Desiree Dodson
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for supported persons. Offers enhanced care with flexible and person centered approach. Experience in nursing home, group home and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Caseworker
Community Living Greater Sudbury
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborate closely with adults facing developmental and additional disabilities
- Provide support in daily living activities, coping skills, and community engagement
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to create comprehensive care plans tailored to each supported person's unique needs.
Preschool Educator
Maple Tree Preschool
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Facilitate play-based learning activities and assist in day-to-day tasks
- Incorporated sensory materials and creative play opportunities to foster fine motor skill development in preschoolers.
- Supported children''s cognitive growth with hands-on learning experiences and problem-solving tasks.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual student needs, promoting intellectual curiosity and growth.
Registered Practical Nurse
Ontario Addiction Treatment Center
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Conduct diagnostic testing, including ECG, bloodwork, vital signs, and urine screening.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans that promoted optimal health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Educated patients on disease management strategies, enabling them to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Executed precise medication administration through thorough understanding of dosages, potential interactions, and side effects.
Personal Support Worker/Registered Practical Nurse
York Region Respite Care
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
Supervisor
Nutrafarms
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Confirm appointments with potential clients and deliver quality customer service
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Generations
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Foster a caring atmosphere for residents, involving communication with family and facility doctor
- Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Administrative Assistant
H & H Real Estate
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Suncrest Private Duty
12.2012 - 11.2015
- Provide in-home care for individuals with disabilities, ensuring activities of daily living are met
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care techniques and offering guidance on managing chronic conditions.
- Maintained detailed and accurate records of patient progress, ensuring timely communication with primary care providers.
- Delivered exceptional wound care, including dressing changes and infection prevention measures, resulting in faster healing times for patients.
- Built strong relationships with patients and their families through clear communication, empathy, and understanding of individual needs.
- Supported mental well-being of patients by providing emotional support, encouragement, and resources for coping with stressors related to illness or disability.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Tennessee Technology Center
Livingston, TN08.2010
Skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication
- Proficient interpersonal skills
- Building therapeutic relationships with diverse communities/individuals
- Team-oriented
- Effective leadership skills
- Client Advocacy
- Critical Thinking and adaptive problem solver
license and certification
- Tennessee LPN Multistate License
- Registered Practical Nurse (Special Assignment Class)
references
Available upon request
Certification
CPR- renewed in November 2023
Safe Management Instructor- March 2023
Timeline
Residential Caseworker
Community Living Greater Sudbury
04.2022 - Current
Preschool Educator
Maple Tree Preschool
11.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Practical Nurse
Ontario Addiction Treatment Center
06.2020 - 01.2022
Personal Support Worker/Registered Practical Nurse
York Region Respite Care
08.2019 - 10.2020
Supervisor
Nutrafarms
05.2018 - 01.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Generations
05.2017 - 07.2017
Administrative Assistant
H & H Real Estate
11.2015 - 05.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Suncrest Private Duty
12.2012 - 11.2015
Practical Nursing -
Tennessee Technology Center
CPR- renewed in November 2023
Safe Management Instructor- March 2023
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