Nicole Nelson
Miami,FL
Summary
Adept at enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities, my tenure at Sunrise Community Inc equipped me with key skills in medication administration and compassionate caregiving. Demonstrating proficiency in behavioral management and client support, I effectively coordinated care and fostered community integration, significantly improving client well-being and autonomy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Sunrise Community Inc
10.2018 - Current
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Education
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
CBT College
Miami, FL06.2011
High School Diploma - General Studies
American Academy
Miami, FL06.2001
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Management
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Transportation
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Sunrise Community Inc
10.2018 - Current
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
CBT College
High School Diploma - General Studies
American Academy