Rae'Net Kent-Pleasant
Newburgh,NY
Summary
Energetic Emergency Medical Technician Basic responds to dispatch instructions and drives emergency vehicle to specified locations to administer life support in pre-hospital settings. Assesses nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures. Self-motivated in providing highest quality care with desire to learn and succeed. Focused Group Home Manager with a background monitoring residents' health, scheduling appointments and delivering compassion and enthusiasm in all tasks. A highly collaborative individual with skills in effective communication, time management and organization. Offering a strong understanding of quality service and federal and state group home regulations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residence Manager
Opengate Inc.
08.2019 - Current
- Helped individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities carry out daily living tasks by coordinating expert support
- Promoted residents' health and well-being by organizing diverse activities for physical, mental and social stimulation
- Communicated effectively with residents, staff and other stakeholders by listening, being respectful and promoting positive demeanor
- Created all staff work schedules so each shift had appropriate number of employees for coverage
- Scheduled physician and other appointments for residents, providing transportation to each visit
- Kept accounts, resident files and regulatory paperwork current and accurate with diligent attention to administrative requirements.
EMT-B/Driver
New Windsor Ambulance
09.2011 - Current
- Trained EMT in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
Residence Manager
Bellwether Behavioral Health
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Spearheaded proactive training strategies to keep staff at forefront of current best practices and safety protocols
- Protected clients' monies and property, including tracking spending and reconciling accounts
- Created all staff work schedules so each shift had appropriate number of employees for coverage
- Scheduled physician and other appointments for residents, providing transportation to each visit
- Monitored direct care activities for optimal patient protections and infection control standards
- Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency.
Residence Manager
Abbott House
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Oversaw home inventory of supplies and groceries by tracking use and placing new orders
- Arranged for ongoing housekeeping to keep home areas clean, neat and properly sanitized
- Spearheaded proactive training strategies to keep staff at forefront of current best practices and safety protocols
- Protected clients' monies and property, including tracking spending and reconciling accounts
- Kept accounts, resident files and regulatory paperwork current and accurate with diligent attention to administrative requirements
- Mentored and coached staff to improve performance and interactions with residents
- Assisted staff with maintaining residents' health by scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation.
Assistant Manager
The Arc Of Orange County
09.2012 - 02.2016
- Promoted residents' health and well-being by organizing diverse activities for physical, mental and social stimulation
- Scheduled physician and other appointments for residents, providing transportation to each visit
- Helped individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities carry out daily living tasks by coordinating expert support
- Offered learning opportunities to help residents develop important life skills
- Assisted staff with maintaining residents' health by scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation
- Oversaw home inventory of supplies and groceries by tracking use and placing new orders.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wingate At Fishikill
04.2010 - 02.2011
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elant At Newburgh
09.2007 - 03.2009
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Nurses's informed of changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newburgh Free Academy
Newburgh, NY06.2007
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Good listening skills
- Responsible
- Detail-oriented
- First Aid/CPR
- Training & Development
- Teamwork
- Supervision
- Data management
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient Care
- Patient Information Collection
- Emotional Support
- Critical Thinking
- Pre-hospital Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Management
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Data Entry
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
EMT-B/driver, New Windsor Emergency Medical Services, 13 years
Timeline
Residence Manager
Opengate Inc.
08.2019 - Current
Residence Manager
Bellwether Behavioral Health
06.2018 - 07.2019
Residence Manager
Abbott House
02.2016 - 02.2018
Assistant Manager
The Arc Of Orange County
09.2012 - 02.2016
EMT-B/Driver
New Windsor Ambulance
09.2011 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wingate At Fishikill
04.2010 - 02.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elant At Newburgh
09.2007 - 03.2009
High School Diploma -
Newburgh Free Academy
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