Laquita Pearson
New Haven,CT
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager (Mental Health)
Community Residences Inc
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Administered medications to relieve symptoms and monitor effects on clients.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- On-call duties
- Creating and revising staff schedule.
Residential Instructor
Community Residences Inc
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Taught residents life skills needed to function and provided positive reinforcement to boost confidence.
- Provided safe and compassionate assistance to those with intellectual disabilities
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Direct Support Professional
Vantage Group
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Utility Operator
Schick Wilkinson Sword
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Hillhouse High School
New Haven, CT06.2001
Skills
- Shift Coverage
- Staff Management
- Staff Supervision
- Cash Deposits and Receipts
- Time Management
Timeline
Assistant Manager (Mental Health)
Community Residences Inc
07.2022 - Current
Residential Instructor
Community Residences Inc
05.2019 - 07.2022
Direct Support Professional
Vantage Group
06.2018 - 05.2019
Utility Operator
Schick Wilkinson Sword
09.2016 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
James Hillhouse High School
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