Destiny Isham
Rockwood,TN
Summary
Experienced Direct Support Professional known for delivering exceptional client support and implementing tailored care strategies. Proven ability to foster teamwork and ensure compliance with safety standards, committed to advocating for client needs and enhancing their quality of life.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Family Home Health Care Services
Knoxville, TN
03.2022 - 02.2026
- Provided personal care and assistance to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living activities.
- Designed and implemented individualized support strategies to enhance client satisfaction and well-being.
- Monitored client progress, reporting changes in behavior or health to healthcare professionals.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client support and care protocols, fostering teamwork.
Cheer Cordinatior
Volunteer Work
Rockwood, TN
07.2013 - 11.2023
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies, and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
Direct Support Professional
Grace Family Centre
Spring City, TN
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed individualized support plans tailored to clients' unique needs and preferences.
- Implemented engaging recreational activities, promoting social interaction and community involvement.
- Collaborated with families to ensure consistent communication regarding client well-being and progress.
- Advocated for clients' rights and needs within the healthcare system, ensuring quality service delivery.
- Conducted regular safety assessments of living environments, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harriman Care and Rehab
Harriman, TN
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Advocated for patients' needs, facilitating communication between families and healthcare providers.
- Led initiatives to improve workflow efficiency in patient care processes.
- Managed patient records accurately, maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and facility policies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brakebille Nursing Home
Knoxville, TN
01.2006 - 02.2008
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rockwood High School
Rockwood, TNSkills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Transportation
- Direct patient care
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient care
- ADL support
- Goal setting
- Team collaboration
- Social skills development
- Recreational activities
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Family Home Health Care Services
03.2022 - 02.2026
Direct Support Professional
Grace Family Centre
07.2018 - 03.2020
Cheer Cordinatior
Volunteer Work
07.2013 - 11.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harriman Care and Rehab
01.2007 - 01.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brakebille Nursing Home
01.2006 - 02.2008
High School Diploma -
Rockwood High School