Rebecca Higbee
Kuna,ID
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional and nursing student with a strong background in patient care and education. Experienced as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Comfort Hospice Care, providing exceptional patient support and end-of-life care, and as a Substitute Teacher for Elko County School District and Lincoln County School District, fostering positive environments for learning and growth. Highly adaptable and skilled in patient assessment, communication, and teamwork, with a commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Elko County School District
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Lincoln County School District
09.1994 - 11.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfort Hospice Care
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Eagle Gate College
Boise, ID12-2025
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Patient care
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate
Accomplishments
I have earned the Deans List With Distinction Award for each semester of nursing school.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Elko County School District
09.2020 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfort Hospice Care
12.2017 - 12.2018
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Lincoln County School District
09.1994 - 11.2019
No Degree - Nursing
Eagle Gate College
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