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Deanna Ferguson

Direct Support Professional
Brunswick,GA

Summary

The purpose is to transfer as a DSP to the department of Health and Human Services. As the enclose resume will attest I am reliable, organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Gateway
Brunswick , GA
2017.01 - Current
  • Worked five years at Gateway as a DSP
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.

32 Years of Teaching Experience

New York City Board Of Education
New York , NY
1974.09 - 2006.06
  • Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect or threats identified.
  • Planned, developed and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Advance Study in Administration

The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY
08.2006

Master of Arts - Graduate Schoolof Art

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
08.1979

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY
1974

Master of Science - Psychology/ Counseling

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
2012

Skills

  • Emergency Situations
  • Patient Restraint
  • Grocery Shopping
  • Community Integration
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Vital Signs Management

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Gateway
2017.01 - Current

32 Years of Teaching Experience

New York City Board Of Education
1974.09 - 2006.06

Bachelor of Arts - Advance Study in Administration

The College of Saint Rose

Master of Arts - Graduate Schoolof Art

Adelphi University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Marymount Manhattan College

Master of Science - Psychology/ Counseling

Capella University
Deanna FergusonDirect Support Professional