Laurel Fernandez
Summary
Dependable employee with a strong desire to expand skills and make a meaningful impact on company success. Recognized for hardworking nature, ethical approach, and meticulous attention to detail. Eager to embrace new challenges and contribute to growth and achievements of the organization.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Person
Illinois Valley Industries
09.2016 - 07.2024
- Teach adults with intellectual disabilities life skills
- Supervise all aspects of assigned client activities
- Maintain accurate attendance/daily activity logs
- Create monthly calendar programming, outings, and reminders for clients/staff
- Utilized approved behavior plans and intervention strategies to help clients achieve goals/objectives
- Engaged clients in meaningful activities that promoted skill development, socialization opportunities and overall well-being
Teacher Aide / Recess Supervisor
Trinity Christian School
11.2008 - 06.2010
- Aide and support teacher as needed, recess supervisor
- Assisted with reading, math, phonics, art, and gym
- Maintained bright, organized, and well-kept classroom
- Before and after school care, behavior management
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain positive learning environment
Medical Records Tech
Symbian RX Services
08.2005 - 11.2007
- Trained new employees
- Admit/Discharge residents
- Print monthly charts/lists as requested
- Incoming calls/requests from nursing homes
- Worked independently / team work as needed
- Entered patient data: non med orders, physical therapy, occupational therapy, diet changes, blood pressure, allergies, and diagnosis
Medical Records Tech
Symbian RX Services
03.1994 - 03.2002
- Admit/Discharge residents
- Print monthly charts/lists as requested
- Incoming calls/requests from nursing homes
- Worked independently / team work as needed
- Entered patient data: non med orders, physical therapy, occupational therapy, diet changes, blood pressure, allergies, and diagnosis
Education
Skills
- Reliability
- Organized
- Self Motivation
- Detail Oriented
- Time Management
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Empathy & Understanding
- Work Independently & as a Team
Timeline
Direct Support Person
Illinois Valley Industries
09.2016 - 07.2024
Teacher Aide / Recess Supervisor
Trinity Christian School
11.2008 - 06.2010
Medical Records Tech
Symbian RX Services
08.2005 - 11.2007
Medical Records Tech
Symbian RX Services
03.1994 - 03.2002
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