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DeVaughn Simmons

Hillsboro

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional skilled in patient care and medication administration. Experienced in training staff and implementing crisis intervention strategies to enhance support and safety. Strong work ethic and adaptability enable effective independent work and quick mastery of new skills. Committed to delivering positive experiences for individuals, families, and staff.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

MA1 Charge/ DSP

Ponybird Inc
Mapaville
09.2020 - Current
  • Supporting individuals with disabilities in daily living activities and personal care.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of individual progress, services and daily routines.
  • Trains new staff on best practices for individual support and safety procedures.
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Managed medication preparation and distribution to support individual health needs.
  • Helps train new Medication Aides in a daily job style on how to properly prep, administer and chart medications on the individuals
  • Provides Transportation services for individuals and staff when needed.

AT&T Sales Manager

AT&T
Creve Coeur
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Sold business to business communications, wifi and cable services
  • Traveled to different cities checking services and applying new services

Correctional Officer

Joplin Police Department
Joplin
10.2018 - 05.2020
  • Running first shift as charge officer
  • Booking and Releasing inmates in and out of jail
  • Assisted in the transportation of inmates to court and medical appointments.
  • Enforced facility rules to maintain order and security within the correctional environment.
  • Checked in personal property and money, and placed items on an online system
  • Mandt and DT training for safety and protection inside of the workplace

Education

High School Diploma -

Joplin High School
Joplin, MO
05-2015

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO
04-2026

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Documentation
  • Healthcare software
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Patient transportation
  • Time management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Staff training
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Written communication
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • PPE compliance
  • Dependable and responsible

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Certification

First Aide and Safety

Timeline

MA1 Charge/ DSP

Ponybird Inc
09.2020 - Current

AT&T Sales Manager

AT&T
06.2020 - 09.2020

Correctional Officer

Joplin Police Department
10.2018 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

Joplin High School

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Jefferson College
DeVaughn Simmons