Destinee Gonzalez
Abilene,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) with experience assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities in achieving their personal goals. I am skilled in providing routine and emergency care, treatment, and individualized training across various settings. Proficient in documentation, behavioral observations, and fostering meaningful interactions. Known for teamwork, leadership, and mentoring new DSPs, while maintaining a supportive and positive environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
DPS III/ Patient Care Tech
Abilene State Supported Living Center
12.2014 - Current
- Company Overview: Abilene, TX employment contact 325-692-4053
- Provide direct care and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities in routine and emergency situations
- Assist with daily activities including grooming, bathing, lifting, positioning
- Observe and report on individuals’ conditions, behaviors, and responses to activities or interventions
- Engage in meaningful interactions and ensure individuals’ emotional and social needs are met
- Participate in individualized training and active treatment programs for both males and females
- Document daily activities, progress, and unusual incidents in care logs, individual injury and seizure reports
- Collaborate with team members and provide guidance on implementing care plans
- Deliver mentorship and training to new DSPs, fostering a supportive learning environment
- As Shift Lead (Charge), ensure that care, treatment, and support activities are completed efficiently and effectively
- Supervise and monitor the activities of other direct support staff during assigned shifts
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, easing their stress and anxiety during hospital stays.
- Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
Education
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Masters’ Learning Institute
Merkel, TX05.2014
Skills
- Direct Care & Support
- Individualized Training
- Behavior Observation
- Time management
- Development Planning
- Leadership
- Mentorship & Training
- Documentation & Reporting
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Calm under pressure
- Organization and time management
- Attention to detail
- Verbal communication
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Monitoring vitals
- Checking blood glucose
- Checking orthostatic blood pressure/Manual
References
Tara Scott Former Supervisor from 2021-2023
Direct support professional 4
(702) 908-5122
Chris Martinez
Direct Support professional 4 infirmary supervisor (325) 333-5563
Timeline
DPS III/ Patient Care Tech
Abilene State Supported Living Center
12.2014 - Current
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Masters’ Learning Institute
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