Debora Fernandes
Titusville
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Overview
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1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Professional
DSI Management LLC.
Titusville, FL
04.2026 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and personal independence.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, ensuring safety and promoting a supportive environment.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to meet client needs effectively.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or health to appropriate team members promptly.
- Coordinated recreational activities that encouraged social interaction and improved quality of life for clients.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining clean and organized living spaces for clients.
- Supported clients'' emotional well-being through compassionate listening, empathy, and encouragement during difficult times.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, medication administration, and incident reports to ensure effective communication among team members.
- Upheld ethical standards in all aspects of care provision, maintaining confidentiality and respecting the dignity of each individual client.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing personalized care and support in daily living tasks.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients, families, and team members to create a supportive network for each individual.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Personal Care Assistant
Almost Family
New Haven, CT
03.2013 - 12.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Peregrines Landing
Clinton, CT
09.2013 - 02.2014
CNA
Madison House
Madison, CT
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Providing care to elderly and also helping persons that are recovering in our rehab unit .vitals .ba... more
CNA
Emeritus Assisted Living
Woodbridge, CT
11.2009 - 03.2010
- Assist persons with alzheimers with bathing dressing feeding
CNA
Caresource
Orange, CT
04.2009 - 08.2009
- Provide care for elderly clients
Specimen Processor Technician
Quest Diagnostics(Aerotek)
Wallingford, CT
05.2008 - 11.2008
- Performs all paperwork
- Technical and non-technical procedures required to process and submit spec... more
C.N.A
Ct. In Home Assistance
Trumbull, CT
04.2006 - 06.2006
- Dressing
- Bathing
- Meal prep
- Medication reminder
- Ambulation
Customer Service Representative
Florida Power & Light
West Palm Beach, FL
05.2005 - 02.2006
- Inbound calls
- Billing
- Set Appointments
- Disconnects, Reconnects, New service
- Troubleshoot... more
Customer Service Representative
Cablevision
Bridgeport, CT
09.1999 - 09.2002
- Inbound calls billing troubleshooting
Data Entry
Reed Exhibition
Norwalk, CT
05.1997 - 07.1997
- Data Entry
Education
Certified Nurses Assistant - undefined
Norwalk Community Technical College
Norwalk, CT01-2003
C.N.A. Certification - undefined
Briggs High School
Norwalk, CT01-1990
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Bathing assistance
- Patient care
- Grooming assistance
- Dressing assistance
- First aid and safety
- Client documentation
- Meal preparation
- Feeding assistance
- Transfer techniques
- Geriatric care
- Behavior redirection
- Hygiene maintenance
- Personal care assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Toileting assistance
- Daily living support
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
Desired Job
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Desired Job Types
Part-time, Full-time, Temporary
Employment Eligibility
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR AND BLS
Timeline
Direct Care Professional
DSI Management LLC.
04.2026 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Peregrines Landing
09.2013 - 02.2014
Personal Care Assistant
Almost Family
03.2013 - 12.2015
CNA
Madison House
07.2010 - 07.2012
CNA
Emeritus Assisted Living
11.2009 - 03.2010
CNA
Caresource
04.2009 - 08.2009
Specimen Processor Technician
Quest Diagnostics(Aerotek)
05.2008 - 11.2008
C.N.A
Ct. In Home Assistance
04.2006 - 06.2006
Customer Service Representative
Florida Power & Light
05.2005 - 02.2006
Customer Service Representative
Cablevision
09.1999 - 09.2002
Data Entry
Reed Exhibition
05.1997 - 07.1997
C.N.A. Certification - undefined
Briggs High School
Certified Nurses Assistant - undefined
Norwalk Community Technical College