1. SHIRITA JOHNSON
1347 Abram Dr. Rantoul Il 61866 | Shirita5@yahoo.com | (815)995-9277
OBJECTIVE Qualified Supervisor who is skilled at communicating, organizing and
solving problems related to job duties and performance. Have maintained
acceptable volume of work while taken on additional tasks. Work in a high
stressful environment while maintaining safety, able to learn additional
skills to improve productivity
SKILLS &
ABILITIES
Accomplished leader/ Supervisory training/ Knowledge of Medicaid
statutes and regulations/ Promotes positive behavior
EXPERIENCE Direct Support Professional/ House Manager
I.A.G. – Champaign, IL 04/2008 to Current
Perform healthcare-related tasks providing guidance under the direction of
nurses.
Transport clients to and from locations outside the home, such as to
physicians’ offices or on outings.
Identified process improvements in the day-to-day CILA home completing
all documentation that's required.
Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and
medication, under the direction of registered nurse.
Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to
evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.
Maintain safety daily, assisting with daily functions.
Experience house manager for several years.
Unit Supervisor (UHS) Pavilion Behavioral Health – Champaign, IL
08/2009 to 3/2016
Established and maintained systems that safely met resident's needs.
Working with residents and families on the development of specific
behavioral plans aimed and transitioning successfully to a less restrictive
environment.
Psychiatric and trauma specializations.
Worked in adult services providing continuum of care as a tech.
Detoxification, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, and Residential/Partial Hospital
Treatment.
Assigned daily agenda for staff/ co-workers.
Identified process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the
department.

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Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary
improvements to satisfy resident needs.
Cooperated and communicated effectively with R.T.C. manager and
director to ensure all staff is completing Medicaid
documentation, meeting the monthly deadline. Completed new employee
training on the unit, conducted 45 and 90 days
Completed staff evaluations and end of the year evaluations. Collaborated
with clinical team and physician deciding what level of safety resident were
at in order to prepare for possible transition along with Department of
children and family services meeting all required criteria upon admission
and discharge.
Confidently managed the overall operation of overnight and patient care,
safety risk management, facility maintenance within the R.T.C. department.
Mental Health Tech 2 State of Illinois (Shapiro Center) – Kankakee, IL
10/2001 to 08/2008
Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of
performance, policies and procedures.
Led the planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with
the agency mission and philosophy.
Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.
Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social,
recreational, or other therapeutic activities that
enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
Assigned employee areas, scheduled staff breaks.
Identified process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the unit.
Assisted individuals with their treatment plan and goals daily meeting their
objectives closely working with adults with intellectual and developmental
disabilities.
EDUCATION Capella University: B.A. in Healthcare Management
August 2015-(Current)
Ashford University: B.A. in Healthcare Administration
August 2011-August 2015 (Transferred)
Kankakee Community College
C.N.A. in 1996
Certification
Parkland Community College: Phlebotomy successfully passed
REFERENCES UPON REQUESTS