Shauna Browne
Edgewood,Maryland
Summary
Ambitious, devoted, and committed professional in the field of Human Services. To ensure that clients receiving services from their service provider meets its goals and objectives toward providing excellent healthcare with integrity. I am eager and motivated to join the team adding value to the company with a passion and love for humanity. I am excited to provide credentialed privileges and services using all obtained skills throughout my experienced career while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Key Health Services
Aberdeen, MD
09.2023 - Current
- Trained 15 passenger van driver Mental Health Assessment Privileged Personal
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- 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.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Autism Instructor
Trellis ABA Services
Sparks Glencoe, MD
10.2022 - Current
- Experienced behavior technician with good communication and problem-solving skills
- Worked with clients with behavior challenges and implemented interventions
- Well versed communication skills Empathize with patients and their family members Remain professional in high-stress situations Flexibility and adaptability Listening and reasoning skills Experience using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis Passionate about helping individuals achieve their goals.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with students, parents and colleagues.
- Collaborated with other instructors on curriculum development projects and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Direct Support Professional
Aspire Living & Learning
Belair, Md
01.2020 - Current
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication administration.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for individual.
- Attend staff meetings and participate in continuing education Maintain daily notes in accordance with Title 17 and Title 22, and any other daily data collection as outlined in the home’s Program Design Follow all BCBA, LMFT and any other professional staff/consultant’s guidance and directions to ensure residents needs and behavior plans are being met
- Report ANY unusual occurrences/activities and health & safety issues to the Administrator in a timely manner Perform other duties as assigned
CMA/GNA
LORIEN NURSING HOME
ABERDEEN, MD
01.2018 - Current
- Provides direct patient care services
- Documents patient’s progress/non-progress
- Maintains accurate documentation regarding the patient’s status
- Maintains cleanliness and sterility in the area
- Supports and interacts with the healthcare team
- Ensures the comfort, safety and overall hygiene of the patient
- Records pertinent information, status, and data concerning the patient’s progress and well-being
- Reports incidents and accidents to the charge nurse
- Coordinates with medical professionals from other departments regarding the patient’s condition
- Makes beds for patients
- Assists in the mobilization and transfer of the patients
- Assists patients during diagnostic tests
- Assisted with patient admissions and discharges, including obtaining vital signs, medical histories.
Material Handler/Logistics Technician
PIER 1 IMPORTS
ABERDEEN, MD
07.2014 - 03.2017
- Responsible for specialized warehouse tasks in training workers, loading, unloading, order pulling, shipping, returns, and has a generalized role working in all departments
- Effectively trained over 200 new hires
- Communicated and documented to supervisors the new hires’ progress
- Recommended positions suitable for new hire
- Acted as a liaison between new hires and management
- Handled daily inventory management and logistics functions within a computerized distribution operations environment
- Performed the physical and/or administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing and distributing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment
- Unpacked and checked goods received against purchase orders or invoices
- Assisted in sorting, segregating, and disposal of packing materials including recyclable materials
- Maintained records of received goods and reject unsatisfactory items.
Support Counselor
ARC OF NORTHERN CHESAPEAKE
ABERDEEN, MD
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Responsible for ensuring that all individuals served are in integrated, dignified and respectful environments and received necessary support in order to be active in their chosen environments and communities
- Assisted individuals supported with daily living skills such as meal planning & preparation, shopping, grooming, job skills, home maintenance & cleaning, etc
- Guided individuals supported in following specific dietary guidelines
- Assisted and set the example for individuals supported with understanding good hygiene, appropriate dress and proper social interaction while in their home, out in the community or in work settings
- Assisted with scheduling and transporting of individuals supported to community events, socials, work sites and other appointments
- Maintained residence and ensured it was a clean and safe environment for the individuals supported and other staff members
- Completed daily documentation including, but not limited to communication logs, medication logs and behavioral logs
- Administered medications timely to all individuals supported, including tube feeding and notified nursing staff of any concerns
- Assisted individuals supported with financial guidance such as budgeting, planning, banking and related documentation
- Followed the person centered/no restraint philosophy and the mission of The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region
- Assisted with developing and in the guidance and execution of Individual Plans (IP's)
- Reviewed and followed all Behavioral Plans (BPs)
- Reported any instances of abuse and neglect immediately
- Completed any Incident Reports in a timely manner necessary to document instances serious in nature.
Education
Skills
- Empathetic
- Patience
- Compassionate
- Social Skills
- Client Support
- Client Advocacy
- Client Rapport Building
- Client Relationship Building
- Community Outreach Liaison
- Community Integration Support
- Team Player
- Training And Mentoring
- Continuous Improvement
- Best Practice Implementation
- Maintenance Team Collaboration
- Excellent communication skills
- Expertise in providing basic quality-of-life health care needs
- Accurate medication administration and treatment skills
- Adeptness in information gathering and taking
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant, 2018
- Certified Medication Aide, 2019
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Licensed Cosmetologist
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Key Health Services
09.2023 - Current
Autism Instructor
Trellis ABA Services
10.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Aspire Living & Learning
01.2020 - Current
CMA/GNA
LORIEN NURSING HOME
01.2018 - Current
Material Handler/Logistics Technician
PIER 1 IMPORTS
07.2014 - 03.2017
Support Counselor
ARC OF NORTHERN CHESAPEAKE
08.2012 - 06.2014