Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Clinical Experience
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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Anne Cheryl R. Abenes

Stockton,CA

Summary

Newly graduated SPD Technician certified in California with a background of hospital and acute care nursing experience. Looking for a any position that involves the use of my strong organizational skills, educational background and ability to work well with people.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional Supervisor

Cynthia's Children Home
06.2021 - Current
  • Promoted independence among clients by teaching essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and public transportation use.
  • Increased community integration for clients through the organization of social events, volunteer opportunities, and outings.
  • Enhanced individual care by developing personalized support plans for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct support professionals to identify areas of improvement and guide professional development.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by supporting team members, recognizing achievements, and addressing conflicts in a timely manner.
  • Addressed behavioral challenges proactively by implementing positive behavior supports and collaborating with behavioral specialists.
  • Ensured client safety and well-being through thorough monitoring, documentation, and reporting of incidents and progress.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.

Direct Support Professional

Bright Futures
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Provide supervision and training to consumers in all their daily activities.
  • Work directly with administrator/house manager concerning program implementation and development of new goals.
  • Assist consumer in self administration of prescribed medications according to the medication protocol.
  • Prepared 3 meals a day for residents and 2 nutritious snacks.
  • Must have appropriate knowledge to prepare special diets for clients who may need such service.
  • Ensure consumer safety at all times.
  • Completes regular visual inspections of the whole facility and its contents and reports repairs to the Administrator.
  • Conducts routine checks of all fire extinguishers and maintains such materials in good working order and document in maintenance log.
  • Document and report any changes in consumers behavior and/or health to the administrator/house manager and in the daily notes.
  • Collect data and follow all behavior intervention plans, teaching plans and reinforcement plans as set forth by the behavior analyst consultant.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
  • Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities.

Instructor II

Central Valley Training Center (EAST)
05.2017 - 05.2019

Rapid Responder

Central Valley Training Center (RAPID PROGRAM)
03.2017 - 05.2019
  • Provide scheduled behavior supportive services to families caring for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  • Services are tailored to the needs of the individual and family, support existing behavioral programming and help maintain placement in the family home.
  • 1:1 services.

Instructor 1 Floater

Central Valley Training Center (WEST)
11.2016 - 05.2017
  • Counseled consumers to help them understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
  • Used role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures to instruct participants in a variety of ways.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Nurtured a supportive learning environment that was often used as a model for other classrooms.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Covered/substitute when another instructor is out of duty.
  • Relieved the classroom instructor during breaks.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses.
  • Consulted with consumers when developing long term plan goals and objectives.

Home Health Aide & Caregiver

HomeInstead Senior Care
03.2013 - 08.2014
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
  • Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
  • Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting
    instructions
  • Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys
  • Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients clothing and bedside tables/equipment
  • Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications

 

 


Education

Administrator Certificate - Children's CCL

Pending Receipt 2025
01-2025

Certificate - Sterile Processing and Distribution

California Pacific International College
22612 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
2013

Diploma - Vocational Nurse

Healthcare College of California
141 Acacia Street Stockton, CA 95202
2010

High School Diploma - undefined

Thomas Alva Edison High School
1425 S. Center Street Stockton, CA 95206
2006

Skills

    Nursing Skills

  • Patient Care & Safety
  • Medical Terminology
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
  • Privacy / HIPAA Regulations
  • Patient Advocacy and Support

    Computer Skills

  • Word processing and publication: Microsoft Word & Publisher
  • Spreadsheets and database: Microsoft Excel
  • Presentation: Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Email: Google, Yahoo, Aol, Msn

    • Language Skills

  • Speak, read and writes in Tagalog

Certification

  • Certified DSP 1, Bright Futures Residential - 2019
  • Certified DSP 2, Bright Futures Residential - 2021
  • Certified CPR / AED / First Aid, Cynthia's Children Home - 6/1/2023 ID#: 268872

Clinical Experience

SPD Training
Laboratory Instructor: Celeste James
22612 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
October 2013 to November 2013

  

  • Sterilize equipment and supplies using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave
  • Follows established policies and produces, objectives, safety and sensitivity to confidential information
  • Ensure sterilized packages and tray wraps contain appropriate instruments and indicators before sterilization
  • Ensure that instruments and equipment are, lubricated, and in good working order prior to sterilization
  • Report any sterilizer malfunction or positive BI results to Supervisor immediately
  • Performs and documents quality control aspects of sterile processing
  • Receives, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, and wraps surgical instruments and trays for sterilization with careful consideration for
    functionality and completeness of trays


Vocational Nurse Aide
La Salette Health & Rehabilitation Center
537 E Fulton St. Stockton, CA 95204
December 2009 to August 2010



Vocational Nurse Aide
Wagner Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
9289 Branstetter Pl. Stockton, CA 95209
November 2009 to August 2010


Vocational Nurse Aide
Valley Gardens Health Care & Rehabilitation Center
1517 E. Knickerbocker Dr. Stockton, CA 95210
January 2009 to August 2010


Vocational Nurse Aide
Dr. Geny Burgos, MD - Pediatrics
1801 E. March Ln. C340 Stockton, CA 95210
July 2010 to July 2010


Vocational Nurse Aide
San Joaquin General Hospital
500 W. Hospital Rd. French Camp, CA 95231
April 2010 to May 2010

Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a RN.

  • Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions
  • Administer prescribed medication or start intravenous fluids, and note times and amounts on patients' chart
  • Answer patients' calls
  • Measure and record patient's vital signs such as; height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration
  • Provide basic patient care and treatments such as; dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, or performing catheterizations
  • Record fluid and food intake and output
  • Assemble and use equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers

 
Child Care Assistant
Head Start Child Development
5506 Tam O' Shanter Dr. Stockton, CA 95210
July 2010 to July 2010

  • Observe and monitor children's play activities.
  • Keep records on individuals children, including daily observation and information about activities
  • Keep track on meals served and medication administered
  • Instruct children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits
  • Assist in preparing food for children and serve meals and refreshments to children and regulate rest periods

 

Volunteer Experience

Religious Education Catechism Teacher
St. George Church
120 W. Fifth Street Stockton, CA 95206
September 2011 to Present

Sharing in the mission work of the church by walking and sharing in the faith. Teaching the Good News with the elementary school age children
and building community with their families.

  • Prepared and prompt for weekly classes
  • Teach a class (75-90 minutes)
  • Arrive at least 20 minutes before class to set up and greet students
  • Pray with the students and motivate the children to serve others
  • Prepare children to receive their Holy Sacraments; First Communion and Confirmation

References

DeAngelo Casey (Former Co-Worker)                                                                                     
Ph: (209) 581-5179


Shaina Folkes (Former Co-Worker)

Ph: (707) 712-3435


Andrea McDaniel (Co-Worker)

Ph: (209) 922-4280


Angelica Campbell (Friend)

Ph: (209) 898-9434


Casey Chavez (Friend)

Ph: (209) 981-4598

Timeline

Direct Support Professional Supervisor

Cynthia's Children Home
06.2021 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Bright Futures
01.2019 - 05.2021

Instructor II

Central Valley Training Center (EAST)
05.2017 - 05.2019

Rapid Responder

Central Valley Training Center (RAPID PROGRAM)
03.2017 - 05.2019

Instructor 1 Floater

Central Valley Training Center (WEST)
11.2016 - 05.2017

Home Health Aide & Caregiver

HomeInstead Senior Care
03.2013 - 08.2014

Certificate - Sterile Processing and Distribution

California Pacific International College

Diploma - Vocational Nurse

Healthcare College of California

High School Diploma - undefined

Thomas Alva Edison High School

Administrator Certificate - Children's CCL

Pending Receipt 2025

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