Shantea Whetstone
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professioanl
Friendship Community Care
Bryant , AR
2017.08 - Current
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
Phlebotomist/Direct Support Professional Caregiver
uams/friendship community care
Little Rock , AR
1998.03 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
Education
General Studies
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, ARSkills
- Direct Patient Care
- ADL support
- Appointment Scheduling
- Client documentation
- Transportation
- Progress Documentation
Accomplishments
- Awarded employee of the month three times in my 27 years of service at UAMS. Received the GEM award for a year of excellent service from UAMS. I am a dedicated employee that loves what i do and do it with compassion.
Certification
- cpr
- first aid
Timeline
Direct Support Professioanl
Friendship Community Care
2017.08 - Current
Phlebotomist/Direct Support Professional Caregiver
uams/friendship community care
1998.03 - Current
- cpr
- first aid
General Studies
Pulaski Technical College
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