Cassandra Willis
West Carrollton City, OH *****
***********@*****.*** - 937-***-****
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Greensprings Home Health Care - West Carrollton City, OH - February 2017 to Present Administering medications via PO, jg/g-tube, subcutaneously and I.M. injections, administer/monitor pump feed along with monitoring and maintaining airway, Vitals and nutrition per care plan of each patient/client. Document any changes, new orders or updates to clients care plan. Maintaining proper communication with Family, Supervisor and healthcare team.
LPN Charge Nurse
Widows Home of Dayton - Dayton, OH - February 2017 to Present As an LPN charge nurse I oversee the work of other licensed practical nurses and nursing aides, who all provide general care and monitoring of sick and injured patients along with administering medications via PO, IM or Subcutaneous and any treatment care that is to be provided per care plan under the supervision of registered nurses.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Greensprings home healthcare - West Carrollton City, OH - October 2015 to February 2017 Travel to and from patients homes to provide Homemaker, Personal Care;which includes bathing, dressing and assistance with toileting, light house keeping, run errands and companionship. Resident Care Associate
Brookdale - Oakwood, OH - August 2015 to October 2016 Responsibilities
Assist residents with ADL's, personal care, feeding, toileting, ambulating, various activities, light housekeeping and companionship.
Accomplishments
Helped the residents feel more at home and cared for. Skills Used
CPR/First Aide, Sit to stand lifts, hoya lifts. Proper documentation and caring. CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Selective Nursing - Dayton, OH - April 2015 to August 2015 Responsibilities
Travel to and from patients homes to provide Homemaker, Personal Care;which includes bathing, dressing and assistance with toileting, light house keeping, run errands and companionship. Accomplishments
Helping a patient continue her journey to a healthier smoke free life style. Skills Used
CPR/First Aid, Use of hoya and various other lifts, Medication Administration, Communication, Budgeting, Advocating, Documentation, Following Care Plans and Working well with other Coworkers. Direct Support Professional
Resident home Association - Dayton, OH - July 2014 to April 2015 Responsibilities
Assist Individuals with Disabilities with their ADL's, personal care,.such as bathing, dressing, oral care, hygiene, changing attends and changing/emptying colostomy bags, meal prep. and feeding, Transporting to and from Dr. Appointments, barber/hair dresser appointments, community outings, assisting with range of motion exercises, assisting with skill development, communication, mentoring, companion, advocate and helped budget weekly/monthly finances.
Accomplishments
Helped individuals with disabilities to accomplish his/her goals of being self sufficient individuals while at home and In the community.
Skills Used
CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, Communication, Budgeting, Advocating, Documentation, Following Care Plans and Working well with other Coworkers.
Independent Provider
state of ohio board of DDS - Dayton, OH - January 2006 to May 2014 Responsibilities
Provide Homemaker / Personal care for individuals with disabilities, ADL's, set up and transport to Dr. Appts., work and community outings, Personal finances, training, mentoring, companion, Advocate and childcare. Accomplishments
I helped a family become more independent and self sufficient to function with minimal to No assistance in their home and out in the community. Taught skills that are needed for day to day living. Skills Used
Communication, I have used and Arjo Lift, Hoya Lift and Stander walker, CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, Budgeting, Transportation, Advocating, Documentation, Following Care Plans and Working well with other Coworkers.
Therapeutic Program Worker
MDC - Huberheights, Ohio - March 2011 to April 2013 Responsibilities
Assisted Individuals with Disabilities with their ADL's, personal care,.such as bathing, dressing, oral care, hygiene, changing attends and changing/emptying colostomy bags, meal prep. and feeding, Transporting to and from Dr. Appointments, barber/hair dresser appointments, community outings, assisting with range of motion exercises, assisting with skill development, communication, mentoring, companion, advocate and helped budget weekly/monthly finances.
Accomplishments
Helped individuals with disabilities to accomplish his/her goals of being self sufficient individuals while at home and In the community.
Skills Used
CPR/First Aid, Communication, Budgeting, Advocating, Documentation, Following Care Plans and Working well with other Coworkers.
Program Director
Inclusive Solutions - Troy, OH - August 2007 to August 2010 Responsibilities
Managed Several Residential Homes in the Montgomery and Butler County Areas, Overseeing Direct Care Staff, Hiring and Training of Direct Care Staff, Maintaining Yearly Correspondence Training for Direct care staff, Maintained Yearly Employee Evaluations, Created and maintained monthly schedules for each home, Created Skill Development Documentation and HPC Documentation paperwork for each Individual, which was comprised from each Individuals ISP, Maintained Monthly Budget for each Residential Home, Advocate for Individuals disabilities along with their Direct Care Staff, Attended Yearly ISP Meetings and ODJFS appointments and any Dr. Appointments as needed.
Accomplishments
Assisted with the Goals of each Individual to become more Self Sufficient Individuals in their homes and out in the community.
Along with Teaching each staff Good Communication skills, Documentation Skills and Team Work Skills Used
CPR/First Aid, Managerial Skills, Medication Administration, Communication, Advocate, Budgeting and Some Computer.
Healthcare provider/ Adult Day Hab Specialist
Innovative support service - Troy, OH - November 2001 to January 2006 Responsibilities
Assist Individuals with Disabilities with their ADL's, personal care,.such as bathing, dressing, oral care, hygiene, changing attends and changing/emptying colostomy bags, meal prep. and feeding, Transporting to and from Dr. Appointments, barber/hair dresser appointments, community outings, assisting with range of motion exercises, assisting with skill development, communication, mentoring, companion, advocate and helped budget weekly/monthly finances. Also assisted clients with creating a variety of arts and craft projects. Accomplishments
Helped individuals with disabilities to accomplish his/her goals of being self sufficient individuals while at home and In the community.
Skills Used
CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, Communication, Budgeting, Advocating, Documentation, Following Care Plans and Working well with other Coworkers.
EDUCATION
Associate in LPN
Fortis College-Centerville - Centerville, OH
July 2015 to December 2016
None in Nursing
Sinclair Community College - Dayton, OH
1997 to 1997
None in Para Legal
Miami Jacobs Jr. Business College - Dayton, OH
1993 to 1994
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Licensed Practical Nurse
February 2016 to October 2018
LPN- Meds-I.V.