Kristine Wood
Rome,NY
Summary
Dependable direct support professional with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
CNYDDSOO
Rome, NY
11.1995 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings. Provided documentation daily on the computer in Ehr.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services
Mvcc
Rome, NY05-1991
Skills
- ADL Support
- Appointment Scheduling
- Behavioral Management
- medication administration
- Chronic Disease Management
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
CNYDDSOO
11.1995 - Current
Associate of Science - Human Services
Mvcc