Tesa Woods
Dayton,OHIO
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Ascension Seton Shoal Creek
Austin, TX
01.2015 - 10.2019
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
DSP II
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE COMMISSION
Austin, TX
08.2010 - 06.2015
- A Direct Support Professional (DSP) II work directly with people who have intellectual or developmental disabilities
- I have a strong knowledge of psycho-social, cognitive and/or developmental disorders and physical disabilities
- Documenting daily, running special acquisition plans for individuals, active treatment formal and informal, and PMAB skills
- Ability to perform and appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy
- Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends change to physician if needed
- Knowledge and proficiency of all recreational therapy modalities to assist people in realizing their full potential
- I enjoy helping people become integrated and engaged in their community.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Assist clients
Non -Emergency Medical Transportation
Austin, TX
01.2013 - 08.2019
- Assist with Transit options with Government Medical Grants
- Review Title Reports, Notes, Contracts, financial worksheet and make system changes of any errors
- Audit previous & current modifications and send for recording
- Try to bring the accounts to date with any past due balances
- Oversee the Post Closing and Recon Department to reach the department goals with Portal and Contracts options
- Train drivers in all functions
- Provided assistance to senior medical professionals in various non-emergency situations
- Inbound Chat & E-Chat
STNA
Nurse Dash
Dayton, OH
10.2019 - Current
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted comprehensive charting updates after each shift, maintaining thorough records of patient care and progress.
- Coordinated mealtime assistance for patients requiring feeding support, ensuring proper nutrition intake daily.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the supervising nurse.
- Administered basic first aid when necessary, prioritizing patient well-being above all else.
- Educated family members on proper home health care techniques, empowering them to be active participants in their loved one''s recovery process.
Education
Associates in Psychology -
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH01.1998
State Tested - Nursing Assistance
Elite School of Nursing
Dayton,Ohio04.2019
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- End of life care
- Ambulation Assistance
- Continuing education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Family Education
- Nutrition Support
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Responding to emergencies
- Geriatric Care
- Case Management
- Care plan implementation
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Wound care specialist
- Tracheostomy Care
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certification
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers, 06/01/18, 06/01/21
- Food Handler, 05/01/18, 05/01/21
- Mental Health First Aid, 05/01/18, 05/01/21
- EVOC, 03/01/18, 03/01/21
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, 06/01/18, 06/01/20
- Safe Staff, 06/01/18, 06/01/21
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, 05/01/18, 05/01/21
- Bloodborne Pathogens, 06/01/18, 06/01/21
- Notary Public, 07/01/18, 07/01/21
Additional Information
- SKILLS Microsoft, Management, Inventory Management, Project Management, Project Management, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Welding SKILLS
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- To execute an instrumental role in helping the victims during non-emergency situations
- Programs include Fast web, Soft pro, Aptitude, Mainframe, Streamline
- Excel in interfacing with others at all levels to ensure organizational goals are attained.
Workauthorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Title: Behavioral Health Asst.
Timeline
STNA
Nurse Dash
10.2019 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Ascension Seton Shoal Creek
01.2015 - 10.2019
Assist clients
Non -Emergency Medical Transportation
01.2013 - 08.2019
DSP II
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE COMMISSION
08.2010 - 06.2015
Associates in Psychology -
Sinclair Community College
State Tested - Nursing Assistance
Elite School of Nursing