AKEM TESHOUNKONG
Beltsville,MD
Summary
Devoted personal care professional adept at monitoring client well-being and facilitating independence through assisted activities. Proven to focus on client convenience and comfort by promoting healthy habits. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Staff Member
MEDICAL CONSULTING MANAGEMENT
06.2023 - Current
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- 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.
Direct Support Professional
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Registered Nurse
HOPE CLINIC
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
HIGHER INSTITUTE OF APPLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES
CAMEROON07.2016
Skills
- Care Delivery
- Direct Patient Care
- Transportation
- ADL Support
Timeline
Direct Support Staff Member
MEDICAL CONSULTING MANAGEMENT
06.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
01.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
HOPE CLINIC
08.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
HIGHER INSTITUTE OF APPLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES