Mellisa Gilman
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CRIMINAL JUSITICE / CRIME SCENE INVESGATION
Des Moines Community College
01.2020 - Current
- I carry a 3.6 Gpa and I am an active member in the Honors program.
HOSPICE AIDE
Everystep
10.2017 - 07.2021
- Provided compassionate care to terminally ill patients and their families
- Assisted with personal care, medication administration, and emotional support
- Maintained a clean and comfortable environment to promote patient comfort
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic care for each individual.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Upheld ethical principles surrounding confidentiality and patient autonomy throughout all interactions with patients, families, colleagues, or other stakeholders involved in hospice care.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights and interests to ensure that their wishes were respected during all stages of hospice care provision.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Optimae
02.2008 - 10.2017
- Facilitated social activities and outings to enhance community integration and social skills
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintained accurate documentation of services provided and progress towards individual goals
- Provided daily living support to individuals with disabilities, assisting with personal care tasks.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA12.2024
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Research
- Leadership
- Classroom labs with differing forensics
Timeline
CRIMINAL JUSITICE / CRIME SCENE INVESGATION
Des Moines Community College
01.2020 - Current
HOSPICE AIDE
Everystep
10.2017 - 07.2021
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Optimae
02.2008 - 10.2017
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Des Moines Area Community College