Compassionate, dependable, patient, dedicated, knowledgeable worker with a heartfelt commitment to enhance quality of life and develop full potential.
Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.
Experience in providing emotional support & assistance/mentoring through warmth and compassionate caring. I will do my best in everything possible.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Mentor
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch
10.2019 - Current
Work with children and families. Create & organize therapeutic activities that a child enjoys, provide positive role modeling, and offer emotional support.
Facilitated individual & group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve self confidence.
Personal Caregiver
Self Employed Services
05.2025 - Current
Assist an elderly man in his home.
Running Health Coach Specialist
Self Employed Services
04.2001 - 04.2019
Since 2001 helped numerous runners achieve their lifetime bests. Used cutting edge science to help guide athletes in the areas of holistic nutrition, goal setting, heart rate zones, training paces, mind body techniques, weight training and more.
Please see JourneySoulRunning.com
~Working together we can turn your dreams into reality~
Professional Trainer
Self Employed Services
09.1999 - 04.2019
Trained very hard to try to qualify for the Olympic Trials. Achieved my dream by Qualifying for the 2004 & 2008 Olympic Marathon Trials.
Also achieved National Champion Mtn Running & placed 9th in the worlds Turkey.
PR 15:52 Track 5k & 32:48 10k Deseret News.
~ Believe in your Dreams~
Home Health Aide
Partners In Home Care
09.1994 - 12.1999
Completed entries in care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to nurse manager.
Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and teaching on home health aid care tasks.
Home Health Case Manager RN
Headwaters Home Health
11.1996 - 06.1999
Provided compassionate professional care to families in their homes.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Psychiatric RN
Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital
01.1996 - 11.1996
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing changing conditions.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Reiki 2 Energy Practitioner - Reiki
Rocky Mountain School of Photography
Missoula, MT
07.2016
Personal Fitness
Ace Personal Trainer in Health Science
San Diego, CA
12.1999
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing Education
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
12.1995
Associates In Early Education - Early Childhood Education
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL
06.1991
Skills
Social interaction & active listening
CPR and first aid certification
Client documentation skills
Emotional support
Case management experience
Recreational activities
Professionalism
Problem-solving aptitude
Effective communication
Decision-making
Multitasking Abilities
Organizational skills
Compassionate client care
Coping skill teaching
Personable and friendly
Coaching
Timeline
Personal Caregiver
Self Employed Services
05.2025 - Current
Therapeutic Mentor
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch
10.2019 - Current
Running Health Coach Specialist
Self Employed Services
04.2001 - 04.2019
Professional Trainer
Self Employed Services
09.1999 - 04.2019
Home Health Case Manager RN
Headwaters Home Health
11.1996 - 06.1999
Psychiatric RN
Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital
01.1996 - 11.1996
Home Health Aide
Partners In Home Care
09.1994 - 12.1999
Reiki 2 Energy Practitioner - Reiki
Rocky Mountain School of Photography
Personal Fitness
Ace Personal Trainer in Health Science
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing Education
Montana State University
Associates In Early Education - Early Childhood Education
Home Support Specialist/Behavior Specialist at Yellowstone Boys And Girls RanchHome Support Specialist/Behavior Specialist at Yellowstone Boys And Girls Ranch