Help hopeless families and trouble youth community advocate support and services
Lisa Palazzola
Community Project Organizer
Columbus ,OH
Summary
Enthusiastic Life Skills Instructor devoted to promoting personal growth in individuals with learning difficulties and physical limitations. Focused on empowering others and boosting self-confidence. Good scheduler and motivator with organized approach to moving clients toward fulfilling and independent lives. Caring and skilled Certified Nurse passionate about positively impacting programs and helping participants by providing expert support. Familiar with one one life skills development expertise and always looking for ways to improve operations and personalize assistance. Well-organized and resourceful with detail-oriented and conscientious approach. Support day-to-day program operations with expertise in records management and resource coordination. Skillfully meet diverse needs and address issues to maintain efficiency and program outreach. Demonstrated success in building long-lasting relationships. Compassionate Youth Leader helping clients develop important skills in self-care, nutrition and social interaction. Uses instruction and hands-on support to model positive behaviors and train in important techniques like grooming and paying bills. Offers expert assistance for routine needs and emergency situations. Hardworking Life Skills Instructor committed to coaching clients through life challenges. Excellent ability to develop customized plans for individual issues. Energetic and friendly with strong relationship-building skills. Intuitive Life Skills Instructor with 25 years of experience in private practice settings. Skilled at understanding client needs and developing interventions. Offering significant training in building and creating goals to achieve. Empathetic Life Skills Instructor with proven ability to build trusting relationships with clients. Caring and kind with genuine concern for well-being of others. Experienced 20 with over 30 years of experience in coaching and counseling. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Life Skills Counselor
International Churches Of Deliverance
Toledo, OH
01.2005 - Current
- Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
- Offered training on personal hygiene and grooming skills, including showering, brushing teeth and shaving.
- Maintained impeccable records for each client and daily instructional activities.
- Provided insight and ideas to promote client growth.
- Facilitated sessions in person and over phone.
- Maintained detailed, confidential client files.
- Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
- Intervened in crisis situations to provide counseling and support.
- Administered medications and helped clients set reminders to learn how to take important medications according to schedule.
Youth Development Leader
His Love Discipleship Center
Detroit, MI
04.2003 - Current
- Planned and implemented wide-ranging programs, encapsulated learnings and activities including community programs and inspirational guest speakers.
- Practiced group counseling methods for youths to learn how to express, manage and resolve issues constructively.
- Worked with first responder services, educators, and drug and alcohol treatment clinics.
- Stayed abreast of and incorporated best practices for youth development programs.
Startup Founder
Sister Sister Maid Service
Detroit, MI
07.2010 - 10.2015
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
- Participated in high-level hiring decisions for key leadership positions, conducted senior hire interviews and nominated new board members.
- Investigated and addressed business development challenges to proactively mitigate problems.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
- Supported and supervised team of 20 Managers professionals.
Pastoral Counselor
His Love Discipleship Center For The Homeless
Toledo, OH
02.2004 - 01.2012
- Assessed clinical risk and danger to children and families and determined appropriate level of response and intervention.
- Assessed student issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between students, peers and teachers.
- Worked with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school, and community and developed strategies for intervention
- Provided individual counseling services to over 7 people high school and middle school students with adjustment issues and partnered to facilitate weekly support groups.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
In-Home Care Provider
House Of Hope Care Facility
Toledo, Detroit
02.2008 - 09.2010
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications through daily intake procedures and follow up guide lines.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted Supervisor regarding any patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing such tasks as bathing and personal appearances, effectively reducing daily burden on family members.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients with mental and physical conditions to promote better nutrition.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Motivation Speaker
Cherry Street Mission Ministries/ Men And Women
Toledo, Ohio
06.2007 - 01.2010
- Researched material extensively before writing informative speeches.
- Implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining.
- Presented information regarding [different age] groups of Number people.
- Studied objectives, promotional policies or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting ideas.
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Security Head Guard
Smith Security
Detroit, MI
09.1991 - 05.1993
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.
- Interacted assertively but non-confrontationally with all levels of personnel and general public.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Reported irregularities such as fire and safety hazards to maintenance.
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Checked identification of all persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents and materials.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Oversaw premises, including entry and exit of up to 50 employees and visitors daily.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairland Nursing Home
Detroit, MI
08.1990 - 04.1992
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Cared for average of 15 patients per 12 hours in Nursing Home facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keeps Head Nurse informed of changes.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Olentangy High School
Lewis Center, OH 05.2018 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts - Certification Nursing Skills /CNA
Cambridge Business Institute
Detroit, MI 09.1985 - 09.1986
Skills
Problem-solving skills
undefinedInterests
Writing ,Speaking in the public
Work Availability
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Traveling
I am an International person. I like to travel all over the world to help aid people that need help. I enjoy going to other places to build communities and family structures and seek out individuals that need support and a helping hand. My goal is to set up kitchens for the poor and community housing to aid the homeless and the poor.
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
High School Diploma -
Olentangy High School
05.2018 - 05.2019
Startup Founder
Sister Sister Maid Service
07.2010 - 10.2015
In-Home Care Provider
House Of Hope Care Facility
02.2008 - 09.2010
Motivation Speaker
Cherry Street Mission Ministries/ Men And Women
06.2007 - 01.2010
Life Skills Counselor
International Churches Of Deliverance
01.2005 - Current
Pastoral Counselor
His Love Discipleship Center For The Homeless
02.2004 - 01.2012
Youth Development Leader
His Love Discipleship Center
04.2003 - Current
Security Head Guard
Smith Security
09.1991 - 05.1993
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairland Nursing Home
08.1990 - 04.1992
Associate of Arts - Certification Nursing Skills /CNA
Cambridge Business Institute
09.1985 - 09.1986
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