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Donna Richardson

Clearwater

Summary

A highly skilled and committed advocate with demonstrated capabilities in guiding and aiding individuals through facilitation to accomplish their personal needs and goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

Pinellas County Schools
10.2022 - Current
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.

System Navigator

PEMHS Mental Health Facility
08.2021 - 10.2022

● Conduct initial client intake assessment

● Manage and develop client case loads

● Identify the needs of the client and provide community-based resources

● Facilitate warm referral transfers between providers to ensure effective collaboration between the client and the resource.

● Organize and maintain up to date electronic and manual client filing system

● Coordinate and schedule meetings in person and through various computer-based virtual platforms

● Compile monthly statistical data reports based on initial intake screenings

● Proved written electronic communication to client and management regarding case status and updates

Proved written electronic communication to client and management regarding case status and updates

Substitute Teacher

Pinellas County Schools
09.2014 - 10.2022
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

School Counselor

Pinellas County School
10.2016 - 06.2019

● Facilitated instructional guidance counseling to elementary and middle school students.

● Collaborated with students and parents to create a 504 plan with guided goals to help support student academic success

● Analyzed student classroom performance and identified key problem areas

● Assisted with school programs and group training events geared towards student Leadership, parent involvement, early childhood developmental studies and community participation

● Attended and participated in school board and parent teacher association (PTA) meetings

Patient Access Service Representative II

BayCare Health System Inc.
06.2011 - 07.2019
  • Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
  • Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
  • Determined patient financial needs and referred eligible patients to proper county, state, or federal agencies to obtain financial assistance.
  • Contributed to reduction of accounts receivables by adhering to predetermined policies and procedures to recover amounts due from patients.
  • Performed patient scheduling and registration functions to serve as initial contact point for medical office visits.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration

St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL
05.2016

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

Springfield College
Tampa, FL
05.2007

Master of Science - Organizational Management And Leadership

Springfield College
Tampa, FL
12.2004

Associate of Science - Human Services/Social Services

Springfield College
Tampa, Fl
12.2002

Skills

  • Counseling Services
  • Conflict Management Education
  • Data Analysis
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Career Guidance
  • Listening Actively
  • Alcohol and Substance Abuse
  • Diverse Student Populations
  • Career Development Techniques Instruction
  • Academic Advisement

Timeline

School Counselor

Pinellas County Schools
10.2022 - Current

System Navigator

PEMHS Mental Health Facility
08.2021 - 10.2022

School Counselor

Pinellas County School
10.2016 - 06.2019

Substitute Teacher

Pinellas County Schools
09.2014 - 10.2022

Patient Access Service Representative II

BayCare Health System Inc.
06.2011 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration

St. Petersburg College

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

Springfield College

Master of Science - Organizational Management And Leadership

Springfield College

Associate of Science - Human Services/Social Services

Springfield College
Donna Richardson