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COLEEN RUSSELL

Saltillo,MS

Summary

Reliable healthcare support professional with experience delivering hands-on care to patients and adults with developmental disabilities. Monitors vital signs, intake and output, and blood glucose levels; assists with mobility, hygiene, feeding, and medication support; and uses calm de-escalation to protect safety and improve care follow-through.

Overview

1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

NURSE TECHNICIAN

Corewell Health
St. Joseph, MI
01.2023 - Current
  • Provide direct patient care while maintaining patient comfort, dignity, privacy, and safety.
  • Monitored and documented vital signs, intake and output, and blood glucose levels to ensure accurate patient assessments.
  • Assisted with mobility, hygiene, feeding, and activities of daily living to enhance patient independence and comfort.
  • Perform hourly rounding and promptly report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
  • Documented care in Epic and collaborated with the healthcare team to improve patient care coordination and outcomes.

PROFESSIONAL CARE TECHNICIAN

LADD, Inc.
Dowagiac, MI
01.2022 - 07.2026
  • Delivered personal care and daily living support, enhancing quality of life for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Assisted with medication administration, hygiene, meals, mobility, and community participation.
  • Promoted independence through tailored support and ensured accurate care documentation to track progress.
  • Provided behavioral support using crisis-intervention and de-escalation techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
01-2027

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • ADL assistance
  • Vital Signs
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Medication Administration
  • Epic EMR
  • Clinical documentation practices
  • Patient Safety
  • Crisis management
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Team Collaboration
  • Cultural Competence

Certification

  • TBRI Certificate Andrews University Berrien Springs MI, February 2025

Timeline

NURSE TECHNICIAN

Corewell Health
01.2023 - Current

PROFESSIONAL CARE TECHNICIAN

LADD, Inc.
01.2022 - 07.2026

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Andrews University
COLEEN RUSSELL