Ieshia Alladin
Cypress,TX
Summary
Compassionate Therapeutic Support Specialist excelling in crisis intervention and behavioral management. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans, train new staff, and promote emotional well-being in children.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Support Specialist
Trels Home for Children
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated therapeutic activities to support emotional and social development of children.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored progress and adjusted interventions based on children's responses and needs.
- Trained new staff in therapeutic techniques and best practices for child engagement.
- Developed educational materials to enhance children's coping skills and resilience.
- Conducted regular assessments to ensure compliance with treatment objectives and goals.
- Provided crisis intervention support during challenging behavioral situations, ensuring safety.
- Established positive relationships with children, fostering trust and open communication.
- Promoted a safe, supportive environment by establishing clear boundaries and expectations with clients.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and stress management techniques to promote self-regulation skills development.
- Managed crisis situations with sensitivity, de-escalating conflicts while maintaining the safety of all involved parties.
- Advocated on behalf of clients within the community, connecting them with essential resources for ongoing support and success.
CNA
Autumn Leaves of Cypresswood
Spring, TX
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene, grooming, and mobility support for diverse resident needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities and observations daily.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Trained new staff on best practices in resident care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Advocated for resident rights and well-being through effective communication with families and healthcare providers.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
CNA
Park Manor Nursing Home
The Woodlands, TX
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Advocated for resident rights and well-being through effective communication with families and healthcare providers.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
CNA
Park Manor Nursing Home
Tomball, TX
03.2013 - 12.2015
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene, grooming, and mobility support for diverse resident needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities and observations daily.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Trained new staff on best practices in resident care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Advocated for resident rights and well-being through effective communication with families and healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Education
High School Diploma -
Cy-Woods Highschool
Cypress06-2009
Skills
- Anxiety reduction
- Relaxation techniques
- Self-harm prevention
- Family support
- Behavioral management
- Social skills training
- Child and adolescent therapy
- Suicide prevention
- Mental health assessment
- Autism spectrum support
- Individual counseling
- Empathy development
- Anger management
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
- Assertiveness training
- Depression coping strategies
- Communication enhancement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal communication
- Crisis intervention
- Youth advocacy
- Life skills development
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavioral intervention
- Coping techniques
- Youth programming
Timeline
Therapeutic Support Specialist
Trels Home for Children
01.2024 - Current
CNA
Autumn Leaves of Cypresswood
09.2021 - 12.2023
CNA
Park Manor Nursing Home
01.2016 - 08.2021
CNA
Park Manor Nursing Home
03.2013 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Cy-Woods Highschool