Dakota Loyal
Frederick
Summary
Professional with significant experience in mental health care, ready to contribute effectively. Strong skills in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and achieving outcomes in dynamic settings. Dependable, empathetic, and skilled in maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Specialist
North Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Provided individual and group therapy to Adoloscents, enhancing coping strategies and emotional well-being.
- Developed personalized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Conducted assessments to identify mental health needs, leading to tailored interventions and resources.
- Educated clients on mental health topics, promoting awareness and reducing stigma within the community.
- Trained new staff members on facility policies, procedures, best practices in mental health care delivery, ensuring consistent service standards across the team.
- Maintained detailed records of clinical interventions, progress notes, treatment plans, and other documentation required for regulatory compliance.
- Ensured safety of patients through close observation during high-risk situations such as suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors.
- Facilitated crisis intervention sessions, effectively managing acute situations and ensuring client safety.
School Bus Driver
Charles County Public Schools
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Followed daily scheduled routes and managed special school events and field trips without accidents or safety concerns.
- Attended meetings to discuss safety measures.
- Performed regular maintenance with basic upkeep of fuel, oil.
Lead Hostess
Old Hickory Steakhouse Gaylord National Harbor
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Coordinated reservations, preparing tables and achieving consistent on-time seating.
- Supervised host team, keeping everyone motivated and empowering each person to successfully handle job requirements.
- Satisfied customers consistently, managing expectations and handling concerns.
- Moved and arranged tables, chairs and settings to accommodate large groups or guests with special needs.
Security Guard/Dispatcher
Securemedy Inc
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Responded to reports of suspicious or unusual activity.
- Worked closely with local law enforcement to collect, review and transfer evidence.
- Secured building against intrusion, routinely checking and locking windows and doors.
- Permitted authorized persons to enter property upon identity verification.
- Warned violators about consequences of rule infractions.
- Viewed monitor screens and remained alert to movement on-screen for authorized and unauthorized individuals.
Appearance Care/ Custodian
Phyllis Harrison Cleaning Services PCS
06.2005 - 11.2015
- Operated cleaning equipment to maintain facility hygiene and safety standards.
- Performed routine inspections to ensure cleanliness and compliance with health regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently, improving client satisfaction through effective communication skills.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2011 - 07.2015
- Improved students' access to grade-level content with special accommodations and modifications.
- Maintained consistent and well-coordinated support for students with diverse special education needs.
- Contributed to course instruction by preparing lesson plans and directly teaching students.
- Supervised students in cafeterias, schoolyards and other non-classroom environments.
- Helped students build life-long learning skills for continued academic success.
Education
Certification - Class A Commercial Drivers License
Edwin Keller Bus Transportation
Waldorf, MD08.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Crossland High School
Temple Hills, MD05.2005
Skills
- Anxiety reduction techniques
- Stress management strategies
- Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
- Self-harm prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Behavior modification
- Safety and risk assessments
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- PS- Prevention Specialist
- CDL School Bus Driver Passenger Endorsement
Timeline
Mental Health Specialist
North Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
03.2023 - Current
School Bus Driver
Charles County Public Schools
10.2018 - 03.2020
Lead Hostess
Old Hickory Steakhouse Gaylord National Harbor
12.2016 - 03.2018
Security Guard/Dispatcher
Securemedy Inc
01.2014 - 12.2017
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2011 - 07.2015
Appearance Care/ Custodian
Phyllis Harrison Cleaning Services PCS
06.2005 - 11.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Crossland High School
Certification - Class A Commercial Drivers License
Edwin Keller Bus Transportation
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