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Tameka Peters

NEW IBERIA,Louisiana

Summary

Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

MSW

BAYOU BEND HEALTH SYSTEM
Franklin, Louisiana
02.2019 - Current
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
  • Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
  • Facilitated frequent family conferences to discuss case plans in detail and discuss goals.
  • Provided direct clinical social work services to individuals and families in a mental health setting.
  • Assisted homeless clients with procuring mental health support and other various community resources.
  • Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.
  • Provided mental health support to homeless clients and connected each with community resources.
  • Participated in court proceedings related to cases involving children or vulnerable adults.
  • Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
  • Visited clients at residences to assist courts with custody decisions and conduct home study assessments.
  • Practiced cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy.
  • Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted individuals experiencing homelessness by providing referrals for emergency shelter placements.
  • Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Reduced unnecessary risk of institutional care by treating high-risk clients living in communities.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health issues.

Mental Health Technician

Genesis Medical Center
New Iberia, Louisiana
06.2014 - 01.2019
  • Conducted hypodermic injections following hospital procedures.
  • Contacted patients' relatives to coordinate family visits and conferences.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems when appropriate.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing treatment plans for patients with various mental health disorders.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress and treatment plans.
  • Conducted one-on-one sessions with patients to provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
  • Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
  • Provided education about mental illness symptoms and causes to family members of patients.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress and treatment outcomes.
  • Employed motivational interviewing techniques to encourage patient engagement in treatment.
  • Administered oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.
  • Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
  • Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Assisted psychiatrists in working with patients to rehabilitate for community reintegration.
  • Supported clients in developing daily living skills such as budgeting money or time management.

Education

Master of Science - Masters of Social Work

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
09-2018

Skills

  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Problem resolution
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Analytical
  • Organizational skills
  • Data management
  • CPR, first aid, AED
  • Family dynamics
  • Emergency intervention
  • Behavioral therapy

Timeline

MSW

BAYOU BEND HEALTH SYSTEM
02.2019 - Current

Mental Health Technician

Genesis Medical Center
06.2014 - 01.2019

Master of Science - Masters of Social Work

Louisiana State University
Tameka Peters