- Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers
Disability Determination Specialist
Disability Determination Division, DRS
2014.07 - 2015.07
- Reviewed new applications to determine ability to be employed, current medical status, and to develop plan of action.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient finances, records and health statuses.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including phone calls and letters to applicants and hospitals for medical records.
- Examined, documented, and processed up to 200 pages of medical records per day.
Social Services Specialist
Oklahoma Department Of Human Services
1997.09 - 2014.07
- Provided social work services to children, adults, aged, blind, and disabled groups with state and federal benefits which included medical care, food benefits, child care, money assistance, in home care, assisted living, and nursing home care.
- Assisted clients in accessing services and benefits by providing education and information about community resources, successfully assisting 50 or more clients a month in acquiring needed aid and managing electronic cases.
- Coordinated referrals and direct support by collaborating with various community agencies for various clients.
- Supervised seven to eleven social workers for 7 years.
Education
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant And Home Health Aide
Focused Training Now
Oklahoma City, OK07.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK07.2021
Associate of Science - Baccalaureate of Nursing
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK05.2019
Certificate - Certified Nurse Aide And Home Health Aide
CNA Training Academy
Warr Acres, Ok05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK05.1995
Skills
- BLS Certified
- Patient Records Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Compassionate
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient-focused care
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Chronic Disease Management
References
- Lauri Stansberry (405) 888-3443
- Jerilyn Carey (405) 255-5248
- Dusty Terry (580) 301-3405
- Michael Beard (573) 201-8300
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time off401k matchTimeline
Preschool Teacher
Child Development Center, First Steps
2023.08 - 2024.06
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Larry’s Home Oxygen, Inc.
2022.05 - 2024.05
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Hospital Kingfisher Oklahoma
2021.09 - 2023.05
Provisional Respiratory Therapist
The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital
2021.04 - 2021.06
Respiratory Therapy Student
Rose State College
2020.08 - 2021.07
Home Health Certified Nursing Assistant
Senior Home Care Of Oklahoma
2017.05 - 2021.04
Home Health Certified Nursing Assistant
Superior Home Care
2017.05 - 2018.02
Sales Associate
Walmart
2015.08 - 2017.05
Disability Determination Specialist
Disability Determination Division, DRS
2014.07 - 2015.07
Social Services Specialist
Oklahoma Department Of Human Services
1997.09 - 2014.07
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant And Home Health Aide
Focused Training Now
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Rose State College
Associate of Science - Baccalaureate of Nursing
Rose State College
Certificate - Certified Nurse Aide And Home Health Aide
CNA Training Academy
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Oklahoma Baptist University
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