MAUREEN ADENIRAN-ADEGOKE
Cliffwood,NJ
Summary
High-energy healthcare professional skilled in rapid evaluation and response to diverse medical conditions. Extensive experience in treatment protocols and long-term care management. Proficient in current healthcare approaches and effective in collaborative team environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Direct Support Professional
star inc
Torrance, California
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Ensured consistent compliance with safety regulations and organizational policies.
- Advocated for individuals receiving services, representing interests at meetings or hearings.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and best practices for service delivery.
- Reviewed client documentation for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
- Coordinated activities and outings tailored to individual needs.
Lead Direct Support Professional
carriage crest homes
Carson, California
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily activities for residents with developmental disabilities at Carriage Crest Homes.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans addressing unique needs of individuals.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in direct support services.
- Monitored behavioral changes, reporting concerns to the management team promptly.
- Collaborated with case managers, therapists, physicians, and family members to execute comprehensive care plans.
- Provided crisis intervention during emergencies, de-escalating difficult behaviors effectively.
- Identified improvement areas in service delivery processes through data analysis.
- Maintained accurate service records for clients, updating them regularly.
Phlebotomist
South Bay Hospital
Los Angeles, United States
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Proficiently collected blood specimens using venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.
- Interacted with patients empathetically to alleviate anxiety and ensure positive experiences.
- Accurately labeled specimens, adhering to protocols to eliminate identification errors.
- Handled blood samples with precision, ensuring proper storage and transportation for testing.
- Followed strict infection control practices to maintain a sterile work environment.
- Recorded patient information, test requests, and results in laboratory information system for traceability.
- Participated in quality control procedures to ensure specimens met testing requirements.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate specimen collection and reporting efficiently.
Certified Nurse Assistant
ACCENT CARE
Culver City, United States
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Delivered direct patient care, assisting with grooming and bathing activities.
- Monitored and documented vital signs to track patient health effectively.
- Facilitated patient mobility by safely transferring and repositioning patients to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Managed medication administration and maintained accurate medication records.
- Ensured patient hygiene through oversight of oral cleanliness and incontinence management.
- Assisted with meal organization while monitoring food and liquid intake for nutritional support.
- Adhered to strict infection control procedures, including hand hygiene and personal protective equipment use.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring concerns were addressed for enhanced well-being.
Direct Support Professional
WCAY
Los Angeles, United States
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Communication: effectively communicate with individuals, families, and Healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care.
- Problem solving: develop solutions to address specific challenges faced by clients, demonstrating my ability to analyze problems and find innovative solutions.
- Adaptability: adapt to changing circumstances and the evolving needs of clients.
- Maintain detailed records and documentation of the progress of the clients.
- Advocate for the rights and needs of clients.
- Direct Care and Support: Assure the safety, wellbeing, and quality of life of people with a range of needs by providing them with direct care and support.
- Medication Administration: Give out prescription drugs in accordance with the timetables, dosages, and directions specified, making sure to properly record each administration.
- Evaluation and Record-Keeping: Perform routine evaluations of people's conduct, emotional and physical well-being, and advancement. Keep thorough records and documentation of any observations you make and any modifications to their condition.
- Personal Care: When necessary, aid with activities of daily life, including clothing, grooming, bathing, and using the restroom.
- Meal Planning and Preparation: Consider dietary preferences and constraints when creating, preparing, and serving wholesome meals. Keep an eye on and guarantee adequate diet and hydration.
- Behavioral Support: Use plans and techniques for behavioral support to deal with difficult behaviors in a constructive and therapeutic way.
Chemist
DABUR
, Nigeria
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Quality Control: Made sure chemical products and processes met set criteria for quality by implementing and overseeing strict quality control procedures.
- Testing and Analysis: To ensure that chemical samples meet requirements and quality standards, extensive testing, analysis, and evaluation were performed on the samples.
- Documentation and Record-Keeping: To guarantee data correctness and traceability, exact records of quality control tests, processes, and outcomes were kept.
- Laboratory Safety: To ensure the health and safety of laboratory workers as well as the integrity of the work environment, extensive safety protocols have been developed and implemented.
- Instrument Calibration: Performed calibration and upkeep on laboratory apparatus and instruments to guarantee accuracy and dependability.
- Compliance and Regulations: Maintained compliance with industry standards, internal quality assurance procedures, and regulatory requirements for all laboratory operations.
- Problem-Solving: Used problem-solving techniques to find answers to quality-related problems and departures from set standards.
- Effective Communication: To promote compliance and quality enhancements, I worked with cross-functional teams to share quality control findings and recommendations.
- Paid close attention to detail throughout all quality control procedures, with a strong emphasis on correctness and precision in analysis and paperwork.
- Continuous Improvement: To preserve and raise the overall quality standards in the laboratory, quality control methods and procedures should be routinely evaluated and improved.
- DABUR is a leading consumer goods company in Nigeria.
Education
Associate degree - Health Science
University of The People
Pasadena, CA08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
LAGOS01.2018
Master of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CASkills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Emotional intelligence
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Empathy and understanding
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Problem-solving skills
- Patient-centered approach
- Data analysis and collection
- Active listening techniques
- Effective communication skills
- Attention to detail
Certification
• Direct Support Professional 1 & 2
• Phlebotomy
• CPR/ First Aid
• IV Therapy & Blood withdrawal
• Phlebotomy
• CPR/ First Aid
• IV Therapy & Blood withdrawal
Languages
English, Fluent
Membership
American Red Cross
American society for clinical pathology
Timeline
Lead Direct Support Professional
star inc
10.2025 - 02.2026
Lead Direct Support Professional
carriage crest homes
06.2024 - 08.2025
Phlebotomist
South Bay Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2024
Certified Nurse Assistant
ACCENT CARE
10.2022 - 03.2024
Direct Support Professional
WCAY
01.2020 - 01.2022
Chemist
DABUR
01.2014 - 01.2019
Associate degree - Health Science
University of The People
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
Master of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
California State University, Dominguez Hills