Leslie Gonzalez
Prinsburg,MN
Summary
Motivated individual promoting well-rounded skill set including organizational and leaderhip abilities. Always ready and willing to help out in any way. Known for open-minded problem-solving and best-in-class work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Counselor
Prairie Lakes Youth Programs
Willmar, MN
03.2023 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling to students in a group home setting.
- Conducted assessments of student's academic, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
- Developed treatment plans for identified client needs.
- Facilitated team meetings to provide support services to clients and families.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and documentation of services provided.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to promote positive behavior change in children.
- Engaged families in treatment planning and implementation processes.
- Utilized a variety of therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, solution focused therapy, reality therapy..
- Conducted home visits as necessary to assess family dynamics or provide additional supports.
- Developed relationships with community resources that could be utilized by clients and their families.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Centracare Care Center and Therapy Suites
Willmar, MN
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Renvilla Health Services
Renville, MN
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN05-2024
Skills
- Group sessions
- Anger management techniques
- Crisis intervention procedures
- Client management
- One-on-one counseling
- Client supervision
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Mental Health Support
- Care Planning
- Behavior monitoring
- HIPAA
- Treatment Plans
- Parenting skills educator
Certification
- CPR Certified
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Primary Counselor
Prairie Lakes Youth Programs
03.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Centracare Care Center and Therapy Suites
04.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Renvilla Health Services
06.2018 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Southwest Minnesota State University
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