Samantha Partin
Rock Island,IL
Summary
Proven Direct Support Professional with a track record of enhancing client well-being at Imagine the Possibilities. Specializes in behavioral management and client support, significantly improving quality of life for individuals with disabilities. A reliable team player, adept at medication administration and fostering independence, consistently achieving positive outcomes in challenging environments. I'm a reliable CNA who enthusiastically is pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to a growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Imagine the Possibilities
08.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health and well-being, enabling timely interventions.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, maintaining calm and ensuring safety of clients and staff.
- Provided emotional and practical support to individuals, fostering positive and supportive living environment.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, facilitating trust-based relationship for effective support.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
Direct Support Professional
The Arc of Quadcities
08.2022 - 03.2024
- 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.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Organized and participated in recreational activities, contributing to vibrant community life for residents.
- Enhanced communication skills of non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyles through nutritional planning and physical activities, improving clients' overall well-being.
- Enhanced individual care plans by collaborating closely with healthcare professionals, ensuring tailored support for each client.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clover Ridge Place
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Swanton High School
Swanton, OH06-2012
Skills
- Time management
- Reliable team player
- First aid and safety
- Collecting vital signs
- Behavior redirection
- Bathing assistance
- Client support
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
Certification
- Adult CPR/AED certification
- First Aid Certification
- Illinos Driver's License
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Imagine the Possibilities
08.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
The Arc of Quadcities
08.2022 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clover Ridge Place
04.2021 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Swanton High School
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