Nya McDougald
Durham,NC
Summary
Highly organized and dependable candidate skilled in efficiently managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Demonstrates a strong commitment to taking on responsibilities to achieve team goals. Recognized for being detail-oriented and a valuable team player.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Rise Fellow
Eliada Homes
02.2024 - Current
- Worked as direct care staff in Eliada's psychiatric residential treatment programs.
- Familiarized with how to work and interact with children and adolescents who have been diagnosed with a variety of mental illnesses, from post-traumatic stress to oppositional defiant disorder.
- Thoroughly and effectively implement the Eliada Model in order to teach important life skills that contribute to students’ successful return to the community.
- Actively participate in the creation and daily implementation of individualized treatment and teaching plans. Meet regularly with the leadership staff and implement suggested feedback to ensure proper implementation of the Eliada Model including crisis and teaching plans for each student.
Intern
SCDT Duke Clinical Research CTA
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Shadowed research coordinators and nurse coordinators in hospital, clinic, and laboratory settings, actively engaging in processes and experiencing the workflow firsthand
- Studied and applied basic principles in clinical trial design inclusive of protocol management, informed consent, safety monitoring and event reporting, basic lab techniques, and recruitment and retention
- Completed GCP and CITI training.
Rita’s Cashier/Server
Durham Bulls Atheltic Park
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Greet customers and assist with product selection and order preparation
- Confirming proper cleanliness of workspace
- Ensuring order accuracy and processing payments for orders in a timely fashion.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Summer Camp Counselor
Vision 21 Summer Camp
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Monitored and observed participants and reported concerns to supervisor for immediate attention.
- Provided guidance and support to participants to promote memorable experiences.
Church Volunteer
Bell Yeager Freewill Baptist Church
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Maintained church grounds to upkeep clean, safe and tidy presentation.
- Distributed food boxes with carefully selected essentials to families in need.
- Organized, sorted and stored donations in orderly systems to minimize waste.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC12.2023
High School Diploma -
JD Clement Early College High School
Durham05.2022
Skills
- Time-Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Product Knowledge
- Trauma-informed counseling
- HIPAA protocols
- Adaptability
- Patience and Empathy
- Cross-cultural competency
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Boundaries Establishment
- Client Advocacy
Timeline
Rise Fellow
Eliada Homes
02.2024 - Current
Intern
SCDT Duke Clinical Research CTA
02.2023 - 07.2023
Rita’s Cashier/Server
Durham Bulls Atheltic Park
05.2022 - 09.2023
Summer Camp Counselor
Vision 21 Summer Camp
06.2019 - 08.2023
Church Volunteer
Bell Yeager Freewill Baptist Church
05.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
North Carolina Central University
High School Diploma -
JD Clement Early College High School
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