Samantha Martz
Ocala,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple responsibilities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Armor Ridge Group Home
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Worked directly with four individuals who had both physical and intellectual disabilities in the home
- Administered medication to each individual every day according to their charts and Doctor's orders
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Took vital signs of each individual every day.
- Provided necessary wound care services to an individual enrolled in a specialized program.
- Took individuals to medical appointments as needed.
- Monitored and logged daily bowel logs for each individual.
- Transferred patients from their wheelchairs to their beds multiple times daily.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
Camp Counselor
Nosoca Pines Ranch
05.2021 - 07.2024
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games, and field trips while maintaining a safe environment.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect the safety of recreational activity participants.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through an enthusiastic leadership style.
- Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs.
- Led nightly devotional services for spiritual growth opportunities for all campers.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
- Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
Anatomy and Physiology Teacher's Assistant
Southern Adventist University
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Graded tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Tutored and assisted students individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
- Copied and distributed classroom materials.
- Led discussion sections, tutorials or laboratory sections.
- Supported faculty clerical needs in the Biology department by preparing class materials, collecting assignments, stocking supplies and completing other support tasks.
- Informed students of procedures for completing and submitting class work.
- Ensured safety of students by monitoring all activities during the lab session.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Instructed students on how to handle hazardous materials appropriately.
Front Desk Receptionist
Southern Adventist University
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Explained policies and procedures to visitors.
- Received incoming calls and coordinated with staff to fulfill customer requests.
- Operated telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls to appropriate personnel.
- Greeted visitors entering establishment to determine nature and purpose of visit.
- Coordinated pick-up and delivery of express mail services.
- Supplied callers with office address and directions, employee email addresses and phone extensions.
- Reported maintenance concerns or repairs to appropriate supervisor for prompt remediation.
- Vacuummed floors to maintain organized, professional appearance.
Physician Shadow
Dr. Charles Alexander Morgan
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Accompanied Dr. Morgan at nursing homes when doing rounds
- Discussed histories and current symptoms or complaints with patients.
- Familiarized myself with basic medical terminology used by physicians during consultations and examinations.
Teacher's Assistant
Collegedale Adventist Middle School
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted teacher with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
Barn Staff Member
Rocking A Ranch
05.2016 - 08.2020
- Maintained equine health with proactive grooming, clipping, trimming, and parasite control.
- Maintained and repaired barn equipment and tools.
- Cleaned tack and equipment after use.
- Held horses for veterinarian during health checks and care or for farrier for trimming and shoeing of horse hooves.
- Updated records with data about animal growth, feeding patterns, costs and behaviors.
- Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.
- Assisted with daily barn chores, such as mucking stalls and refilling hay bales.
- Supervised young riders during their lessons to ensure they followed safety protocols.
- Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving horses or riders.
- Provided feed, water, and grooming to horses in a timely manner.
- Assisted with loading horses onto trailers for transport purposes when required.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Unloaded hay, grain and other goods to neatly store in proper location.
- Handled, walked, and brushed horses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology-Biomedical
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale05-2024
High School Diploma -
Shenendoah Valley Academy
New Market05-2020
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Reliable team player
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Adaptable
- Time Management
Affiliations
- I enjoy playing volleyball, pickleball, and soccer in my free time. I also enjoy spending time in the barn and riding my horse.
- Aside from sports, I enjoy reading and taking walks with my husband.
Accomplishments
- I have maintained high honors since grade school.
- I was in the National Honors Society
- I was the Salutatorian of my graduating class (in High School).
Certification
- CPR-certified
- First-Aid Certified
Timeline
Anatomy and Physiology Teacher's Assistant
Southern Adventist University
01.2023 - 05.2024
Direct Support Professional
Armor Ridge Group Home
05.2022 - 08.2024
Front Desk Receptionist
Southern Adventist University
01.2022 - 05.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Collegedale Adventist Middle School
12.2021 - 05.2022
Camp Counselor
Nosoca Pines Ranch
05.2021 - 07.2024
Physician Shadow
Dr. Charles Alexander Morgan
05.2020 - 08.2022
Barn Staff Member
Rocking A Ranch
05.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology-Biomedical
Southern Adventist University
High School Diploma -
Shenendoah Valley Academy
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