Natalie B. Peterson
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Dedicated and resilient professional skilled in developing and executing plans while focusing on encouraging individuals to accept life's challenges. Effective at managing difficult cases and making sound, educated decisions. Extensive training in motivational interviewing techniques and practices.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Brain Injury Specialist
Community NeuroRehab of Iowa
05.2022 - Current
- Rehabilitation specialization within residential brain injury facility; addresses cognitive, physical, medical, behavioral and psycho-social rehabilitation.
- Strive to support program participants with developing skillsets to return to lives of personal meaning and independence within their chosen community.
Direct Support Professional
Exceptional Persons, Inc
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Home habilitation services provided to persons who have severe mental health diagnoses, disability or brain injury. As DSP, provided support with participant development of daily life skills to maintain self-esteem and general wellness while encouraging self-advocacy.
- Assisted clients to establish daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05.2023
Associate of Arts (AA) - Criminal Justice
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA01.2021
Skills
- 2 years total experience in supportive roles for those with mental illness/disabilities
- Strong ability to separate feelings and actions and remain a calm force in contentious and intense environments
- Possess a compassionate and caring demeanor
- Typing speed of 60 WPM
- Microsoft Office experience
- Rehabilitation Plans
- Motivational Interviewing
- Interventions Understanding and Application
- Documentation Writing
- Brain Injury Specialization Certification
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED.
- Mandated Reporter
- Medication Management and Administration
- Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Certified Brain Injury Specialist
Community NeuroRehab of Iowa
05.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Exceptional Persons, Inc
07.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Northern Iowa
Associate of Arts (AA) - Criminal Justice
Iowa Central Community College
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