Valerie Khaloo
Ithaca,NY
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong communication and time management skills. Proven ability to create safe and nurturing environments for children and adults, ensuring their well-being and development. Recognized for reliability and empathy, contributing positively to team dynamics and organizational goals. Proficient in problem-solving and conflict resolution, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
After-School Care Provider
Ithaca Community Childcare Center
Ithaca, NY
09.2022 - Current
- Supervised children during after-school hours; ensuring safety and providing support.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Managed student behavior in an appropriate manner according to school policies.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to students who needed it.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Organized recreational activities, such as games and crafts, to engage the children.
- Supported children with special needs, adapting activities to meet diverse requirements.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to childcare topics.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies when disputes arose among students.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
Clinical Student Nurse
Community College Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered local, inhalation, and intravenous anesthetics.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding and grooming tasks.
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
- Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and needed for assistance and social and emotional support.
- Turned bedridden patients to avoid bedsores.
- Reminded patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
- Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques.
- Reviewed patient dietary restrictions and food allergies to verify appropriate diet.
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
- Assisted with wound care management, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Assisted with mobility, including transferring patients using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Assisted in patient care activities under supervision of registered nurse, including bathing, feeding, and dressing.
- Participated in clinical simulations and workshops to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control protocols when caring for patients.
- Read and understood patient assignment list and reviewed charts to check for special conditions.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols related to pain management, symptom control.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Advantage Health services
Charlottesville, PA
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Pest Control Technician
Hardy Henry Services Ltd.
Pailles, Port Louis
01.2013 - 04.2017
- Recommended treatment and prevention methods for pest problems to clients.
- Recorded work activities performed.
- Inspected premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property, wall and roof porosity and access to infested locations.
- Directed or assisted other workers in treatment or extermination processes to eliminate or control rodents, insects, or weeds.
- Sprayed or dusted chemical solutions, powders, or gases into rooms, onto clothing, furnishings, or wood, or over marshlands, ditches, or catch basins.
Office Assistant/Diver
Orca Dive Club Mauritius
Perebere, Mauritius
04.2010 - 04.2013
- Supported staff, performing data entry and administrative duties.
- Sorted and indexed correspondence, setting up and maintaining specialized filing systems.
Office Clerk
Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
01.2000 - 03.2008
- Scheduled appointments, maintaining calendars for personnel.
- Participated in team meetings, providing input and suggestions on organizational practices.
- Reviewed and evaluated work of staff unit to determine quantity and quality.
- Leveraged financial software to assist with accounting tasks.
- Communicated with customers, employees and other individuals to answer questions, disseminated and explained information, take orders and address complaints.
- Participated in athletic events or competitive sports.
- Composed letters and other correspondence, fostering external communications on behalf of leadership.
- Mobilized office operations by sorting deliveries and ordering and organizing supplies.
Education
Associate in Nursing/Associate in Liberal arts - Nursing Candidate
Community college of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05.2023
Liberal Studies -
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VA05.2020
Skills
- Social and emotional development
- Activity planning
- Safety protocols
- Behavior management
- Special needs support
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Behavioral management
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Sensory activities planning
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Adaptability
- CPR certified
- Observation and assessment
- Caring and responsible
- Understanding of ADHD
- Excel
- Power Point
- Strong emotional intelligence
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Isolation Precautions
- Patient Feeding
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Reading Comprehension
- IV Insertion
- Infection Control Procedures
- Nasogastric (NG) Tubes
- Needs Assessment
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Convalescent Care
Certification
- GED
- Certified Nurse Aid
- OCFS certification on child safety.
- Certified rescue Scuba Diver
Languages
Bilingual, Fluent, Native, Beginner
Affiliations
- Certified rescue diver
- MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction)
- Sailing
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
creole
Native/ Bilingual
Volunteer/Interests
- Farm assistant
- Habitat for humanity
- Afro-cuban dance
- Neuroscience/psychology
Future Plan
- Getting my Bachelor of Social Sciences to become a therapist.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
After-School Care Provider
Ithaca Community Childcare Center
09.2022 - Current
Clinical Student Nurse
Community College Allegheny County
08.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Advantage Health services
03.2019 - 06.2020
Pest Control Technician
Hardy Henry Services Ltd.
01.2013 - 04.2017
Office Assistant/Diver
Orca Dive Club Mauritius
04.2010 - 04.2013
Office Clerk
Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
01.2000 - 03.2008
Associate in Nursing/Associate in Liberal arts - Nursing Candidate
Community college of Allegheny County
Liberal Studies -
Piedmont Virginia Community College
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