Lisa Lierman
Jonesboro,IL
Summary
Resiliant Direct Support Professional with solid background with 15+ years of assisting mentally disabled patients with basic needs and care in home, hospital, workshop and rehab like settings. Knowledgeable about medical procedures, recreational requirements and protective measures. Perceptive individual familiar with social and community services rules and regulations.
Dependable with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP
Community Integrated Care
01.2008 - 06.2024
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Behavior Specialist
Methodist Family Health
Bono, AR
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Implemented de-escalation protocols when necessary to help keep students safe while managing their challenging behaviors.
- Maintained open communication with all stakeholders involved in a student's care plan in order to promote consistency across all settings.
- Provided individual and group behavior intervention services to students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with school staff, parents, and administrators to ensure successful implementation of BIPs.
- Monitored student behavior using data collection systems and provided feedback to teachers on effectiveness of interventions implemented.
- Provided crisis management support for students exhibiting challenging behaviors in school settings.
- Created positive learning environments by utilizing evidence-based practices such as Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shawnee High School
Wolf Lake, IL05-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Direct Support Professional Certificate
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, ILSkills
- Direct Patient Care
- Transportation
- Patient Management
- Indirect Patient Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Behavioral Management
- Client documentation
- Progress Documentation
- Charting and documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Healthcare
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- First-aid and CPR
- Patient Education
- Disability Awareness
- Behavior redirection
Certification
- DSP
- CPI
- First Aid
- CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
Methodist Family Health
09.2017 - 12.2019
DSP
Community Integrated Care
01.2008 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Shawnee High School
Some College (No Degree) - Direct Support Professional Certificate
Shawnee Community College
- DSP
- CPI
- First Aid
- CPR
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