Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Summary of Nursing Skills
CLINICAL ROTATION SITES:
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Ernanie Dargout

Spring Valley,USA

Summary

A dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on clinical experience and a reputation as a
valued team player, is seeking a position with a healthcare facility as part of a strong team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

YAI - Seeing Beyond Disability
06.2023 - Current
  • Direct support professional that is also working on behavioral management. We are gearing towards getting our RBT certification. We write down and observe the clients behaviors, we try to come up and execute appropriate responses and behavioral plans for the clients. We help clients who are in crises and try to help them find new techniques to help with their specific issues and diagnoses.
  • Taught employees how to collaborate on daily job tasks and achieve service targets.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

Direct Support Professional

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
08.2020 - Current
  • I provide direct care for mentally challenged and behaviorally challenged individuals ranging from ages 21 and up. I'm CPR-First Aid, and medication trained.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.

Office Assistant

Bob's Discount Furniture
02.2020 - 06.2022
  • Customer care service, filling report's, doing necessary paperwork for each buyer, cleanup duties, phone answering service, and resolving any issues or concerns customers may have.
  • Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
  • Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
  • Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities.
  • Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
  • Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.

Caregiver

Right At Home
03.2019 - 08.2021
  • Caregiver for Right at Home, home health agency. I've provided companionship for disabled people, my job duties have included, medication reminder, colostomy care, helping patients get dressed, showering patients, meal preparation, transportation to appointments and errands.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Program - Nursing

Eastwick College
Ramsey, NJ
10-2025

Associates - Biology

Westchester Community College
White Plains, NY
01.2019

Skills

  • Organization and Communication Skills (5 years)
  • HIPPA compliance
  • OSHA Standards
  • AHA CPR with BLS for Healthcare workers
  • EMR Knowledge
  • Public Speaking (5 years)
  • Listening Skills (5 years)
  • Time Management Skills (10 years)
  • Basic Computer Skills (10 years)
  • Home Care (3 years)
  • Personal Care (4 years)
  • Care Giver (6 years)
  • Multilingual (10 years)
  • Customer Service (7 years)
  • Time Management (5 years)
  • Front Desk (2 years)
  • Microsoft Office (10 years)
  • Meal Preparation (7 years)
  • Behavioral Health (5 years)
  • Developmental Disabilities Experience (5 years)
  • Autism Experience (4 years)
  • Medication Administration
  • Crisis Management (5 years)
  • Registered Behavioral Tech (2 years)
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient advocacy
  • Experience with children
  • Data collection
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Computer skills
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Staff development
  • Documentation
  • Time management abilities
  • Employee recruitment and hiring
  • Goal setting

Certification

  • Driver's license October 2021 to October 2027
  • CPR & First Aid
  • Medication Administration August 2020 to Present
  • Registered Behavioral Technician
  • BLS Certification May 2024 to May 2026



Timeline

Assistant Manager

YAI - Seeing Beyond Disability
06.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
08.2020 - Current

Office Assistant

Bob's Discount Furniture
02.2020 - 06.2022

Caregiver

Right At Home
03.2019 - 08.2021

Associates - Biology

Westchester Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse Program - Nursing

Eastwick College

Summary of Nursing Skills

o AHA CPR with BLS for Healthcare Workers
o NJ LPN License pending - Change the state based on the location you will practice
  Clinical: Urinalysis, tracheostomy and vent care, recording vital signs, glucose level monitoring,
wound dressing care, injections, enema, feeding assistance, labor and delivery observation,
gastrointestinal tubes, dispensing medications, EKG, phlebotomy, scheduling appointments, filling
out insurance forms, and answering telephone calls
 Office Knowledge: HIPAA Compliance, OSHA Standards, EMR knowledge

CLINICAL ROTATION SITES:

Each rotation included 60+ HRS

Maple Glen Center, Fair Lawn NJ - Geriatrics/Fundamentals
Newbridge Medical Center, Paramus NJ - Psychology
Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation & Pediatrics, Wanaque, NJ - Pediatrics
Newbridge Medical Center, Paramus NJ  - Med-Surg