Gessel Serafico, GPN
Riverhead,NY
Summary
Proven Direct Support Professional with a track record of delivering compassionate caregiving and medication administration at IGHL. Excelled in behavioral management and client support, significantly enhancing patient wellness and safety. Skilled in vital monitoring and adept at fostering environments that prioritize health and client dignity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
IGHL
02.2021 - Current
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverhead Senior High School
Riverhead, NY07.2020
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Medication Administration
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Behavioral Management
- Health and safety requirements
- ADL support
- Nutrition
- CPR Certification
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
Certification
BLS Certification
AMAP Certification
G-Tube Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Clinical Experience
Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation - Fundamentals Clinical Internship Riverhead, NY December 2023
- Performed all task with patient- centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatment.
- Establish rapport with clients using therapeutic communication skills.
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital- Medical Surgical Clinical Internship Southampton, NY January & March 2024
- Provided total patient care , performing assessment , providing both medical and nursing treatments in patients care of plan.
Westhampton Learning Center - Pediatrics Clinical Internship Westhampton, NY May 2024
- Demonstrated attention to detail in administering medications via G-tube, performing assessments and providing nursing treatments.
Pilgrim Psychiatric Center- Mental Health Clinical Internship Brentwood, NY June 2024
- Establish rapport with clients using therapeutic communication skills.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatment.
- Demonstrated attention to detail in performing assessment and providing both medical and nursing treatment.
Good Samaritan Hospital - Obstetrics Clinical Internship West Islip, NY June 2024
- Performed assessment on newborn and mother, and provided teaching under appropriate nursing supervision.
- Provided care of women and their newborns during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum stage.
- Gained experience in maternity care.
Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation- Geriatrics Clinical Internship Riverhead, NY July 2024
- Demonstrated attention to detail in dressing changes, performing assessments , providing nursing treatments for senior patients.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
IGHL
02.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Riverhead Senior High School
BLS Certification
AMAP Certification
G-Tube Certification
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