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Nicole Wheeler

Annapolis

Summary

Compassionate and reliable DSP (Direct Support Professional) who excels in personal hygiene assistance and medication administration. Those skills have been demonstrated at Langton Green, which is an Anne Arundel County-based residential community that supports adults with intellectual disabilities. Proven ability to foster trusting relationships while ensuring clients' well-being. Skilled in wound care and documentation, I am a fast learner dedicated to enhancing patient care through teamwork and effective communication.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

DSP

Angels Health Care INC
06.2024 - Current

Certified Medication Technician delivering medication and preparing meals. I also have my CPR training. I assist with doing doctors appointments.

DSP

Langton Green
08.2008 - Current
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts In Psychology - Psychology And Education

University of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
05.2024

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Fast learner
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • CPR training
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Household cleaning
  • Wound care
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Medication administration

Timeline

DSP

Angels Health Care INC
06.2024 - Current

DSP

Langton Green
08.2008 - Current

Bachelor Of Arts In Psychology - Psychology And Education

University of Baltimore County
Nicole Wheeler