Chelsea Vazquez
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience. Adept in medication administration and compassionate caregiving. Excelled in behavioral management and client support, significantly enhancing patient well-being. Proven track record in employing first aid and safety skills to ensure optimal care. Committed to advancing patient care standards through continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Arthur Daniel Agency
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- 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.
- Prepare and administer daily medication.
- Provide transportation to do weekly activities (i.e. laundry, bank, food shopping).
Front Desk/Medical Assistant
CityMD Urgent Care
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Handled sensitive situations involving distressed patients calmly while demonstrating empathy and professionalism.
- Supported administrative tasks such as mail distribution or document scanning when necessary to maximize overall team productivity.
- Verified insurance coverage for patients, minimizing billing errors and reducing financial stress on the practice.
- Improved office supply inventory management, reducing costs by monitoring usage patterns and ordering items as needed.
- Preformed necessary testing (i.e. Covid swab, flu tests, urine cultures).
- Opening and closing of site.
Senior PCA
Staten Island University Hosptial
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Measured patient vital signs.
- Tested glucose levels (finger stick).
- Navigated patient's EHR digital health records.
- Collected necessary samples for the lab when needed.
- Preformed EKG on patients.
- Emergency room, pediatric and trauma unit experience
Direct Support Professional
A Very Special Place
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- 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.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Education
High School Diploma -
Port Richmond High School
Staten Island, NY01-2016
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Client Transportation
- Individualized Support Planning
- Care Plan Management
- EMR / EHR
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Arthur Daniel Agency
06.2023 - 08.2024
Front Desk/Medical Assistant
CityMD Urgent Care
01.2022 - 05.2023
Senior PCA
Staten Island University Hosptial
09.2019 - 11.2021
Direct Support Professional
A Very Special Place
03.2016 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Port Richmond High School
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