Dana McClellan
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional adept in building patient rapport and carrying out basic health and wellness tasks to ensure patient comfort and safety. Aiming to secure new role which will leverage passion for altruism illustrated across 20 plus years of experience in healthcare.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-Home Counselor
Community Alternatives Inc
12.2004 - Current
- Provide intensive in-home, crisis-oriented counseling and case management to youths and their families.
- Work with clients to foster the development of new improved coping, problem solving, and communication skills, case management, etc. and any goals as directly related to the client individualized service plan.
- Develop* individualized service plans, quarterly reports, and weekly progress notes
- Implement service plans and monitor client's progress.
- Respond, or arrange for a response to calls on "family crisis," 24-hours
- Maintain up-to-date client records, and prepare the necessary reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Participate in clinical supervision sessions bi-weekly
Direct Support Professional II
City Of Virginia Beach Intensive Care Facility
11.2021 - Current
- Provided educational support services to Adults with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities.
- Developed rapport with patients to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and other support needs.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Administer all Medications when needed.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Direct Care Professional
John And Mildred Throuoghgood House LLC.
08.2016 - 09.2021
- Developed rapport with patients to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Organized and cared for clients' homes and properties by maintaining and preparing for arrival and daily living requirements.
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments and arranging transportation.
- Managed a large range of services including pet care, phone screening, shopping and bill paying to provide clients with premium family time.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Education
High School Diploma -
Matthew Fontaine Maury High School
Norfolk, VA01-1997
Skills
- Medication administration
- State regulations knowledge
- Behavioral management
- Patient care
- First aid and safety
- Community integration
- Progress documentation
- Professional and mature
- Pleasant demeanor
- Communication skills
- TOVA/MANT
Certification
- CPR certified
- Tova/Mant
- Behavior Specialist
- Medication certifications
Timeline
Direct Support Professional II
City Of Virginia Beach Intensive Care Facility
11.2021 - Current
Direct Care Professional
John And Mildred Throuoghgood House LLC.
08.2016 - 09.2021
In-Home Counselor
Community Alternatives Inc
12.2004 - Current
- CPR certified
- Tova/Mant
- Behavior Specialist
- Medication certifications
High School Diploma -
Matthew Fontaine Maury High School
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