Tara Ramo
Wright City,MO
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Sympathetic Activity Director with passion for conducting recreational and therapeutic activities. In-depth understanding of skill-based programs and activities. Strong program management skills with 2 year-year history of building effective recreational programs to meet community needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Activities
St. Andrews @ New Florence
10.2023 - Current
- Develop, publish, promote and distribute a calendar of activities for the month, set up volunteers for activities
- Create, advertise and assist with a weekend cart, made up of puzzles, Uno, etc
- Create, lead and execute activities for the residents
- Monitor and communicate changes in residents' physical, mental, and emotional well-being
- Organize Resident Christmas, work with vendors and volunteers for resident parties
- Create, organize and execute holiday parties for residents
- Decorate facility for Seasonal Holiday's
- Chart all activities with each individual daily
- Develop, publish and distribute weekend packet with weekend activities
- Champion hospitality and deliver excellent customer service to residents, families and visitors.
Activity Director
Lincoln County Nursing and Rehab
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Promote healthy lifestyle, create a calendar of activities for the month, set up volunteers for activities
- Create, lead and execute activities for the residents
- Monitor and communicate changes in residents' physical, mental, and emotional well-being
- Attend CarePlan meetings every week
- Create, organize and execute holiday parties for residents
- Decorate facility for Seasonal Holiday's
- Chart all activities with each individual daily
- Chart MDS and Progress notes on Matrix.
CMT/CNA
Park Place at WingHaven
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Observe and administer medication, assist with ads while providing dignity and respect
- Adhere to company policies and procedures
- Observe the 5 rights in medication administration
C.M.T
Gamma road lodge
12.2018 - 07.2022
- Chart and pass medications to residents in a Ltc facility
- Assist nurse's with passing residents who require timed medications
- Also help cna's with care of resident's after completion of my job duties
Certified Medication Technician
PULSE MEDICAL STAFFING
06.2017 - 03.2022
- Passing medication, assisting residents in adl's
- Adhering to policies and procedures of different SNF facilities, time management and responsible medication administration.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
LSS st. Josephs bluffs
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Assist residents in adl's
- Give charge nurse any new details on resident's health
- Observe and report and decline in residents health, chart i's and o's
- Provide care to residents regardless or ability while providing dignity and respect
Correctional Officer
Missouri Department of Corrections
07.2013 - 06.2017
- Insure the safety and security of the institution, follow policy and procedures
- Provide security of my fellow co workers and be first responder in emergency situations
- Work as a team and be firm fair and consistent.
Forensic Rehab Specialist
Fulton State Hospital
07.2011 - 07.2013
- Observe and report all client activities
- Provide security for all staff and clients
- Do routine face checks every 15 minutes
- Provide dignity and respect to those residing in the institution.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Gasconade Manor District
04.2007 - 06.2010
- Observe and report adl's Monitor all patient I and O's and chart
- Help and monitor all patients ambulatory movements and reposition all clients q 2 hrs when bed ridden use of gate belts and all safety equipment
- Familiar with the use of hoyer lifts and sit to stand lifts.
Education
High school or equivalent -
UCC
06.2006
Skills
- Certified medication technician (5 years)
- Caregiving (10 years)
- Computer skills
- Patient service
- Documentation review
- Leadership (2 years)
- HIPAA
- Phone etiquette
- Office experience
- Program management
Certification
- 78842A CNA/CMT
- CPR
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- First Aid Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- Certified Medication Technician
- Certified Medication Aide
- AED Certification
- Driver's License
Additional Information
Certified Activity Director by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Current CMT Certification. 20 Years as a certified Nurses Assistant
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Director of Activities
St. Andrews @ New Florence
10.2023 - Current
Activity Director
Lincoln County Nursing and Rehab
05.2023 - 10.2023
CMT/CNA
Park Place at WingHaven
05.2022 - 05.2023
C.M.T
Gamma road lodge
12.2018 - 07.2022
Certified Medication Technician
PULSE MEDICAL STAFFING
06.2017 - 03.2022
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
LSS st. Josephs bluffs
01.2017 - 12.2018
Correctional Officer
Missouri Department of Corrections
07.2013 - 06.2017
Forensic Rehab Specialist
Fulton State Hospital
07.2011 - 07.2013
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Gasconade Manor District
04.2007 - 06.2010
High school or equivalent -
UCC
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