Dawnice Wilkins
Clayton,NC
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professional with experience in assisting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Strong skills in promoting client dignity, independence, and positive interactions within the community. Have made significant contributions in previous roles by implementing personalized care plans that improved overall quality of life for clients. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and patience needed for this challenging role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Management Care Services
Raleigh, NC
06.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Medication Aide
Serenity Falls FCH
Raleigh, NC
06.2022 - Current
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided medication management services to clients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on their needs and preferences.
- Conducted regular assessments of client's symptoms, responses to treatments, and progress towards goals.
- Provided education on safe medication practices for family members and caregivers of discharged patients.
- Attended continuing education classes related to medication administration topics.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and maintained related medical records under supervision.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
- Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-up.
- Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients.
- Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
Tax Preparer
Your Taxlady
Clayton, NC
01.2020 - Current
- Prepared and reviewed tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations and trusts.
- Compiled data from clients to accurately complete tax forms.
- Identified potential deductions to minimize clients' tax liabilities.
Care Provider
Instant Caregiver
Raleigh, NC
05.2020 - 10.2023
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation.
- Administered medications according to instructions from the client's physician.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients through active listening skills and compassionate understanding of individual needs.
- Followed prescribed care plans created by health professionals when providing services to each client.
- Worked collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team involved in the care of each patient.
- Responded appropriately to emergency situations involving clients while adhering to safety regulations.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential information about patients.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Maintained safety by eliminating hazards and correcting issues.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Desert High S
Edwards, CA06-1991
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VASome College (No Degree) - Computer Information Systems
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NCSkills
- Transportation
- Client documentation
- ADL support
- Medical office administration
- Charting and documentation
- EMR / EHR
- Care plan assessment
- Support plan management
- First-aid and CPR
- Nutrition
- First aid and safety
- Health and safety requirements
- Healthcare
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Management Care Services
06.2023 - Current
Medication Aide
Serenity Falls FCH
06.2022 - Current
Care Provider
Instant Caregiver
05.2020 - 10.2023
Tax Preparer
Your Taxlady
01.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Desert High S
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Norfolk State University
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Information Systems
Wayne Community College
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