Marie L. D. J.

Laurent
Coplay, PA 18037
484-347-1117 (cell)
Email: mlf2ed58@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a professional position in the Behavior/Mental Health Industry, which
will offer a variety of challenges and responsibilities where my abilities and s
kills can be fully utilized.
SKILLS
* Focused, versatile, dependable, oriented, flexible, positive, emotionally stab
le, able to adapt effectively to challenging and emergency situations.
* Well developed skills in prioritizing, organization, decision making, time man
agement, and verbal/written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people.
* Proven success in initiating, promoting, and maintaining strong interpersonal
relations
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyze situations accurately
and effectively.
EDUCATION
Master of Human Services & Counseling, Lincoln University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Art in Psychology, Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA
Cardiac Telemetry Monitor, Ann May School of Nursing, Neptune, NJ
Certifications: Telemetry, Pulmonary Cardiovascular Resuscitation, Crisis Interv
entions, Identity Theft Teaching
Professional Counseling: Eligible for licensing with completed requirements of 1
00 hours of Practicum under the supervision of a Psychologist, 600 hours under t
he supervision of a clinical psychologist, and 2000 hours under the supervision
of a doctoral level Child & Family Therapist
Professional Experience
2005-Present The ReDco Group KIDDS behavior Health Program, St Clair, PA 17970
Provide supervision, monitoring, and intervention services to assigned children/
adolescents and families with issues such as, (PTSD, Autism, ADHD & PDD)
* Implement interventions that are outlined in the treatment plan developed by a
Behavior Specialist
* Collect data, assess, plan, and document all observations accurately and compl
etely
* Administer positive reinforcement and sanctions for particular behaviors.
* Provide specific therapeutic staff support services include: crisis interventi
on techniques, immediate behavioral reinforcements, emotional support, and time
structuring activities, time out strategies, and passive restraints.
2000-2003 Kids Peace Intensive Care Children's Hospital, Orefield, PA
Child & Adolescent Counselor (Drug & Alcohol, PTSD, Suicidal, Anorexia, Bulimia,
& ADHD)
* Assisted with admission process and care planning
* Promoted family reconciliation through individual, and group therapy
* Provided assertiveness, body image, and psycho educational eating disorders
* Assisted Staff in Performed Psychological assessment/planned and implemented t
reatment
* Facilitated group session for adolescents with drug and alcohol issues
* Provided individual counseling session for sexual abuse, sexual offenders, and
domestic violence
* Always strive to promote an environment in which the values- customs- and spir
itual values of the individual are respected
1996-1997 InLingua International Allentown, Pa
French Instructor
* Taught French class to mature Graduate Engineers in intensive submerge format
* Provided lectures, structured assignment, and experiential exercises to facili
tate learning
* Designed and implemented course material
* Provided student support as needed
1992-1995 Good Shepherd Rehab Hospital, & Olsten Health Care, Allentown, PA
Certified Nurse's Assistant
* Managing individuals care in the hospital setting- community and long-term car
e facilities.
* Promoted patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teachin
g patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care ski
lls.
* Promoted clients autonomy by integrating client wishes into care planning
* Consistently took steps to ensure that clients receive competent and ethical c
are
* Followed policies, procedures and protocols of each setting to perform proper
planning-organizing-directing and controlling in order to get in depth understan
ding of client care need
1984-1992 Jersey Medical Center, & Long Branch Medical Center, Neptune, NJ
Nursing Unit Coordinator/Medical Administrative Assistant
* Ensure that all operational aspect of the cardiac department is carried out.
* Answer all basic questions posed by hospital staff, patients, and visitors
* Enter all patients' information into computer system
* Maintain medical charts and prepare reports
* Ordering medical supplies
* Transcribe Doctors orders
1983-1985 Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, NJ
Telemetry unit cardiac monitor
* Use calipers to measure rate and ECG intervals of patients' heart rhythm patte
rns on graphic tape readout analyze the heart rhythm and record the information
on patients' telemetry charts.
* Observe the cardiac monitor and notify the nursing and medical staff of any ab
normal heart rhythm variances which indicate heart ischemia or an acute myocardi
al infarction.
* Review the heart rhythm patterns and analyzes the function of pacemakers or im
plantable cardiac defibrillator. Notify the nursing and medical staff of imprope
r function.
* Review patients' cardiac medication profiles. Notify the nursing and medical s
taff of heart rhythm pattern variances or ECG interval variances that represent
adverse reactions or toxic effects of medications
* Perform 12-lead electrocardiogram
* Used good judgment decision in determining the beginning of life threatening h
eart rhythm patterns

Awards /Presentations/ and Professional Memberships

* Recipient of NAACP Scholarship for "Lifelong Learners with leadership skills.
* Recipient of Mercy Catholic Charity Scholarship for best "Essay" written
* Laurent, M. L., Vargas, N., & Ernise, A. (2009). Demystifying the Challenges
Faced by Individuals with Autism and Their Families When Accessing Social Servic
es in Northeast Pennsylvania: Gaudenzia
* Laurent, M.L. (2010). Valley Developmentally Appropriate Treatment for Autisti
c Children. Lincoln University
* Active member of the National Organization of Human Services (NOHS)
* Active member American Psychological Association (APA)
Volunteer Experience
Provided tutoring assistance -Boys and Girls Club,
Assisted with meals preparation -Salvation Army
Participated in the collection of donation and fund-raising - Strive org. for Ha
iti Earthquake Relief
Provided support and transferred social skills to Autistic clients -Special Oly
mpics
Languages and skills
Fluent in English, French, and Creole
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Working knowledge of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)