Denise Henry-Sinclair

• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
• Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
• Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
• Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
• Promoted independence among clients through skill-building and daily goal-setting initiatives.
• Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate legal guardians.

• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
• Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
• Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
• Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
• Promoted independence among clients through skill-building and daily goal-setting initiatives.
• Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate legal guardians.
• Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
• Mentored new support workers by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and modeling effective client-centered care techniques.

• Provided direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Provided therapeutic care and counseling to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), emphasizing compassion, kindness, and client-centered approaches.
• Assisted with meals and facilitated participation in outside activities to promote inclusion and well-being.
• Initiated and conducted Mini Mental Status Exams (MMSE) to assess cognitive status and evaluate contributing factors in client falls.
• Demonstrated a working knowledge of assessment, diagnosis, interventions, and services available to individuals with IDD throughout the lifespan.
• Addressed the psychological and social impacts of IDD on individuals and families, integrating ethical decision-making and culturally safe practices.
• Applied counseling techniques, including open/closed-ended questions, paraphrasing, and summarizing, to establish rapport and support clients effectively.
• Advocated for human rights, equality, and social inclusion while fostering community integration.

Clinical Skills

• Assisted with ambulation, patient restraints, lifts, and transfers while ensuring client safety and dignity.
• Documented client care accurately, including restraint forms, incident reports, and MMSE results.
• Integrated cultural awareness into counseling and group work with diverse populations.

• Assisted in patient care, contributing to overall health improvement.
• Provided nursing care for individuals with common medical conditions in psychiatric settings, focusing on pathophysiology, manifestations, diagnostic tests, and treatment approaches.
• Provided compassionate palliative care to patients, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
• Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
• Practiced nursing skills in a supervised environment to build competence.
• Developed client-centered care plans addressing psychological, social, and cultural impacts of physical illness.
• Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
• Delivered psychiatric nursing interventions and palliative care to meet diverse client needs, emphasizing therapeutic communication and cultural awareness.

Clinical Skills

• Actively sought feedback from Preceptor and incorporated constructive criticism into personal practice for continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Patient Care: Hand hygiene, bed-making, bathing, dental and foot care, perineal care, feeding, ambulation, palliative care, and use of restraints.
• Assessment: Skin, hair, nails, pain, general health, vital signs, mental status (MMSE), depression, anxiety, and cultural considerations.

Procedures:

• Catheter insertion (male), tube feeding, suctioning, ostomy care, wound dressing, IV insertion, and bowel care.
• Specimen collection and advanced assessment of thorax, lungs, heart, vascular, musculoskeletal, neurological, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and lymphatic systems.
• Medication Administration: Administered oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications safely and accurately.
• Documentation: MAR, flow forms, in/out charts, restraint forms, counseling notes, and patient records.
• Assisted nurses in wound care procedures, ensuring proper technique was applied to promote optimal healing outcomes for patients.
• Therapeutic Communication: Skilled in open/closed-ended questions, paraphrasing, summarizing, and establishing rapport.
• Advanced Techniques: Sterile gloving, creating sterile fields, crisis assessments (suicide risk, substance use), and cultural sensitivity in counseling.

Therapeutic Skills: Developed professional therapeutic skills, including building rapport, assessment, and treatment. Practiced counseling techniques, crisis intervention, and cultural sensitivity. Conducted mental health assessments (suicide, substance use, and interpersonal violence risk assessments).
Legal & Ethical Considerations: Managed therapeutic boundaries, scope of practice, and patient confidentiality.
Clinical Skills:

• Patient Care: Hygiene (dental, foot, and perineal care), ADL documentation, ambulation assistance, and use of restraints.
• Assessment: Skin, pain, vital signs, musculoskeletal, neurological, and mental status exams (MMSE). Conducted depression and anxiety scale evaluations.
• Procedures: Catheter insertion, tube feeds, suctioning, wound care, and specimen collection.
• Documentation: MAR, flow forms, in/out charts, and counseling notes.
• Specialized Care: Thorax, lungs, heart, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and lymphatic system assessments.

Additional Competencies

• Provided patient care under supervision of licensed professionals, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
• Assisted in documentation of patient information to maintain accurate medical records.
• Improved patient comfort by addressing concerns and facilitating communication with staff.
• Proficient in sterile techniques (gloving and field creation) and crisis assessment.
• Skilled in therapeutic communication (open/closed-ended questions, paraphrasing, and summarizing).
• Experienced in assessing and addressing cultural sensitivity in patient care.