Renea M. McFadden

• Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
• Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
• Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
• Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
• Facilitated communication between home and school by providing information about student progress and activities at school.
• Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
• Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
• Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
• Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
• Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
• Assisted neurodiverse students with classwork and activity preparation.
• Provided disabled students with assistive devices and supportive technology.
• Facilitated group discussions among students about assigned topics.
• Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
• Helped students stow book bags, coats and other items in cubbies.

• Supported teachers by helping to implement classroom instruction and activities.
• Led lessons on 4 subjects to classes averaging 8 special needs students with Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disorders and genetic disabilities.
• Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
• Coached students on speech patterns using augmentative/alternative communication methods.
• Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
• Eliminated learning gaps and instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
• Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
• Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
• Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
• Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
• Supervised students awaiting after-school transportation and assisted students boarding and exiting school bus daily.

• Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
• Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
• Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
• Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
• Documented notes during patient visits.
• Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
• Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
• Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
• Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.

• Greeted and logged in students arriving office answered phone and correspondence as directed
• Prepared and maintained health records for all students with confidentiality
• As principal's designee, assess illness and injury determining when emergency medical service needs to be called
• Assists with infection control practices in the health office to maintain well and sick room areas as clean environments for providing care and to maintain equipment and supplies in an orderly manner
• Contacts parents/guardians for illness and injuries that occur to students in accordance with First Aid and Emergency Guidelines for School Staff
• Monitored students in health office; communicating appropriately with students, parents and teachers
• Performs specialized procedures (i.e., diabetic glucose monitoring, carbohydrate counting, and insulin dosage calculation; diapering/toileting; small volume nebulizer treatment
• Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures.
• Exhibits patience, courtesy and tact when dealing with students, parents and the community

• Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
• Delivered high level of care to every patient.
• Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
• Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
• Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.
• Maintained clean and neat environment in patient care area, checked and restocked supplies and handled linen management and trash removal.

• Assisted terminally ill patients with personal care, including bathing, grooming and dressing.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
• Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
• Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.

Work closely with team members to support quality of life, honoring the wishes of patients while maintaining the dignity of the individual and support of the family Provided assistance, which included bathing, grooming and dressing Emotionally supported grieving families by offering a listening ear, compassion and kindness.

Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health. Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration. Assisted nurses with cleaning G-tube, J-tube, and regular catheter insertion. Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility, and daily inputs and outputs. Insertion of IV saline locks. Blood draws, provided patients and families with emotional support.

• Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
• Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
• Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
• Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
• Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.

• Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
• Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
• Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
• Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
• Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
• Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.