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Deanna Richardson

Deanna Richardson

Falls Village,CT

Summary

I'm devoted, caring and an attentive soul with an excellent work ethic. I'm committed to meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. With 23 years of hands-on experience, I remain eager to learn new skills and perform new tasks. I've mastered working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance and meet my companies needs.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

HHA

Private Duty
Stratford, CT
11.2004 - 06.2007
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Helped client with medication self-administration.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
  • Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
  • Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
  • Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.

Receptionist

Pace Motor Lines
Stratford, CT
06.1999 - 11.2004
  • Supported office clerical functions using word processing and other software, email and office machines.
  • Proofread and corrected correspondence and reports for error-free documentation.
  • Offered diverse clerical support to office team members, managed correspondence, answered telephone calls and tracked documentation.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.
  • Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
  • Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.

Customer Service Representative

Dan Perkins Auto Group
Milford, CT
06.2007 - 03.2012
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
  • Assisted customers with making payments or establishing payment plans to bring accounts current.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
  • Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.

DMV Title Clerk

Stratford Auto Sales
Stratford, CT
03.2012 - 10.2014
  • Managed and filed paperwork to transfer vehicle ownership title from dealer to purchaser for new, used and wholesale sales.
  • Maintained current DMV title regulations knowledge for each state and processed compliant paperwork regardless of states involved.
  • Investigated and solved accuracy issues on titles, odometer readings and power of attorney.
  • Processed completed and signed title documents through electronic vehicle registration program and maintained expert knowledge of computerized systems.
  • Wrote error-free and professional correspondence on behalf of court system.
  • Recorded vital and fiscal records and accounts.
  • Verified application data and account information against legal documentation to determine accuracy and integrity.
  • Collected purchase funds and verified confirmed lienholder payoff before processing title.
  • Maintained current DMV title regulations knowledge for each state and processed compliant paperwork regardless of states involved.

Correctional Officer

Taylor Correctional Institution
Perry, FL
10.2014 - 08.2017
  • Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
  • Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
  • Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
  • Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
  • Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
  • Coordinated activities with inmates to stimulate learning and skill development for life after incarceration.
  • Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
  • Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
  • Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.

HHA

Winsted Nursing
Winsted, CT
08.2017 - 06.2022

Same duties as previous noted HHA.

Substance Abuse Disorder Technician

MCCA Kent
Kent, CT
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
  • Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
  • Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
  • Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
  • Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
  • Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
  • Issued medications from clinic dispensary and kept records using specified procedures.
  • Administered oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.
  • Conducted hypodermic injections following hospital procedures.
  • Provided psychiatric or personal care to emotionally disturbed or cognitively impaired patients.
  • Updated logs and job reports for completed and pending service calls at shift end.

Education

CNA - Nursing

Job Corps
Grafton, MA
06.2003

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Bridgeport, CT
06.2002

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Team Building
  • Microsoft Office
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Computer Skills
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Organizational Skills
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • People Skills
  • Flexible Schedule
  • PPE Use
  • Training & Development
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Proficient in Dealertrack
  • Records management
  • Researching skills
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Security awareness
  • Attention to Detail
  • G-Suite
  • MS Office
  • Experience with triVIN
  • Sales contract processing
  • Contract administration
  • Contract preparation
  • Employee timesheet processing
  • Client documentation processing
  • Loan processing
  • Title processing
  • PPE Compliance
  • Carelogic Software Proficiency

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work from home optionCareer advancementPaid sick leavePaid time off

Quote

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.
Helen Keller

Timeline

Substance Abuse Disorder Technician

MCCA Kent
06.2022 - 10.2023

HHA

Winsted Nursing
08.2017 - 06.2022

Correctional Officer

Taylor Correctional Institution
10.2014 - 08.2017

DMV Title Clerk

Stratford Auto Sales
03.2012 - 10.2014

Customer Service Representative

Dan Perkins Auto Group
06.2007 - 03.2012

HHA

Private Duty
11.2004 - 06.2007

Receptionist

Pace Motor Lines
06.1999 - 11.2004

CNA - Nursing

Job Corps

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Deanna Richardson