Lance Peterson
Maxwell
Summary
Currently seeking job advancement. I am interested in advancing myself for possilble change of job responsibility.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Activity Coordinator
South Central Colfax County Special Hospital distr
Springer
11.2025 - Current
- Organized recreational activities for patients and staff engagement.
- Coordinated schedules for various therapeutic programs and events.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local community partners.
- Monitored progress of participants to track measurable data for plan of care goals.
- Trained and supervised volunteers and junior staff, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality program delivery.
- Facilitated group activities, fostering a sense of community and encouraging social interaction among participants.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to participants, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
- Adapted activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of participants, including those with physical or cognitive limitations.
- Utilized social media and other digital platforms to communicate with participants and promote the activity program.
- Assigned work to team members and evaluated performance against standards.
- Initiated creative ideas and kept recreation programs entertaining and refreshing.
- Monitored activities to enforce rules and safety procedures or arrange removal of unruly patrons.
- Settled disputes or helped solve other customer concerns.
- Sought out opportunities to improve service levels and corrected problems.
- Guided patrons to exits or provided instructions in emergency situations.
- Managed supplies and materials needed for program execution.
- Implemented feedback systems to enhance participant experiences.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to tailor activities to patient needs.
- Promoted a positive environment through team-building initiatives and events.
- Created lesson plans, arts and crafts projects, games, sports activities, and other educational programs.
- Provided guidance to staff on how to handle difficult situations or behavioral issues among participants.
- Monitored attendance records of participants during activities and maintained accurate records of all program data.
- Planned and facilitated special events such as holiday parties, field trips, and picnics.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by staff members at all times.
- Coordinated with parents to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
- Managed inventory and ordered new supplies for activities when stock was running low.
Nurse Tech
Miners Colfax Medical Center LTC
Raton
03.2007 - Current
- Nurse tech responsible for patient care, assiting residents with ADL's as needed, charting, serving meals, cleaning up all areas as needed, and all others duties as assigned by charge nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colfax General LTC
SPRINGER
04.2000 - 03.2007
- I am currently a CNA with 9 years experience. I am under direction received from the charge nurse which include patient care, charting, vital signs, and all other duties as assigned from charge nurse.
Substitute
Maxwell Municipal Schools
MAXWELL
08.1995 - 05.2004
- Substitute K-12th Grades and Also in the Cafeteria.
Business Office Assistant
Maxwell Municipal School
MAXWELL
03.2003 - 09.2003
- Business Office Assistant, File clerk, Mail Clerk, Special Education Assistant, Gardener
Food Service Supervisor
BEST FOODS INC
SPRINGER
09.1999 - 04.2000
- I was in charge of supervising residents prepare food for all the New Mexico boys school. I also helped order supplies. I kept track of residents hours worked and submitted time sheets into.
Education
Certificate - Activity Director
New Mexico Activity Association
08.2021 - 11.2025
C N A
Salud
09.2024 - 09.2027
Associate of Applied Science - Office Admistration
Luna Community College
Springer , NM 08.1993 - 05.1995
Duncan High School
Duncan , AZSkills
- AAS Office Administration
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Passenger assist and Drive Residents to and from appointments
- Chart resident care daily
- Assist residents with ADL's daily
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Assist resident with Activity of daily living
- Oral care, wash hands, nail care, Assist with shaving, combing hair,
- Assist resident with dressing, washing thier face, and Assist with thier use of walker for ambulation
- Assist resident with use of sit to stand lift, hoyer lifts, and walker for ambulation with a gait belt
Timeline
Activity Coordinator
South Central Colfax County Special Hospital distr
11.2025 - Current
C N A
Salud
09.2024 - 09.2027
Certificate - Activity Director
New Mexico Activity Association
08.2021 - 11.2025
Nurse Tech
Miners Colfax Medical Center LTC
03.2007 - Current
Business Office Assistant
Maxwell Municipal School
03.2003 - 09.2003
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colfax General LTC
04.2000 - 03.2007
Food Service Supervisor
BEST FOODS INC
09.1999 - 04.2000
Substitute
Maxwell Municipal Schools
08.1995 - 05.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Office Admistration
Luna Community College
08.1993 - 05.1995
Duncan High School