April Pitman Summerlin
Green Mountain,NC
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with experience at RHA, skilled in personal care and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance client independence through effective communication and tailored support plans. Adept at monitoring vital signs and fostering positive relationships, ensuring high-quality care and emotional support for individuals with diverse needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP
RHA
07.2023 - Current
- Supported individuals with daily living activities, enhancing quality of life and promoting independence.
- Assisted in developing personalized care plans, ensuring alignment with individual needs and goals.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals, facilitating timely interventions.
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies to promote positive outcomes for clients with diverse needs.
- Advocated for clients' rights and preferences, fostering a respectful and empowering environment.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Habilitation Technician
Maxim Healthcare
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence and improve quality of life.
- Documented client progress and behavior changes, ensuring accurate records for care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop tailored habilitation strategies for individual needs.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions under supervision, enhancing client engagement in activities.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients, encouraging participation in social and recreational activities.
- Instructed and reinforced target outcomes to help individuals achieve goals.
- Transported residents to and from appointments and other activities to encourage mobility.
- Recorded participant behavior and methods to alleviate barriers and progress toward goals.
- Supervised and assisted residents with grooming, personal hygiene, meal planning and housekeeping to promote activities of daily living.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures to comply with safety rules and regulations.
- Offered instructions to help individuals learn, retain or improve competencies for maximal functioning.
- Encouraged self-advocacy for clients by teaching effective communication skills and promoting decision-making autonomy whenever possible.
- Supported individuals with developmental disabilities in reaching their vocational goals through job coaching and skills development training sessions.
- Ensured clients'' safety and well-being by closely monitoring behavior patterns and reporting any concerns to supervisors.
- Increased client satisfaction levels through consistent delivery of high-quality care based on individual needs assessments.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, adjusting strategies as necessary to maximize results.
- Improved clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate care, assistance with personal hygiene, and mobility support.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the habilitation process.
- Contributed to a positive group home environment by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and adherence to regulations.
- Fostered an inclusive setting where all clients had equal access to opportunities while respecting their unique preferences.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging situations, helping them build resilience and coping skills.
- Enhanced client independence by implementing personalized support plans and daily living skills training.
- Maintained professional development through ongoing training, staying current on best practices in habilitation services and enhancing the quality of care provided to clients.
- Promoted healthy habits for clients by supporting balanced meal planning, exercise routines, and medical appointments when needed.
- Assisted with the coordination of transportation services for clients'' medical appointments or community outings as required.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by assisting them in accessing local resources and participating in social activities.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
Education
GED -
MAYLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Spruce Pine, NCSkills
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- ProAct A&B
- Wheelchair Securement
- Medication Aide
- Infection Control
- Promoting Optimal Health
- Protectiing Personal Health
- Attention to detail
- Quality of Life ( Abuse, Neglect,& Exploitation
- Cultural Diversité
- Overdose Kit
- Electrical Hazard Safety
- Healthy Eating
- Therap: SCOMM, ISP Data,
- Therap for DSPs, QPs, and Program Managers
- Foundation of Ethics & intégrité
- HIPPA : Understanding Rights
- Endorsed Instructor Level Wheelchair Securement 101 and 102
- Monkey Pox
- QuickMAR
- Foundation of IDD
- QuickMAR: documenting orders & Reports
- PPE: Masks,Gowns, Gloves
- FLSA: Timetracking, for Non-exempt Employees
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Vital signs monitoring
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Attentive to people
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Dressing assistance
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Dementia care
- Ability to lift
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient confidentiality
- Supportive personality
- Safety compliance
- Relationship building
- Meal planning and preparation
- Cooking meals
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping
- Caring companionship
- Bedside manner
- Personal care worker
- Emotional support
- Wound care
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Meal preparation
- Feeding assistance
- Team building
- Vitals monitoring and documentation
- Personal care aide
- Self motivation
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- CPR/AED
- First aid training
- Goal setting
- First aid certification
- Professionalism
- Client transportation
- Patient advocacy
- Medical chart documentation
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Record keeping
- Mobility assistance
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- Injury prevention
- Errands
- Emergency response
- Personal care aide (PCA)
- Professional demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
American Red Cross first aid cpr
Timeline
DSP
RHA
07.2023 - Current
Habilitation Technician
Maxim Healthcare
03.2020 - Current
GED -
MAYLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE