Vanessa Kennedy
Cookeville,TN
Summary
Dedicated DSP from Pacesetters Personnel Services, adept in medical chart documentation and providing exceptional companionship, improved client wellness through proactive support and skilled care. Excelled in teamwork, enhancing staff performance by over 30%. Renowned for meticulous housekeeping and patient-focused care, consistently exceeding employer expectations.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP(Direct Support Professional)
Pacesetters Personnel Services
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
CNA Trainee
White House Rehabilitation Center
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Mcdonald's Crew Member
McDonald's
06.2016 - 01.2022
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Completed milkshakes and ice cream desserts for customers.
- Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
- Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Monterey High School
Monterey, TN05-2019
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Chauffeuring
- Medical chart documentation
- Light housekeeping
- Companionship
- Personal care homemaker
- Caring companionship
- Light cleaning
- Excellent communication
- First aid training
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Ability to lift
- Patient ambulation
Timeline
CNA Trainee
White House Rehabilitation Center
11.2022 - 04.2023
DSP(Direct Support Professional)
Pacesetters Personnel Services
01.2022 - Current
Mcdonald's Crew Member
McDonald's
06.2016 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science -
Monterey High School
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