direct support professional resume example with 20+ years of experience
I am a spouse of an United States Air Force disabled retired veteran. After over 20 years of experience with the Veteran's Administration (VA), I have developed a deeper understanding of the veteran's affairs disability process. My professional experience is as a Clinical Dietitian with 23 years of experience helping hospital patients handle chronic medical problems through reading and comprehending the patients exams and diagnosis along with overlapping information and additional issues that allowed me as the provider to better evaluate and treat related conditions. Developed exceptional organizational skills that help to identify and clarify any possible inconsistencies within the treatment process by ensuring that the providers had the necessary documentation and medical records for proper evaluations. Successfully educated patients and families through researching medical conditions and provided relative information when requested ie: planned menus and completed assessments, heart healthy foods, carbohydrate counting, etc. Excellent communication and collaboration skills through appropriately drafting related questions between providers and patients. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Experienced [Job Title] knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
- Care plan assessment
- Behavioral management
- Exceptional multi-tasking capability
- Patient care
- Progress documentation
- Case management
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with strong ability to meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision
- Self starter
- Highly analytical
- Medical chart documentation
- Effective time management/Prioritization of tasks
- Excellent reading and comprehension skills of medical diagnosis
- Understanding of pertinent medical terminology
- Proficient typing skills and computer skills (microsoft word, microsoft outlook, adobe acrobat, internet research and microsoft excel)
- Professional written and verbal skills with emphasis in grammar and interpersonal skills
Lindenhurst, NY, 08/2022 - Current
Worked with special needs patient on the following:
Developed and implemented an individualized plan for medical nutrition therapy.
Calculated nutritional requirements and necessary dietary modifications to include food/drug interactions.
Provided nutrition education and counseling using adaptive teaching methods and instructional materials to meet patients varying needs, abilities, and interests.
Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
Determined individual nutrient and energy requirements for specific patients with specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history.
Planned nutritious meal options for individuals with various health needs.
Assisted patients with completion of menus appropriate for specific dietary requirements.
Offered information to educate patients, families and practitioners on nutrition.
Saginaw, MI, 08/2017 - 01/2021
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Maintained schedule of support services and attended class sessions.
Tutored students in reading, language arts and other subjects.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes.
Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
City, STATE, 12/1996 - 12/2017
Assessed and completed comprehensive assessments for patients at nutritional risk due to the following: cardiovascular disease, renal failure (peritoneal and hemodialysis), irritable bowel syndrome/ Crohn's, diabetes, bariatrics, blood pressure, cancer, eating disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome.
Recommended therapeutic plans for complex medical and nutritional needs.
Developed appropriate nutritional intervention according to patients disease state.
Provided on-going nutritional support and counseling.
City, STATE, 05/1999 - 07/2000
Recommended appropriate nutrition support for both peritoneal and hemodialysis renal patients.
Assessed nutritional requirements and necessary dietary modifications for patients in rehabilitation unit.
Assessed food and drug interactions and adjusted nutritional needs accordingly.
Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessment for both renal and rehabilitation patients.
Served as nutrition expert on interdisciplinary rehabilitation treatment team.
Assisted in discharge planning of patients in rehabilitation unit.
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School Attended
- Bellevue University
- Brigham Young University
Job Titles Held:
- Direct Support Professional
- Student Aide
- Individual Consultant
- Renal And Rehabilitation Dietitian
Degrees
- Master of Science
- Bachelor of Science
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