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Lauren Pond

Brewster,MA

Summary

Compassionate person with strong dedication to helping individuals in need of mental health support with experience for over 20 years. Skilled in providing patient-centered care and evidence-based interventions. Possesses deep understanding of mental health and behavioral sciences with ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing mental health challenges.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide Provider

Dawn Black, RN
09.2020 - Current
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.

Crew Member/Decorator

Trader Joe's
12.2017 - Current
  • Lead decor artist for store front and displays
  • Maintaining financial profitability by meeting and exceeding purchasing as well as sales target.
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.

Assistant Director

Riverside Community Care At Elliot House
08.2007 - 12.2017
  • Deliver innovative services to over 150 active individuals through mental health services
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Collaborated with a team of employees to provide leadership, equality, motivation, and support for supervision, skill training, and community involvement for program participants.
  • Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
  • Work one-on-one with members to enhance their social and professional skills and opportunity
  • Organized and facilitated a financial literacy program for members to manage their own accounts and understanding budget
  • Regional Key note speaker who lead a comprehensive study to engage the rights of an individual who has mental health disabilities (MAPS)
  • Closely worked with DMH, DMR, DDS, MCC and mobile crisis team to deliver absolute best for all participants of the club house
  • Represented Elliot HOuse at various committees; Health and Wellness, Rewards and Recognition, Social recreation, and reported directly to the program Director and CEO

Key Holder

Lululemon Athletica
06.2004 - 08.2008
  • Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
  • Evaluated data on stock levels, customer sales and other factors, assessed trends and reported on findings to help senior management make effective operational decisions.
  • Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.

Education

No Degree - Nursing Education

Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA

No Degree -

The Learning Center For The Deaf
Framingham, MA
09.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design And Communication

The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY
05.2005

Skills

  • Quick leaner, detail oriented, and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment
  • Energetic with the nurturing ability to make others feel comfortable
  • Entrepreneurial spirit who understands hard work
  • Articulate professional with proven dependability and a string work ethic

Additional Volunteer work

  • Camp Fatima, 2002-Present

Summer camp for people with mental and physical disabilities. www.ecweek.org

  • Community Board Representative, 2019-Present

Seeking donors and vendors to help community involvement with local residents

  • Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress, 2008-2018

Doing work shops and and creating awareness to the community

  • Advocates in Motion, 2008-2018

Recreational group for young adults with Down Syndrome

  • Habitat for Humanity Guadalupe Mexico, 2003

Building an orphanage and feeding families


Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
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Quote

Do not go where the path may lead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Timeline

Home Health Aide Provider

Dawn Black, RN
09.2020 - Current

Crew Member/Decorator

Trader Joe's
12.2017 - Current

Assistant Director

Riverside Community Care At Elliot House
08.2007 - 12.2017

Key Holder

Lululemon Athletica
06.2004 - 08.2008

No Degree - Nursing Education

Cape Cod Community College

No Degree -

The Learning Center For The Deaf

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design And Communication

The College of Saint Rose

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