Destyni Ducote
Simmesport
Summary
Confident Mortuary Science student passionate about learning new skills. I have a background working in medical settings, where I gained experience helping people through difficult situations, handling paperwork, and staying organized in a fast-paced environment. I'm compassionate, dependable, and ready to support families with care and professionalism during their time of need.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant and Receptionist
Avoyelles Pediatrics
Marksville
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Assists physicians, nurses, and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician.
- Screening patients, collecting vitals and uploading to ATHENA.
- Checking vaccine records through LINKS and administering vaccines.
- Administrative duties include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, answering phones, responding to fax & emails.
ABA Technician
Spectrum Pediatric Therapies
Marksville
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Responsible for assisting behavior analysts to implement behavior reduction and skill acquisition treatment plans.
- Assist clients on the autism spectrum with day to day activities, monitor their behavior, record and collect data on patients' progress, and communicate with clients.
- Chart data & submit notes for insurance purposes.
Psychiatric Aide
Central Louisiana State Hospital
Pineville
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Company Overview: This is a job position with the State of Louisiana, up to date on all CPI, BLS, ASSIST classes & online state courses recently renewed.
- Provide care to mentally ill patients.
- Sit 1:1 precaution with multiple patients who are at high risk for protection of self, others, PICA & fall risk.
- Oversee patient's location & behavior at all times.
- Assist with ADL's, lead patient's in recreational & educational group activities.
- This is a job position with the State of Louisiana, up to date on all CPI, BLS, ASSIST classes & online state courses recently renewed.
Daycare Teacher
The Early Childhood Development Center
Mansura
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Worked with kids 6 weeks-12 years of age.
- I was the lead teacher in several classes as well as a teacher's assistant in the early childhood educational class.
Education
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science & Funeral Directing
John A Gupton
Nashville, TN 02.2025 - 07.2025
CLTCC - CNA
Ward H. Nash
Cottonport, LA12.2016
High school or equivalent -
Louisiana School For The Agricultural Sciences
Bunkie, LA05.2016
Skills
- Scheduling & Time Management
- Clerical & Recordkeeping
- Billing & Insurance Paperwork
- Data Entry & File Management
- Phone Etiquette & Front Desk Reception
- Appointment Setting
- Inventory Management
- Professional Demeanor
- Active Listening
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Calm Under Pressure
- Advanced First Aid / Safety Protocols
Certification
- CPR expires 02/01/26
- Emergency Medical Responder expires 09/01/26
- Class D License expires 01/01/27
Professional Memberships
Louisiana State Fire Fighters Association (LSFA)-Member
January 2023-Current
Extra Curricular Activities
Simmesport Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Responder
January 2023-Current
SVFD Secretary
May 2024-Current
Timeline
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science & Funeral Directing
John A Gupton
02.2025 - 07.2025
Medical Assistant and Receptionist
Avoyelles Pediatrics
04.2022 - 10.2023
ABA Technician
Spectrum Pediatric Therapies
01.2021 - 02.2022
Psychiatric Aide
Central Louisiana State Hospital
11.2019 - 10.2020
Daycare Teacher
The Early Childhood Development Center
06.2016 - 10.2019
CLTCC - CNA
Ward H. Nash
High school or equivalent -
Louisiana School For The Agricultural Sciences