Margie Duson
Carson
Summary
Compassionate psychiatric aide with background in providing support and care to individuals with mental health challenges. Skilled in behavior management techniques, therapeutic communication, and crisis intervention, enhancing patient comfort and safety. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams to implement treatment plans and improve patient outcomes. Made meaningful contributions to creating supportive, empathetic care environments for patients.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Aide
Delta T Group : department of social services
Redondo Beach
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records related to child's behavior management programs.
- Developed individualized education plans to meet the needs of each child.
- Responded to emergency situations and implemented both verbal and physical de-escalation strategies.
- Organized activities that help promote healthy relationships between peers.
- Utilized behavior modification and personal development programs under psychologist.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for children who require additional support or guidance
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Home Health Care Provider
IHSS : In Home Support Services
Torrance
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or disability challenges.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Provided in-home care to elderly and disabled patients, including assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication management.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the safety of the patient's environment.
Owner/ Operator
Gina's Rags To Riches boutique
Texarkana
02.2017 - 12.2023
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and services
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations throughout the facility.
- Oversaw hiring process for new employees, from recruiting to onboarding training.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of staff members to ensure efficiency and productivity goals were met.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Resolved conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Team Leader
Riverview behavior health hospital
Texarkana
05.2008 - 08.2016
- Coordinated daily operations, ensuring team adherence to company policies and procedure.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performances.
- Maintained professionalism in emergency situations, assisting staff members in actions and monitoring patients.
- Administered medications to optimize patient experiences, monitoring reactions to adjust dosages.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to individuals with mental health issues.
- Conducted one-on-one sessions with patients to provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress and treatment outcomes.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques to promote patient relaxation and well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of distress or emergency situations.
- Monitored patient behaviors and reported significant changes to supervising mental health professionals
- Advised patients on how to cope with difficult situations or crises that may arise in daily life.
HRC: Child Care Aide
SIREENA In-House daycare Services
Texarkana
02.2010 - 06.2012
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Read stories to children to promote language development.
- Monitored children's progress and behavior, reporting observations to lead teacher.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Supervised children aged 6-13 ,ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Provided guidance to children on social interactions and conflict resolution.
- Provided first aid and medication as needed, adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Assisted in planning age-appropriate activities for each child's individual needs.
- Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and appropriate discipline techniques.
Supervisor/Monitoring Officer
Bowie county women's recovery center
Texarkana
01.2000 - 04.2008
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing project completion times.
- Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Monitored video surveillance footage for any suspicious activity involving inmates.
- Managed visitation schedules for family members of inmates and monitored visits when necessary.
- Monitored inmate activities to ensure safety of staff and other inmates.
- Supervised and monitored inmates in the performance of their assigned tasks.
- Monitored system performance metrics to detect any issues or potential problems with the applications.
- Provided basic medical care and monitored health of inmates as necessary.
- Performed ultrasounds to monitor fetal growth and development.
- Monitored activities within housing units to ensure safety and security of staff and inmates.
- Monitored the behavior of inmates in order to ensure safety of staff and other inmates.
- Assessed and monitored physical health of inmates.
Education
License:Small Business Accounting - Small Business Accounting
El Camino College
Torrance, CA05-1994
License Cosmetologist - Cosmetologist
Healthy Hair Academy
Inglewood, CA04-1994
Skills
- Behavior management
- Individualized education plans
- Crisis intervention
- Data analysis
- Record keeping
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Patient monitoring
- Relationship building
- Social skills training
- CPR certified
- Suicide risk assessment
- Daily charting
Certification
- Criminal justice monitoring license certification, no expired date
Timeline
Behavior Aide
Delta T Group : department of social services
10.2024 - Current
Home Health Care Provider
IHSS : In Home Support Services
03.2024 - Current
Owner/ Operator
Gina's Rags To Riches boutique
02.2017 - 12.2023
HRC: Child Care Aide
SIREENA In-House daycare Services
02.2010 - 06.2012
Team Leader
Riverview behavior health hospital
05.2008 - 08.2016
Supervisor/Monitoring Officer
Bowie county women's recovery center
01.2000 - 04.2008
License:Small Business Accounting - Small Business Accounting
El Camino College
License Cosmetologist - Cosmetologist
Healthy Hair Academy