Brenda Lermond
Pahrump
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in patient care and medication delivery at Opportunity Foundation. Proven track record in fostering positive relationships and providing tailored assistance to ensure client safety and well-being. Expertise in crisis intervention and CPR, with a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration to enhance quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute
Nye County School District
Pahrump
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and lesson implementation.
- Supported students with special needs during educational activities.
- Supervised students during lunch periods to ensure safety and proper behavior.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining areas, ensuring a hygienic environment for students.
- Monitored student behavior in hallways and common areas.
- Conducted regular safety checks throughout the campus.
Direct Support Professional
Opportunity Foundation
Williston
08.1991 - 09.2024
- Development of positive relationships with clients through quality-of-life-enhancing activities and by providing emotional support.
- I provided compassion and the highest level of patient care to individuals with disabilities in a group home environment.
- Utilization of crisis intervention techniques to efficiently and safely de-escalate potentially harmful situations.
- Managed medication administration for multiple clients while monitoring treatment plan progress.
- I respond promptly to client requests for assistance.
- Monitored clients for safety concerns, administering emergency first aid and CPR as needed.
- Applied knowledge of infection control and safe procedures to effectively manage exposure incidents.
- Conducted motor vehicle operations for transporting clients to physicians' offices or outings.
Education
State of Nevada
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication delivery
- Progress reporting
- Tailored assistance development
- Patient evaluations
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Charting with documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Substitute
Nye County School District
03.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Opportunity Foundation
08.1991 - 09.2024
State of Nevada