PATRICIA TOUSSAINT
Baldwin,NY
Summary
Highly adept healthcare professional with more than 10 years of hands-on experience in fast-paced hospitals, mental health centers, and residential environments. Accountable and responsible with a strong focus on patient wellness and development. AED certification Extensive medical terminology knowledge CPR and first-aid certification.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Bethany House
06.2021 - Current
- Supervises the daily activities of the house
- Assists with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters
- Maintains clean, safe, and well-organized resident environment
- Researches community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients
Environmental Services Worker
NORTHWELL HEALTH
04.2021 - Current
- Helps prevent spread of infections by sanitizing surfaces, furniture and equipment in the ER
- Exceeds facility standards regularly by working with detail-oriented approach
- Responds quickly to calls for spills and other potentially dangerous situations
- Transports garbage to designated area and disposes non-infectious waste appropriately.
Nurse Aide
HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, PRIVATE HOMES
02.2010 - 08.2021
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
- Performed household tasks such as doing laundry, vacuuming, and washing dishes
- Provided patients and families with emotional support
- Assisted nurses with cleaning rectal tube, G-tube, J-tube, and regular catheter insertion
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Skills Builder/ Counselor
ACCESS STAFFING LLC
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Provided behavioral intervention based on assessed needs for patients and routinely performed patient care duties
- Engaged residents in conversation and encouraged socializing
- Assisted residents with ADLs such as bed baths, dressing, cosmetic care, night assists, laundry and oral hygiene
- Helped prepare meals, living quarters, cleanliness, and any other projects given by patients.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE -
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Mandl School
New York, NY07.2005
ARTS - LIBERAL ARTS
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY05.2000
Skills
- Strong time management skills
- Catheter change and preparation
- Medical billing
- Data entry
- Patient-handling equipment
- Mobility Support
- Medical Office Administration
- Medical Records Management
- Diet and Nutrition
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Bethany House
06.2021 - Current
Environmental Services Worker
NORTHWELL HEALTH
04.2021 - Current
Skills Builder/ Counselor
ACCESS STAFFING LLC
08.2017 - 02.2019
Nurse Aide
HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, PRIVATE HOMES
02.2010 - 08.2021
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE -
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Mandl School
ARTS - LIBERAL ARTS
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
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