Michelle Love
Jena,LA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated PN with a desire to learn and broaden my skills in delivering personalized care to individuals facing health challenges. Skilled in health monitoring, medication adherence, and fostering emotional well-being, committed to enhancing quality of life for clients and their families.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Sitter
Tommy & Mary Moffett
Jena, LA
01.2022 - Current
- Provided daily care for house cats, ensuring safety and well-being.
- Established effective communication with pet owners regarding care updates and concerns.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Implemented feeding protocols customized to each pet's dietary requirements and preferences.
- Developed strong bonds with pets by understanding and catering to their individual behaviors and preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of pets' living environments, preventing accidents and promoting healthy atmosphere.
- Enhanced pet owners' peace of mind by providing daily updates and photos of their pets during their absence.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Conducted regular home visits to check on pets while owners were away, providing peace of mind through routine updates.
- Reduced client anxiety regarding pet separation during vacations or work-related travel by providing regular photo updates showcasing animals'' well-being and happiness.
- Enhanced pets' emotional wellbeing by providing companionship and affection, reducing anxiety during their owners' absence.
Caregiver
Sonny Hinson (my Father)
Pierre Part, LA
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided personalized care to improve daily living activities for my Father when he was diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer on the weekends until I took my finals for semester 1 for PN classes then stayed full time to help care for him until his death.
- Developed engaging activities and routines to enhance social interaction and cognitive stimulation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces to promote a safe environment.
- Monitored Dad's health changes, reporting concerns to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Implemented strategies to improve Dad's comfort and emotional well-being through compassionate support.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built a strong relationship with Dad to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged Dad in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced Dad's comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help Dad achieve nutritional objectives.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for Dad by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to our family during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Turned and positioned Dad to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Changed dressings to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Pet Sitter
Doug & Glee Moore
Jena, LA
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided daily care for house cats, ensuring safety and well-being.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
- Conducted regular home visits to check on pets while owners were away, providing peace of mind through routine updates.
- Reduced client anxiety regarding pet separation during vacations or work-related travel by providing regular photo updates showcasing animals'' well-being and happiness.
- Enhanced pets' emotional wellbeing by providing companionship and affection, reducing anxiety during their owners' absence.
- Monitored pet behavior for signs of distress or health issues, reporting findings promptly.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
- Administered medications as directed by pet owners, maintaining accurate records.
- Developed tailored exercise routines to meet individual pet needs and energy levels.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for pets through regular cleaning and sanitation practices.
Special Education Paraprofessional
LaSalle Parish School Board
Jena, LA
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Assisted students with special needs in daily academic activities and social interactions.
- Supported classroom management by implementing behavior intervention strategies under teacher supervision.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning styles and individual student requirements.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) and track student progress.
- Monitored and documented student performance, providing feedback to educators for tailored instruction.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents to enhance educational outcomes.
- Maintained a safe, organized classroom environment conducive to learning for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Responded proactively to emerging challenges by adapting instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous progress toward established goals for each student''s academic success and personal growth.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies tailored to each student''s unique learning style, promoting greater comprehension across subject areas.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Utilized assistive technology tools strategically in order to facilitate increased independence among students with diverse learning needs.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion within the school community by modeling respectful interactions and encouraging open communication among all stakeholders involved in the education of special needs students.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
Caregiver
Clarinda Moffett Breland Bradford (Grandmother)
Jena, LA
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing quality of life for my maternal grandmother when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
- Implemented engaging activities to stimulate cognitive function and maintain mental health.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, prioritizing hygiene and comfort in living space.
- Ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced her comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help her achieve nutritional objectives.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for her by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided emotional support to her and our family during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support her nutritional needs.
- Prioritized her dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Transported her to events and activities, and shopping trips.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in her health status to her nurses and physician.
- Supported daily hygiene needs when she became too weak to care for herself by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep her bedroom clean.
- Monitored her overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Guided her to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter. I became her power of attorney.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Jena, LA05-2026
No Degree - Secondary Education/Psychology
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, INSkills
- Honest and trustworthy
- Positive attitude
- Clean background check
- Medication administration
- Care plan adherence
- Infection control
- Health monitoring
- Client privacy
- Calm demeanor
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
Timeline
Caregiver
Sonny Hinson (my Father)
10.2024 - 12.2024
Pet Sitter
Doug & Glee Moore
10.2023 - 09.2024
Pet Sitter
Tommy & Mary Moffett
01.2022 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
LaSalle Parish School Board
08.2012 - 05.2013
Caregiver
Clarinda Moffett Breland Bradford (Grandmother)
08.2011 - 05.2012
Licensed Practical Nursing
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
No Degree - Secondary Education/Psychology
Indiana University, Bloomington