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Blake Prusky
Schenectady
Summary
Resiliant Direct Support Professional with solid background assisting patients with basic needs and care. Knowledgeable about medical procedures, recreational requirements and protective measures. Perceptive individual familiar with social and community services rules and regulations. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care.
Offering strong commitment to patient care and eagerness to learn and grow in clinical environment. Brings ability to quickly grasp medical procedures and patient care protocols. Ready to use and develop skills in administering medication and recording vital signs within the agency
Developed critical healthcare skills in fast-paced medical environment, including patient care and medication administration. Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and ability to follow medical protocols accurately. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging transferrable skills in clinical support and patient interaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Technician
Vanderheyden Hall
01.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and recording laboratory tests.
- Promoted patient satisfaction with clear communication about testing processes while ensuring their comfort during sample collection.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing critical data for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy by adhering to established protocols and quality control measures.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate test ordering and interpretation of results.
- Built strong relationships with colleagues across departments by collaborating well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- MARS updates and renewals monthly.
- Medication and narcotic counts
- Coordination with providers and scheduling consults
Direct Support Professional
Vanderheyden's Hall
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
City Carrier
Usps
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Obtained signed receipts for registered, certified and insured mail, collecting associated charges and completing necessary paperwork.
- Obtained receipts for registered and certain insured mail.
- Took outgoing mail from customers by hand and obtained letters from boxes.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
OPWDD
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Monitored changes in physical condition or behaviors of clients which may indicate need for further medical attention or intervention.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Dependency Counseling
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05-2014
Skills
- Client documentation
- ADL support
- Recreation
- Care plan assessment
- Social skills development
- Active listening
- Nutrition planning and shopping
- Compassionate client care
- Client safety and first aid
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Community integration
- Client advocacy
- Behavioral support
- Direct patient care
- Patient interaction
- Patient care coordination
- Medication administration
- Patient care documentation
- Maintaining inventory
Accomplishments
NCBI Cultural Diversity Awareness Certicate
Autism Awareness Certicate
Affiliations
Hard working multi-tasker who handles the dietary and meal planning for the Ira on top of primary duties as a Dsp.
Certification
First aid Certification
Amap certified
Scip-r certified
Interests
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Certified Medical Technician
Vanderheyden Hall
01.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Vanderheyden's Hall
06.2024 - Current
City Carrier
Usps
02.2024 - 06.2024
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
OPWDD
01.2022 - 02.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Dependency Counseling
Hudson Valley Community College
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