Sameerah David
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Beanstalk Preschool
Philadelphia, PA
03.2024 - Current
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior.
- Monitored student progress throughout the day.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
Nannie
NoLib Nannies
Philadelphia, PA
02.2019 - Current
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
- Monitored behavior of the children to enforce appropriate conduct standards set by parents.
- Provided positive reinforcement through rewards systems for good behavior.
- Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caring heart nursing and rehabilitation center
Philadelphia, PA
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cheltenham 600 Nursing and Rehabilitaion Center
Philadelphia, PA
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Immaculate Mary Rehabilitation Center
Philadelphia, PA
06.2010 - 05.2015
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evangelical Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
Philadelphia, PA
05.2006 - 08.2010
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ashton Hall Nursing Home
Philadelphia, PA
02.2005 - 11.2006
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Effective Lesson Planning
- Program Development
- Project Coordination
- Information Organization
- Instructional Planning
- Effective Parent Engagement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Beanstalk Preschool
03.2024 - Current
Nannie
NoLib Nannies
02.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caring heart nursing and rehabilitation center
07.2016 - 01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cheltenham 600 Nursing and Rehabilitaion Center
06.2016 - 11.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Immaculate Mary Rehabilitation Center
06.2010 - 05.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evangelical Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2006 - 08.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ashton Hall Nursing Home
02.2005 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University
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