Vanessa Stone
Portland,ME
Summary
Adept at crisis intervention and medication administration, I significantly enhanced the quality of life for individuals with disabilities at Morrison Center. Leveraging empathy and time management, I effectively developed individualized care plans, ensuring safety and compliance while fostering a supportive environment.
Reliable, enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Morrison Center
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- 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.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Region High School
Naples, ME06-2022
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Medication administration
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety requirements
- Disability awareness
- Empathy and patience
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Direct Support Professional Certification (DSP) - National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals.
- CPR/AED Certification
- CRMA Certification
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Morrison Center
01.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lake Region High School
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