Dedicated Direct Support Professional with 15+ years of direct care experience. Provides assistance with daily living activities and basic mobility to maintain overall wellness. Well-versed in medication administration procedures and recreational activity planning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Chimes of Delaware
Newark, DE
08.2024 - Current
Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities to enhance independence and quality of life.
Supported clients in community integration and recreational activities to foster social skills and engagement.
Documented client progress and support plans to ensure continuity of care and effective service delivery.
Direct Support Professional
NYS OPWdd Hudson Valley DDSO
THIELLS, New York
08.2015 - 06.2024
Consistently provided clients with compassionate care, ensuring dignity and respect in all interactions.
Observed regulations to protect client safety and promote wellness.
Supported client in organizing and safeguarding personal belongings to enhance home safety and comfort.
Attended training sessions to enhance professional skills and staff meetings to improve skills and contribute to team knowledge.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care 4 You LLC
WESTTOWN, New York
05.2021 - 02.2024
Established trusting relationships with patients and families through open communication, enhancing care experience.
Performed routine rounds with focus on high-acuity patients to monitor conditions and respond to needs.
Kept documentation current, accurate and compliant with unit standards.
Facilitated laboratory diagnostics by efficiently collecting and preparing samples for testing.
Provided in-home care for patients, assisting with daily living activities and personal needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pine Valley Center- Rehab, Nursing and Assisted Living
Spring valley, New York
04.2019 - 09.2021
Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure, to support ongoing assessment and care.
Assessed patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing supervisor to ensure timely intervention.
Educated patients on procedures, medications, and care plans to enhance understanding and compliance.
Documented nursing notes and physician orders in electronic medical record.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Licensed Practical Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
New Jersey
Skills
Indirect Patient Care
Progress Documentation
Chronic Disease Management
ADL support
Direct Patient Care
AMAP certified
CPR
Trach/ G-tubes cares
Languages
Creole
French
English, Fluent
Creole, Native
French, Conversational
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Chimes of Delaware
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care 4 You LLC
05.2021 - 02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pine Valley Center- Rehab, Nursing and Assisted Living
04.2019 - 09.2021
Direct Support Professional
NYS OPWdd Hudson Valley DDSO
08.2015 - 06.2024
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Licensed Practical Nursing