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Education
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Dawn Mowbray

Dawn Mowbray

Warrenville,IL

Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for clients. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for individuals. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to individuals through physical and emotional support.

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Sharon Costabile
01.2023 - Current
  • Engaged Clients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in clients' health status to case manager.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Plan and Implement activities which encourage social, emotional and physical growth.

Personal Support Worker

Private Client
10.2023 - Current
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Assisted with dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication administration.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Administered G-Tube feedings.

Special Needs Nanny

Rydin Family
09.2020 - 03.2023
  • Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
  • Worked with individuals with special needs to increase social skills and independence.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to prevent accidents and promote health.
  • Transported individuals to appointments and activities to facilitate access to healthcare and community engagement.
  • Maintained confidentiality and privacy to protect individual's rights and well-being.
  • Engaged individuals in recreational and leisure activities to promote socialization and improve quality of life.
  • Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
  • Offered respite care for families to support well-being and prevent burnout.
  • Provided assistance to individuals with disabilities by helping with activities of daily living.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Data Entry Clerk

Treasure Keeper, Inc
02.2012 - 05.2020
  • Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
  • Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Entered data into various computer systems accurately using Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Created and maintained data entry logs to track data entry activities.
  • Managed and organized documents for data entry tasks.
  • Used computer software to store and retrieve data.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Silver Cross Hospital
09.2000 - 07.2007
  • Developed and implemented improved diagnostic standards for inpatient and outpatient exams in alignment with department goals.
  • Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
  • Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
  • Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic, and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
  • Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
  • Practiced safe testing methods by limiting radiation exposure to patients and personnel.
  • Performed technical procedures by applying radiopharmaceuticals to detect pathology.
  • Utilized computer data to develop information and process images for interpretation.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Radiation Therapy

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
02.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
08.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

North Central College, Naperville, IL
03.1992

Skills

  • Attentive to People
  • Service Documentation
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Incapacitation care
  • Team Collaboration
  • Group Counseling
  • Individual and family support
  • Strategic Planning
  • Problem-Solving
  • Calm Under Pressure

Timeline

Personal Support Worker - Private Client
10.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker - Sharon Costabile
01.2023 - Current
Special Needs Nanny - Rydin Family
09.2020 - 03.2023
Data Entry Clerk - Treasure Keeper, Inc
02.2012 - 05.2020
Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Silver Cross Hospital
09.2000 - 07.2007
College of DuPage - Associate of Applied Science, Radiation Therapy
College of DuPage - Associate of Applied Science, Nuclear Medicine
North Central College - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Dawn Mowbray