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Kayla Murakami

Murrieta,CA

Summary

Pragmatic graduate student with genuine desire to serve others and passion to help people in need. Eager to assist clients with meeting goals by facilitating treatment, assistance and counseling services. Bachelors in sociology and in the process of certifying in Masters of Social Work. Available for weekend, evening and holiday shifts. Considered hardworking, punctual and driven.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Admission/ Discharge Coordinator

Crestwood Fallbrook Healing Center
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Improved patient discharge process by coordinating with medical teams and ensuring timely communication between departments.
  • Reduced readmission rates through thorough review of patient records and implementation of individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive discharge instructions and resources for follow-up care.
  • Streamlined workflow by developing efficient systems for tracking patients'' progress throughout their hospital stay.
  • Increased efficiency in the discharge process, implementing electronic record-keeping systems to track essential information.

Therapy Behavior Service Coach (Internship)

Community Access Network
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
  • Provided comprehensive treatment by working in close collaboration with multidisciplinary team of professionals.
  • Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
  • Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
  • Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program/intervention outcomes.
  • Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
  • Addressed client needs by implementing behavior intervention plans.

Basic Life Support

CPR
01.2023 - 01.2025

American Medical Certification

  • Managed applications, demographics and participant information of health education programs
  • Collaborated with Advanced Medical to achieve CPR, AED and First Aid certification

Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist

Behavior Frontiers
10.2020 - 03.2022
  • Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally, and consistently.
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs.
  • Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each patient.
  • Assessed neurological function and documented results, including patient decision-making capacity.
  • Contributed knowledge and abilities toward the success of parent team meetings, therapist meetings, and patient assessments

Elderly Caregiver

OVERNIGHT CAREGIVER, Greenmarylands
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients

Elderly Caregiver

Chancelor Place of Murrieta
01.2017 - 01.2021

Provided hygienic needs to elderly patients

  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being

Patrol Sergeant

2 Town Square
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • While interning at the Murrieta Police Department, duties included filing paperwork, organizing reports, accompanying officers on emergency calls, computer input, records and observation.
  • Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs
  • Completed range of simultaneous job tasks to support professor's academic, research and operational needs
  • Interacted with clients by phone, email or in-person to provide information
  • Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

National University
San Diego, CA
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

California Polytechnic State University of Pomona
Pomona, CA
05.2021

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • First Aid
  • Accident Investigations
  • Service-Orientation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Public Safety
  • Time Management

Timeline

Therapy Behavior Service Coach (Internship)

Community Access Network
05.2023 - 10.2023

Admission/ Discharge Coordinator

Crestwood Fallbrook Healing Center
01.2023 - 04.2024

Basic Life Support

CPR
01.2023 - 01.2025

Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist

Behavior Frontiers
10.2020 - 03.2022

Elderly Caregiver

OVERNIGHT CAREGIVER, Greenmarylands
08.2020 - 01.2021

Patrol Sergeant

2 Town Square
08.2018 - 12.2018

Elderly Caregiver

Chancelor Place of Murrieta
01.2017 - 01.2021

Master of Science - Social Work

National University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

California Polytechnic State University of Pomona
Kayla Murakami