Katalingka Laguerre
Lakeland,United States
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Counselor
NAFI
Lakeland, FL
02.2023 - Current
- Conducted assessments to identify mental health needs of youth.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate client care and ensure continuity of services.
- Maintained accurate records of client information including progress notes and case files.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss best practices for clients' treatments.
- Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing stressors.
- Helped clients develop social skills needed for successful interactions with peers.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing rules and regulations while supervising youth activities.
- Engaged in regular supervision sessions with program managers and supervisors to review cases and update clinical practice methods.
- Demonstrated appropriate behavior, listened carefully to others and showed respect for people to promote positive influence for youngsters.
- Supervised youth group members to maintain organized and safe environment.
- Monitored and cared for youth in carefully controlled environment to promote safety.
- Engaged with youth in recreational, treatment-focused and educational activities to encourage growth and interpersonal skill development.
- Communicated with challenged and troubled children in effort to exact positive impact and influence.
- Collaborated with counselors and parents to report youth behavior and progress.
- Counseled individual youth and small groups on presenting needs and concerns.
- Advised children and helped to foster improved levels of self confidence.
- Documented actions and incidents associated with youth program participants.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques aligned with trauma-informed care model, driving intervention strategy.
- Advocated for at-risk youth individuals and promoted helpful resources and programs to foster progress.
- Transported and supervised youth to facilitate off-site appointments and recreational activities.
- Improved children's behavior through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions.
- Assisted youth with practicing coping skills to achieve completion of treatment goals.
Behavior Technician
Light Of Life
Orlando, FL
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Accompanied patients to medical and counseling appointments.
- Administered oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.
- Conducted intake interviews with new patients to complete forms, assess mental health condition or obtain treatment history.
Shift Supervisor
Central Florida Group Homes
Orlando, FL
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Supervised and monitored the activities of youth during recreational programs.
- Monitored progress of youth towards attainment of program objectives.
- Maintained records of program activities, participant attendance, and progress towards goals.
- Facilitated communication between staff members, volunteers, community partners and other organizations involved with the program.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary including mental health referrals or suicide prevention strategies.
- Supervised activities to keep children safe in various situations.
- Counseled youth on personal issues related to family dynamics, peer pressure, substance abuse prevention and mental health awareness.
- Created a safe environment for youth to express themselves freely without fear of judgement or ridicule.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Veterans Hospital
Orlando, FL
07.2009 - 10.2013
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming patients.
- Assisted in the transfer of patients from bed to wheelchair or other equipment.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with the administration of medications as directed by a registered nurse.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from other healthcare team members.
- Transported patients between departments or outside facilities as needed.
- Performed basic clerical duties such as filing documents, answering telephones .
- Assisted with ambulation devices such as walkers or canes when necessary.
- Engaged with patients on an individual basis through conversation, reading stories .
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Keiser University
Orlando, FL05-2021
Associate of Science - Psychology
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL08-2012
Skills
- Youth Guidance
- Behavior Modeling
- Youth Mentoring
- Paperwork and Reporting
- Youth Supervision
- Team Collaboration
- Mental Health Support
- Rapport Building
- Behavior Management
- Meal Preparation
- Crisis Management
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Counselor
NAFI
02.2023 - Current
Behavior Technician
Light Of Life
07.2021 - 04.2022
Shift Supervisor
Central Florida Group Homes
02.2018 - 05.2021
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Veterans Hospital
07.2009 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Keiser University
Associate of Science - Psychology
Seminole State College of Florida
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