Nekiesha Jonas
**** **** * ****** ****, New Haven, CT, 06511
Cell 203-***-****: Email:********@***.***
Summary
Patient, hospital and management skills with over 10 years of experience. Promote the human rights and dignity of all persons served by agency, advocate and ensure quality assurance. Knowledge of state and federal regulations. HIPPA and OSHA compliance. Correct labeling of specimens with required information. Collection of the appropriate amount of blood by venipuncture or dermal puncture for the specified. Effective interaction with patients and hospital personal. I have extensive knowledge and experience with individuals with disabilities. Knowledge of medical appointments. Providing supervision, feedback, consistent communications, implement proper documentations, and trainings to all staff. Prioritize and delegate job tasks as needed. Attend routine trainings.
Skill Highlights
Correct identification and preparation of the patient before specimen collection
Collection of the appropriate amount of blood by venipuncture or dermal puncture for the specified
Selection of the appropriate specimen containers for specified tests
Correct labeling of all specimens with the required information
Appropriate transport of specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner
Processing of specimens for delivery to the appropriate laboratory departments
CPR Certified
Charting expertise
Understands medical procedures
Calm and level-headed under duress
Time management
Performance of computer operations and record keeping pertaining to phlebotomy
Compliance with the Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and confidentiality guidelines
Compliance with OSHA guidelines
Effective interaction with patients and hospital personnel
Observation of all safety regulations, quality control check, and preventive maintenance procedures
Attendance at continuing education programs
Excellent interpersonal skills
Time Management
First Aid Trained
Efficient and reliable
Fast Learner
Prioritizing and multi-tasking
Professional Experience
Site Supervisor for two group homes
April 2022 to current
Resources & Human Development, - Hamden, Connecticut
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations. On call responsibilities as scheduled on weekends for agency group homes. Supervise, support and motivate all house staff. Implement agency policies and procedures. Completes all personnel related activities of the home. Prepares and adheres to program budget, completes all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner. Ensures coordination of special services (OT, PT, etc.) as assigned. Ensure the overall upkeep and maintenance of the home and agency vehicles. Set up staff schedules, makes assignments of staff duties, and approve time sheets. Ensure proper documentation of all financial transactions. Completing initial training for DSP and keeps all ongoing training updated as required. Review incident, Accident, Restraint reports and identify trends. Maintain all required certifications, regular contact with parents and guardians, and other duties as assigned.
Residential Manager
October 2017 to April 2022
Aspire Living & Learning INC, - Meriden, Connecticut
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations. On call responsibilities as scheduled on weekends for agency group homes. Supervise, support and motivate all house staff. Implement agency policies and procedures. Completes all personnel related activities of the home. Prepares and adheres to program budget, completes all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner. Ensures coordination of special services (OT, PT, etc.) as assigned. Ensure the overall upkeep and maintenance of the home and agency vehicles. Set up staff schedules, makes assignments of staff duties, and approve time sheets. Ensure proper documentation of all financial transactions. Completing initial training for DSP and keeps all ongoing training updated as required. Review incident, Accident, Restraint reports and identify trends. Maintain all required certifications, regular contact with parents and guardians, and other duties as assigned.
DSP Supervisor
January 2015 to October 2017
Richmond Community Services-Mount Kisco, New York
Ensure effective delivery of Comprehensive Functional Assessment (CFA) by direct support professionals. Monitor and coach staff in best practices. Recommend, develop, and implement objectives, services and activities for each resident as part of their Residential Habilitation Plan. Function as a member of person centered planning. Observe physical, medical, and emotional conditions of the residents. Ensure that their environment is safe and comfortable. Report any significant findings to the appropriate staff member. Provide any statements if necessary. Monitor the quality of care provided by direct supportive professional. Assist with personal care, hygiene, physical care and welfare of each resident as necessary. Supervise DSP in the implementations and documentations of all residents’ goal, and services. Read data and report any discrepancies. Ensure implementation of community inclusion and recreation activities. Ensure that all documentations are completed. Provide ICF specific training as needed to direct support staff. Provide feed on going feedback regarding performance of staff. Administer disciplinary actions as needed. Evaluate staff skills such as 90 days review, quarterly, interim and annual. Develop work schedule for staff and ensure adequate staff coverage. Prioritize and delegate job task, monitor productivity to ensure timely and accurate completion of required work. Monitor the physical environment of the residents to ensure compliance with health, safety, and cleanliness standards and report any issues. Ensure that all fire drills are conducted in accordance with fire safety regulations and that they occur within the designated time frame. Encourage residents to develop independence planning, communicating and problem solving skills. Ensure that residents’ rights are respected. Handle disbursements of petty cash. Monitor staff attendance on a weekly base to ensure proper coverage throughout the program.
February 2013 to 2015
Westchester Jewish Community Services –Mamaroneck, New York
Manage each individual care. Ensure that they’re being integrated in the community. Assist with cooking, cleaning and personal care. Transport individual from day program to home and also in the community for their daily activities. Assist with pay roll and time cards. Purchase items for the individual’s homes, such as food, home decors and clothes. Assist with completing each individual’s ISP goals. Supervise staff while on shift and delegate work duties to each staff.
Residential Home Manager
January 2007 to 2013
United Cerebral Palsy – Conyers, Georgia
Manage each individual personal care. Ensure that they're being integrated in the community. Cash and manage their consumer trust funds. Purchase groceries for their home. Purchase personal items, such as clothing and any other needs. Attend ISP Goal meetings. Schedule doctor's appointments as needed. Transport them form their day program. Ensure that all licenses were updated and posted. Conduct fire and tornado drills. Ensure all staff were documenting on each individual. Conduct monthly staff meetings. Check to ensure that staff were documenting on ISP Goals. Ensure proper maintenance of the transportation van by taking it to be serviced when needed. Complete AOD time for each staff and summit electrically bi-weekly. Check AOD each day for any staff miss punch or absence. Be available 24/7 for any emergency. Be on call in rotation for the entire southwest region from Friday 5pm-Monday 9am (about 15 homes). Attend monthly manager's meeting. Ensure that all staff has completed all required trainings. Complete all trainings required, such as, CPR, First Aid, CPI, Van Safety, Medication Refresher, and Documentation Refresher.
Education and Training
NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Certification #: L7T9K3E9
Expiration Date: 07/30/2024
Lower East Side Prep 4
Manhattan, New York, USA
English
Graduated with diploma.
Georgia Perimeter College 2
Covington, Georgia, USA
Nursing
Gateway Community College 2
New Haven, Connecticut
Nursing