Kim Pertl
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Adept at fostering safety and positive environments, I leveraged my dependable nature and effective communication skills at Missouri Central School Bus to enhance student transport efficiency and safety. My proactive approach to incident reporting and adherence to DOT regulations significantly improved operational standards, showcasing my ability to drive results and maintain a clean driving record.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Missouri Central School Bus
Saint Louis MO
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
- Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
Psychiatric Technician
St Alexian Bros Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
- Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff members involved.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Ensured a safe and supportive environment for patients through close monitoring and crisis management techniques.
- Fostered a positive therapeutic alliance with each patient by providing consistent encouragement throughout their healing journey.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies based on individual patient needs, contributing to improved functioning within daily life activities.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during group therapy sessions, fostering trust and open communication.
- Assisted in patient goal-setting and regularly monitored progress, celebrating successes and addressing barriers to achievement.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and protecting individual privacy rights.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, improving overall patient outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in psychiatric care.
- Facilitated recreational activities designed to promote socialization skills among peers while also encouraging healthy outlets for stress reduction.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Supported patients'' transition into community-based settings by developing tailored aftercare plans focused on self-sufficiency and wellness.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Assisted psychiatrists in administering medications, ensuring accurate dosages and monitoring side effects for optimal efficacy.
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Contributed to the reduction of patient readmissions by conducting thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Educated family members about mental health disorders and coping strategies, strengthening their ability to provide support at home effectively.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized treatment plans and providing therapeutic interventions.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Supervisor Girl's Residence
Evangelical Children's Home
Saint Louis MO
10.1993 - 11.1995
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Education
Bachelor's Of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Quincy University
Quincy, IL05.1990
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe Driving Practices
- Behavior Management
- Incident Reporting
- Commercial driving
- Special Needs Assistance
- Emergency Procedures
- Safety equipment usage
- Passenger Management
- Punctuality
- Route Planning
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Vehicle inspections
- Defensive Driving
- DOT Regulations
- Transporting Students
- Weather condition driving
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- License endorsements
- Customer-Oriented
- Post-Trip Inspections
- Student Supervision
- Safe Driver Training
- Traffic Laws Adherence
- Child Safety Awareness
- Clean Driving Record
- Dependable and Responsible
- First Aid Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Attention to Detail
- Dispatcher Communication
- Traffic Laws and Regulations
- Student Behavior Management
- Licensing Requirements
- Two-Way Radio Operation
- Log Book Maintenance
- Tires and Brakes Inspections
- DOT Inspections
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Supervisor Girl's Residence
Evangelical Children's Home
10.1993 - 11.1995
School Bus Driver
Missouri Central School Bus
Psychiatric Technician
St Alexian Bros Hospital
Bachelor's Of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Quincy University