Shenequa Sooknanan
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Attentive Direct Support Professional passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
SCO Family Services
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- 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.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Baby Nurse
Chris Teasdale
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Developed program for birth parents to raise awareness of infant care, critical vaccinations and proper sleep positions.
- Administered medications and fluids to newborn patients as dictated by physician instructions on charts.
- Fed, bathed and checked vital signs on newborns in l unit less than days old.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Provided exceptional care to newborns with congenital defects, prematurity and other conditions.
- Effectively communicated with family members to provide daily updates about patient care.
- Advocated for parents during times of stress by offering listening ear and providing insight into care.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Corresponding School
Townsend, GA09.2019
Skills
- Emergency Situations
- Compassionate Client Care
- Behavior Redirection
- Injury Support
- Crisis Management
- Care Plan Assessment
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Independent Living
- Household Chores
- Client Support
- Emotional and Social Support
- Developing Client Trust
Certification
LULLABYE NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
SCO Family Services
07.2022 - 04.2023
Baby Nurse
Chris Teasdale
02.2015 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Corresponding School
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