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Vicki L. Larsen
Rochester,NY
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Veteran Affairs and community care, adept at severe mental health and chronic illness management and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance clients' quality of life through personalized care plans
and effective communication. Recognized for implementing safety compliance measures and fostering strong relationships, ensuring comfort and well-being for clients and their families.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Live-In Caregiver
Veteran Affairs
Rochester Ny
03.2018 - Current
- Provides on site daily care support and assistance to veteran, ensuring continual comfort and safety 24 hours a day. Averaging 1-3 hours daily or average of 10 hours per day for crisis lasting no more than 5 continual days per event. Has managed 20+ hour- several day continual crisies 5 of those in this job.
- Assisted with medication management, adhering to prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and providers through compassionate communication and support as needed.
- Monitored health indicators, reporting any changes to healthcare professionals promptly daily.
- Implemented personalized activity plans, promoting physical and mental well-being for clients daily.
- Coordinated transportation and or transported client for medical appointments, social engagements, and therapies enhancing clients' access to essential services as needed while prioritizing safety during travel.
- Participated in training sessions, improving caregiving skills and adapting to client needs effectively as needed.
- Maintained safe living environment for client
- Enhanced nutritional intake of client by preparing healthy meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Promoted client's physical and mental health by engaging them in appropriate exercises and recreational activities daily to weekly.
- Established trust with client, providers and their families through effective communication, empathy, and professionalism as needed.
- Manages challenging behaviors or special needs effectively using patience, understanding, and behavioral interventions when necessary on average between 1 and 3 hours a day.
- Enhanced client's quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care daily.
- Assisted clients in managing chronic conditions through close monitoring, lifestyle modifications, and adherence to prescribed treatments daily.
- Provided emotional support daily for client. As needed for providers and client families during difficult times or transitions in care arrangements as needed bi-monthly or monthly.
- Identified potential hazards within the home environment, making necessary adjustments to ensure client safety and comfort daily.
- Contributed to a positive living environment by fostering a sense of companionship and socialization for the client daily.
- Developed strong rapport with client by actively listening to their concerns and adjusting care routines accordingly with event check-ins.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each client's unique needs.
- Educated family members on best practices in caregiving for continued comfort with events outside of live-in services location.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being daily.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Companion Caregiver
Self Employed Services
Beulah, WY
12.2008 - 07.2017
- Provided on site daily personal and emotional care support and assistance to veteran, ensuring continual comfort and safety.
- Developed strong relationships with providers through compassionate communication and support.
- Monitored health indicators, reporting any changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Implemented personalized activity plans, promoting physical and mental well-being for client.
- Enhanced nutritional intake of client by preparing healthy meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or social engagements as needed while prioritizing safety during travel daily.
- Managed challenging behaviors or special needs effectively using patience, understanding, and behavioral interventions when necessary daily.
- Enhanced client's quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care daily.
- Assisted clients in managing chronic conditions through close monitoring, lifestyle modifications, and adherence to prescribed treatments as needed.
- Provided emotional support for both client and their families during difficult times or transitions in care arrangements as needed.
- Contributed to a positive living environment by fostering a sense of companionship and socialization for the client daily.
- Developed strong rapport with client by actively listening to their concerns and adjusting care routines accordingly monthly and daily.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each clients unique needs until refusal led to the termination of this relationship.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes daily.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events daily.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional manner daily.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions daily.
Counterintelligence Special Agent
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
03.2005 - 04.2009
- Analyzed human intelligence data to support counterintelligence operations.
- Developed and implemented counterintelligence strategies to mitigate risks to leadership, co workers, and subordinates.
- Evaluated surveillance reports to identify patterns in adversarial activities.
- Coordinated briefings for senior leadership on emerging threats and trends.
- Proficiently managed case files and evidence materials, ensuring proper documentation was maintained throughout the course of investigations.
- Identified vulnerabilities in existing counterintelligence practices, recommending strategic improvements that increased overall effectiveness.
- Improved security measures for sensitive information through the development and implementation of comprehensive counterintelligence strategies.
- Assisted in the creation of comprehensive threat assessments, providing essential context for informed decision-making processes.
- Implemented cutting-edge technology solutions to better detect and analyze potential threats, enhancing overall situational awareness.
- Remained current on emerging trends in counterintelligence, adapting strategies accordingly to maintain the highest level of operational effectiveness.
- Prevented unauthorized access to classified information by implementing strict security protocols and monitoring adherence within the organization.
- Conducted extensive background checks on personnel, identifying potential risks and ensuring the integrity of critical assets.
- Conducted risk assessments for high-profile events or individuals, implementing appropriate security measures as necessary to minimize exposure to potential threats.
- Apprehended and questioned suspected foreign agents, spies or treasonous individuals.
- Applied expert interviewing techniques during interrogations to obtain valuable information from suspects or witnesses efficiently and ethically.
- Devised innovative approaches for addressing insider threats, mitigating potential damage before it occurred.
- Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
- Used counterintelligence, human intelligence and signal intelligence techniques to thoroughly analyze data.
- Conducted threat assessment and analysis of foreign adversaries in support of military operations.
- Assisted in development of intelligence strategies and policies to support operations.
Education
MBA - MBA, Project Management, And Human Resources Focuses
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Operations Studies
Cochise College
Douglas, AZ05-2024
BFA, AAS - Interior Design
Cazenovia College
Cazenovia, NY05-2003
Skills
Effective communication
Attentive to people
Multitasking Abilities
Problem-solving abilities
Attention to detail
Teamwork and collaboration
Project planning
Relationship building
Schedule management
Safety compliance
Accomplishments
- Recieved classified commendation for services provided in national training event from the Pentagon.
Timeline
Live-In Caregiver
Veteran Affairs
03.2018 - Current
Companion Caregiver
Self Employed Services
12.2008 - 07.2017
Counterintelligence Special Agent
US Army
03.2005 - 04.2009
MBA - MBA, Project Management, And Human Resources Focuses
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Operations Studies
Cochise College
BFA, AAS - Interior Design
Cazenovia College