Sheila Resto
Newark,DE
Summary
Dependable professional with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bi-Lingual Direct Support Professional
TOBOLA HEALTH CARE SERVICES, INC
NEWARK , DE
09.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Plan meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean up.
Bi-Lingual Certified Nursing Assistant
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
Newark, DE
10.2014 - 01.2020
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Bi-Lingual Certified Nursing Assistant
Five Star Senior Living Somerford House/Place
Newark, DE
03.2013 - 01.2019
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Education
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Delaware Skills Center
Wilmington12-2012
High School Diploma -
Delcastle Technical High School
Wilmington, DE06-1988
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Transportation
- Indirect Patient Care
- Progress Documentation
- ADL support
- Client documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Medication Administration
- Behavior redirection
- Infection control procedures
- First-aid and CPR
- Personal care assistance
- Compassionate client care
- Healthcare
- Case Management
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Assessments
- Nutrition
- Patient Care
- Quality program protocols
- Safety Monitoring
- Charting and documentation
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Goal Setting
- Disability Awareness
- Social Skills Development
- Client Transportation
- Client Support
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Skills
- Customer Service
- Assisted Living 7+ years
- Long Term Care 7+ years
- Nursing Home
- Hospice
- LLAM Certified
- MANDT Certified
- Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- CPR
Timeline
Bi-Lingual Direct Support Professional
TOBOLA HEALTH CARE SERVICES, INC
09.2022 - Current
Bi-Lingual Certified Nursing Assistant
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
10.2014 - 01.2020
Bi-Lingual Certified Nursing Assistant
Five Star Senior Living Somerford House/Place
03.2013 - 01.2019
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Delaware Skills Center
High School Diploma -
Delcastle Technical High School
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