Telena Rivers
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience,I am also a dependable hard worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Attendant
Cohen Children's Medical Center
New Hyde Park, New York
03.2015 - Current
- Provided basic nursing care to patients such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and reported any changes to the nurse in charge.
- Assisted with patient transfers between beds, wheelchairs, strhers or other surfaces.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and cleaned after use.
- Answered call bells promptly and responded to patient requests for assistance.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Direct Support Professional
AHRC
Oceanside, New York
07.2010 - 02.2015
- 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.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- 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.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Direct Support Professional
FEGS
Lawrence, New York
04.2009 - 06.2011
- 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.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walk in Love Christian Academy High School
Brooklyn, NY01-2009
Skills
- Patient transportation
- Nursing support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Documenting behaviors
- Reliable team player
- Maintaining privacy
- Compassionate
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Patient relationship building
- Intake recording
- Telephone skills
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Organization skills
- Positive and professional
Timeline
Nursing Attendant
Cohen Children's Medical Center
03.2015 - Current
Direct Support Professional
AHRC
07.2010 - 02.2015
Direct Support Professional
FEGS
04.2009 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Walk in Love Christian Academy High School