Seasoned Direct Support Professional and Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record of providing exceptional patient care and support at CSI Inc. and other reputable healthcare organizations. Skilled in medication administration and crisis intervention, I excel in building meaningful relationships with clients, enhancing their well-being and independence. Demonstrates a strong ability to collaborate with teams and advocate effectively for client needs, ensuring a 100% compliance with health and safety standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
CSI Inc.
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
04.2024 - Current
Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
ST FAVOR HEALTH CARE SERVIVES
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
07.2022 - Current
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
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 patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Allies Inc
WINSLOW, NEW JERSEY
04.2020 - 03.2023
Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
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