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Nikita Cousin

Decatur,GA

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with 15 years of direct patient care experience in behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and community-based settings. Expertise in activities of daily living, vital sign monitoring, medication management, and emergency response. Proficient in safety protocols and patient care technology, ensuring high-quality service across hospital and residential environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

JFCS & Career Services
Atlanta, GA
01.2019 - Current
  • Provides compassionate hands on support to patients with daily living and personal care needs.
  • Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and activities of daily living to enhance patient comfort and independence.
  • Monitor vital signs and administer medications according to established care procedures.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and organized residential environment to promote patient health and well-being.
  • Prepared meals to ensure patients received balanced nutrition. Complete laundry, and perform household duties to support patient well being
  • Maintain CPR and First Aid training and utilize CPI techniques as trained.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized residential environment.
  • Prepare meals. Complete laundry, and perform household duties to support patient well being

Program Instructor

Georgia Community Support & Solutions
Atlanta, GA
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Supported patients in activities of daily living to enhance comfort and independence.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting to ensure dignity and personal care.
  • Fostered positive professional relationships with patients to create a supportive and trusting environment.
  • Adhered to healthcare and safety protocols to ensure patient well-being

Radiology Transport for Cat Scan

Dekalb Medical Hospital
Decatur, GA
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Transported patients throughout the hospital to and from the CT/Radiology Department.
  • Provided patient transport from Emergency Department, ICU,CCU,and Labor & Delivery.
  • Safely transported patients using wheelchairs and hospital beds.
  • Assisted with maintaining patient safety and comfort during transportation.
  • Worked within a fast paced hospital environment while interacting professionally with patients and clinical staff.

Health Service Technician

Georgia Regional Hospital of Atlanta
Decatur, GA
10.2022 - Current

Provided behavioral support and assistance to patients in an inpatient behavior health setting.

Monitored patient behavior and recognized changes in mood, behavior, and emotional state.

Utilized behavior management and deescalation techniques to maintain a safe and structured environment.

Recognized signs of escalating behavior and responded appropriately to behavioral crises and emergency situations Applied CPI (crisis prevention institute) training when managing challenging or escalating behaviors

Maintained close patient observation and provided support during periods of emotional or behavioral distress.

Developed professional rapport with patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries and a therapeutic environment.

Direct Support Professional

The Magnolia School
Jefferson, LA
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Provided hands-on care and daily support to patients in a residential setting.
  • Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other activities of daily living.
  • Monitored vital signs and administered medications.
  • Prepared meals and maintained a clean and safe residential environment.
  • Completed laundry and other household responsibilities supporting patient care.
  • Built professional relationships with patients and provided compassionate assistance.
  • Followed healthcare protocols and managed emergency situations effectively

Education

Patient Care Technician & Nursing Assistant

Woodruff Medical Training
Tucker, GA
01-2021

High School Diploma - undefined

Xavier Preparatory High School
New Orleans, LA

Radiology Program

Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
01-2006

Skills

    Behavioral support

    Behavioral Health Support

Behavioral crisis intervention

    Patient Safety Observation

    Vital Signs Monitoring

Timeline

Health Service Technician

Georgia Regional Hospital of Atlanta
10.2022 - Current

Direct Support Professional

JFCS & Career Services
01.2019 - Current

Program Instructor

Georgia Community Support & Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2019

Radiology Transport for Cat Scan

Dekalb Medical Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017

Direct Support Professional

The Magnolia School
01.2007 - 01.2012

Radiology Program

Delgado Community College

High School Diploma - undefined

Xavier Preparatory High School

Patient Care Technician & Nursing Assistant

Woodruff Medical Training