DESIRE WHITE
Millsboro,DE
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a strong background in delivering exceptional patient care and support. Recognized for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced healthcare settings, consistently fostering a positive environment for patients and colleagues. Proficient in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless collaboration within teams and promoting optimal patient outcomes. Committed to enhancing quality of care through dedication, patient advocacy, and a patient-centered approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Village of Hope America Inc
2025.05 - Current
- Provided compassionate support to individuals with developmental disabilities, enhancing their quality of life.
- Assisted clients in daily living activities, fostering independence and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans tailored to client needs and preferences.
- Monitored clients' progress toward goals, adjusting support strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Advocated for client rights and needs, ensuring access to resources and services within the community.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Military 31B
United States National Guards
2023.05 - Current
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Qualified with a weapon.
- Trained on Interpersonal Skills.
- Trained in Defensive tactics.
- Trained in Minor Combative Tactics, and Adaptive Stress situations.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Managed and coordinated multiple projects while ensuring timely completion.
Childcare Provider
Self
2016.08 - Current
- Created an atmosphere that was stimulating, encouraging, supportive, respectful and fun.
- Organized activities such as games, arts and crafts, music, outdoor play.
- Assisted in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
- Cared for children of varying ages in a home setting.
- Demonstrated strong conflict resolution skills when necessary.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ocean Grove Post Acute
2024.05 - 2025.04
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Supported needs of 23 residents under long-term care.
Home Health Aide
Bayada
2023.02 - 2023.03
- Offered companionship and emotional support to clients while assisting with daily tasks.
- Prepared beds and changed linens, maximizing patient comfort.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted patients with bathing and grooming to encourage personal hygiene.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Transported patients to bathroom and provided incontinent care.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
Customer Lead
Food Lion
2020.10 - 2023.02
- Able to efficiently and effectively work under pressure in a fast paced environment while offering solutions to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Housekeeping
La Quinta Inn
2022.06 - 2022.08
- Responsibilities included following infection control protocol when cleaning hotel rooms and the facility, inventorying and replenishing guest supplies, and vacuuming/mopping common areas to contribute to the overall marketing appeal of the hotel.
- Maintained cleanliness of the facility by adhering to strict housekeeping standards and procedures.
- Collaborated with housekeeping to ensure timely room availability and optimal guest experience.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL AND CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION DIPLOMAS - DELAWARE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Sussex Technical High School
DE2023-06
MILITARY 31B -
United States National Guards
Delaware City, DE2024-02
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
DE2028-01
Skills
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Bathing Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Specimen handling
- First aid and safety
- Client support
- Infection control
- Record keeping
- Organizational skills
- Medical terminology
- Order of draw
- Time management
- Hand washing
- Bed-making
- Ambulating with a Gait Belt
- Transferring from Bed to Wheelchair
- All Personal Hygiene Skills
Accomplishments
- HOSA Award, Silver for Nurse Assisting for the state of Delaware, 2023
- DHG while in military training for 31B
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, J3M6W7P8, 05/31/2027
- Certified Nursing Assistant, De000017992E, 01/31/2027
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Village of Hope America Inc
2025.05 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ocean Grove Post Acute
2024.05 - 2025.04
Military 31B
United States National Guards
2023.05 - Current
Home Health Aide
Bayada
2023.02 - 2023.03
Housekeeping
La Quinta Inn
2022.06 - 2022.08
Customer Lead
Food Lion
2020.10 - 2023.02
Childcare Provider
Self
2016.08 - Current
HIGH SCHOOL AND CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION DIPLOMAS - DELAWARE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Sussex Technical High School
MILITARY 31B -
United States National Guards
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College