NATHANIEL T. SUMO
New Hope,MN
Summary
A compassionate and person-centered Human Services Technician/Positive support Specialist with more than 10 years of vast experiences in assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities become independent, with the goal of helping them realize their full potentials Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
House Coordinator
Lutheran Social Services of MN
05.2018 - Current
- Immediately report all forms of abuse
- Establish professional relationship and effectively communicate with individuals and Team members
- Work to safe guide Confidential health and personal information as per regulations
- Identified and resolved potential conflict
- Positively respond to medical emergencies
- Attend medical and social functions intended to a positive lifestyle
- Perform other duties as needed
- Implemented daily, weekly and monthly cleaning routines for staff to follow
- Scheduled and prioritized tasks to staff, overseeing work completion
- Evaluated employee performance and developed improvement plans
- Adhered to safety protocols by enforcing proper equipment usage
BMA
State Of Minnesota
07.2014 - Current
- Work-out -of class assignment – Little Brook (two month)
- Ensured safe environment for individuals and provide person-centered cares
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
Human Services Technician
State Of Minnesota
07.2014 - Current
- Good behavioral observation cleared documentation procedures
- Ability to understand and improve human relationship
- Administration of medications
- Responded to medical emergencies, including first aid and CPR
- Working under pressure when a quick response is needed in a crisis in the home or community
- Demonstrate use and care for medical equipment, Adopt and practice positive strategies that deescalate crisis
- Effective communication skills to understand and communicate complex services with the individual served, community members, employers and team's members including law enforcement officers
- Adhere to medications administration practices and proceduresLutheran Social Services of MN
- Acted as mandatory reporter of abuse.
- Adhered to strict client confidentiality laws and site-specific procedures to uphold privacy and provide best experience possible.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Established positive relationships with aid recipients and assessed goals, working hard to address individual needs and tailor services to suit them.
House Coordinator
Lutheran Social Services Of Minnesota
01.2011 - Current
- Provide support and assistance to individuals living with physical, mental and developmental disabilities and Respond therapeutically to individuals with challenging behaviors and perform other physical activities as needed
- Plan, perform, or assist with cares or activities with individuals according to their preference or needs
- Medication management administration and proper documentations
- Transport and accompany individuals to medical appointments, community outings, recreational activities, and spiritual events
- Keep client case files up to date and organized
- Maintain current client data and keep detailed case notes on HCC's database
- Knowledge of working with people with Developmental disabilities, related conditions, and service delivery for individuals supported
- Ability to utilize Coaching principles sufficient to motivate and guide employees and fellow professionals
DSP
MN
08.2021 - 10.2022
- BMA Work-out -of class assignment - Ridge Place, 2021
- Gather and summarized data to document program/support delivered by careful observation, charting and measuring of every situation and incident
- Adopt and practice positive support strategies to deescalated crisis
- Effective communication skills to understand and communicate complex services with individual served, community members, employers and team's members
- Using verbal de-escalation strategies and working with individuals who exhibit aggressive behaviors
- Ability to perform all physical/essential requirements with or without reasonable accommodation(s).
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration - MBA - Healthcare
Walden University Graduate School, College of Health Sciences
Minneapolis, MN07.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting & Economics
University of Liberia
Capitol Hill, Monrovia Liberia12.2000
Diploma - Bookkeeping - Bookkeeping
Booker T. Washington Institute Kakata
Kakata, Margibi County12.1988
Skills
- Technical Skills, Knowledge and capabilities
- Assist with personal care tasks
- Encourage and promote a secure and
- Healthy environment
- Encourage self-help initiatives
- Encourage cultural tolerant
- Work to promote communications that
- Are respectful and help build a good and
- Professional relationship
- Administration of medication
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, MIP and QuickBooks
- First Aid Knowledge
- Record Keeping
- Organizational Skills
- Scheduling Coordination
- Housekeeping Oversight
- Meal Preparation
- Professional Boundaries
- Stress Management
Certification
Person-centered coach- Scott Avenue
Certificate - CPR & First Aid
Timeline
DSP
MN
08.2021 - 10.2022
House Coordinator
Lutheran Social Services of MN
05.2018 - Current
Human Services Technician
State Of Minnesota
07.2014 - Current
BMA
State Of Minnesota
07.2014 - Current
House Coordinator
Lutheran Social Services Of Minnesota
01.2011 - Current
Master of Healthcare Administration - MBA - Healthcare
Walden University Graduate School, College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting & Economics
University of Liberia
Diploma - Bookkeeping - Bookkeeping
Booker T. Washington Institute Kakata
Person-centered coach- Scott Avenue
Certificate - CPR & First Aid
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