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LaKayla Raye Brunelle |
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Mandan, North Dakota 58554 USA. |
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EDUCATION |
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January of 2006 - May of 2007 |
Williston State College |
Williston North Dakota |
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Associates in Applied Science
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COURSE WORK |
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In the Fall of 2005 I attended Bismarck State College, studying to become a Radiology Technician, I completed most of my general course studies then switched majors. I then attended Williston State College in the Spring of 2006 where I continued my education finishing up with my generals and majoring in Mental Health and Addictions. In May of 2007 I graduated with my Associates in Applied Science, and I am now a Certified Mental Health/Addictions Technician.
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AWARDS AND HONORS |
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In High School I was very active in Basketball and Volleyball, I was also a Cheerleader for 2 years for the Trenton Tigers |
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CERTIFICATIONS |
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Mental Health/Addiction Technician
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INTERESTS |
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I love talking to people, I find it fascinating getting to know them |
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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS |
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I was a member of 4-H for 6 years. I was also a Mentor with Mentors and Friends. In high school I was active in Student Council, and also the National Honor Society.
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WORK EXPERIENCE |
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September 2007 - Currently Employed |
Saint Alexius Medical Center |
Bismarck North Dakota |
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I am currently employed at Saint Alexius Medical Center as a Psych Tech. My job duties include, making rounds, admitting patients, and CNA duties. I also do some charting/filing as needed.
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May 2007 - September 2007 |
Mercy Recovery Center |
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After completing my internship at Mercy Recovery Center I worked as a Mental Health/Addiction Tech. I was able to participate in group sessions as well as intakes, amdits, and also one on one with the patients. I loved this job very much I felt that I could connect and use my knowledge to help the patients on their road to recovery.
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June 2003 - September 2007 |
Fort Buford State Historic Site |
Williston North Dakota |
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I had returned every summer since my Sophomore year of High School. My job duties included, outside maintenance, store clerk, greeting visitors, being available to the public. I have been returning every summer to interact with all the different cultures that have come from all over the world. The staff is wonderful to work with and it is a fulfilling job that I am proud to say I have worked for. - |
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August 2006 - September 2007 |
Mercy Wellness Center |
Williston North Dakota |
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I worked with the public by showing them the proper way to achieve a great workout. I set up a workout regimen based by what the client would like to work most on. Then we go through the proper procedures to get the full effect of their workout. We go through the proper lifting techniques, and how to operate all of our equipment with them. I also pull charts for the Physical Therapists as well as answer the phones and help out as much as possible with the public! This is a great job, the people that come there are always full of energy and spread it throughout the entire facility.
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December 2006 - June 2007 |
Northwest Human Service Center |
Williston North Dakota |
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I worked with children who had different types of mental disability ex. depression, ticks/turrets syndrome. etc. I got to experience the different types of behaviors that they displayed throughout the short amount of time I was with them. The age group I worked with was from 4th-6th graders. I had the pleasure to work with them on special activites, and also take them to do different activities throughout the community. We were also responsible for cooking them supper, and making sure that they were succeeding at home and in school.
The children that I had the opportunity to work with were amazing. They showed me the diversity and the challenges they face from day to day. - |
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December 2005 - July 2006 |
Mercy Medical Center OBGYN |
Williston North Dakota |
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This was my first job in an actual hospital setting and I absolutely loved it! The staff that I had the opportunity to work with were amazing, if I needed anything or had any questions they were always there for me leading me in the right direction. I answered phones, scheduled patients appointments, pulled charts for the doctors and nurses, if anyone needed my assistance they would never hesitate to ask. I loved my job the reason I am longer working there is because the decided to go to a solo practice,
(Great Plains Women's Health Center) and they needed another Nurse Assistant so they had to let me go, but it was a great learning experience. - |
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August 2005 - December 2005 |
Kids Club/YMCA |
Mandan North Dakota |
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I worked with Kindergarten and First Grade through the YMCA in Bismarck but at Roosevelt Elementary School in Mandan. This was an exciting job! We had two teachers for every two grades, and we had to have a schedule of activities that we were to go by for each day. We had snack for them, then we would do the children's homework with them and help them out on anything they were having difficulties with. Then we would do our activity for the day, usually it had to be something that they could learn from, either a physical activity, an art craft, a hands-on project, or even just reading to one another. We also got the chance to do some activities through the YMCA. The children got to go swimming, tae kwon do, parks, and also some fun community activities. We always had something fun planned for them. I think it is important to have fun and still learn from the experience. The children were great it was really hard leaving them. I had changed majors in college and moved back to Williston. This was also a very good learning experience for me.
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FIELD WORK |
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I did my internship at Mercy Recovery Center in Williston North Dakota. I had to complete one hundred hours of internship. During this time I got the chance to join in on Lectures, Films, Group Sessions, the admitting process, and also the joy of listening to the patients life stories. During my internship I got the opportunity to do an Admit all on my own without any problems! The best experience I feel was the respect from the patients. They would open up to me and tell me their entire life history, this to me was what I took the most pride in. I also got the opportunity to interact with the Addiction Counselors, they also taught me a lot and gave me a lot of insight about the field. I am currently working as an employee for the Mercy Recovery Center as a temporary Addiction Technician.
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SKILLS |
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I am very energetic and I learn very quickly. I love being around people, and I love helping people, this is why I chose this profession. Being around people makes me happy and if I can help them I hope that makes them happy
If I am not able to answer a certain question I will tell you "I do not know, but I will certainly do my best to find out." I learn very quickly by having a hands-on experience. I believe everyone deserves to feel special about themselves no matter what their circumstances are. I feel that I could bring great ideas and become a great employee! |
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TRAINING |
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I have had 114 hours of internship through Mercy Recovery Center and had the opportunity to be temporarily employed through them and I loved every part of the experience!
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REFERENCES |
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Jean Turcotte,
Assistant Site Supervisor
Fort Buford State Historic Site/MYCIC tel: (H) 701-572-8753 (W) 701-572-9034 Williston, North Dakota 58801, USA I have known Jean Turcotte for 8 years. She is my employer, and was also my Volleyball Coach. - |
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Dawn Ledahl,
Pharmacist
tel: 701-875-3268 14737 Hwy 2 Williston, North Dakota 58801, USA I have known Dawn for 11 years, she is a friend of the family, I was also in different activities with her children. - |
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Stephanie Gerhardt,
Site Coordinator
YMCA/Mandan Kid's Club tel: 701-663-5798 205 8th Avenue NE Mandan, North Dakota 58554, USA Stephanie was my supervisor for Kid's Club, I have know her for about a year. - |
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OBJECTIVE |
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I believe helping someone on the road to recovery involves a TEAM, and I feel that together we can make any, one person succeed and live the life that they long for. I will be willing to take on new challenges and bring fresh ideas to the Team!
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SUMMARY |
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I am eager to get started on my career and I think I would be a great asset to the team. It is important in the recovery process to have people their for you. I am a great listener and I would love to come join your team!
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