Jacqueline Riddle
Central Islip,United States
Summary
I am a driven individual seeking an entry-level healthcare position to jumpstart my career while contributing to the company's success. With a Bachelor's degree in biblical studies and counseling, I possess exceptional collaboration, interpersonal, and multitasking skills that add value to any organization. I thrive under pressure and excel at meeting tight deadlines.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
DSA
OPWDD
Long Island City, NY
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Nurse Assistant Aide/Hospice Aide
Good Shepherd Hospice
New York, NY
08.2011 - 12.2020
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and comfort.
- Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
- Monitored all incoming supplies for expiration dates and restocked shelves when necessary.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
Community Integration Specialist
Ahrc Suffolk
New York, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention counseling, problem solving skills, and emotional support for clients in need.
- Monitored client compliance with treatment plans while providing ongoing feedback on progress towards goals.
- Created opportunities for meaningful engagement such as employment training programs or recreational activities.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring, supervising and engaging youth in daily routines and programming.
- Communicated with challenged and troubled children in effort to exact positive impact and influence.
- Assisted youth with practicing coping skills to achieve completion of treatment goals.
- Improved children's behavior through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions.
- Developed and implemented individualized service plans for clients to ensure successful community integration.
- Assisted with the coordination of community resources to provide support services to individuals with disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Colorado Christian University
Denver, CO03.2024
Nursing Assistant Ceriitfcationn - Certify Nursing Assistant/ Aide
FRANKLIN CAREER INSTITUTE, BROOKLYN
Brooklyn, NY10.2001
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Good Work Ethic
- Behavioral Improvements
- Skill Building Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient-Centered Care
- Women's Issues
- Decision-Making
- Mood Disorders Knowledge
- Self Motivation
- Goal Setting
- Community Outreach Expert
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Task Prioritization
- Time Management
- Written Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Life Skills Training
Accomplishments
- Wrote a children's book, published and sold over 100 + copies without a professional publisher.
- Promoted from one job location to another.
Websites
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Community Integration Specialist
Ahrc Suffolk
05.2023 - Current
DSA
OPWDD
05.2022 - 12.2023
Nurse Assistant Aide/Hospice Aide
Good Shepherd Hospice
08.2011 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Colorado Christian University
Nursing Assistant Ceriitfcationn - Certify Nursing Assistant/ Aide
FRANKLIN CAREER INSTITUTE, BROOKLYN