Kayla Baudoin, MSW, LCSW
Wellbeing Manager at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Safe Space Training
LSU Office of Multicultural AffairsSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Clinical Social Worker
Colorado Division of Professions and OccupationsJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Louisiana Board of Social Work ExaminersNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in Parenting Education for Parent Educators
Louisiana State University School of Social WorkApr, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Defensive Driver Training
The Division of Administration and Office of Risk ManagementJan, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
Louisiana State University School of Social WorkMay, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Human Subjects Research Training Program Certificate
National Institutes of HealthJan, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
Licensed Master Social Worker
Louisiana Board of Social Work ExaminersNov, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Wellbeing Manager
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Sep 2021 - Present
•Provide support, crisis intervention, grief education, referrals and resources to animal owners•Work as a member of the veterinary health care team to support difficult decision-making, end-of-life care, euthanasia planning, and the grieving process•Provide emotional support and/or consultation to clinical students, interns, and residents and consultation to clinical faculty and staff relative to conflict resolution, wellbeing and personal counseling resources•Develop and maintain the Best Friend Gone Project website on pet loss and bereavement information•Create and maintain the Wellbeing Resources website for the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine•Conduct workshops, small-group learning, and clinical rounds on effective client support and communication skills•Participate in classroom teaching e.g. professional development, communication skills, conflict resolution, and stress management•Coordinate and deliver orientation training for clinical veterinary students, interns, residents, and new faculty and staff•Support and supervise Master of Social Work interns•Serve as Co-Chair of the Wellbeing Committee
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Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Administrative Specialist for the Dean
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Mar 2021 - Sep 2021
•Schedule appointments, maintain personal and public calendars and distribution lists, prepare agendas and minutes for meetings, update the LLS senior leadership webpage and create confidential and non-confidential letters, memoranda, forms, reports, proposals, and other documents on behalf of the Dean•Act as liaison for the LLS Dean’s Suite, handling highly sensitive information with diplomacy•Serve as the HR liaison and Workday specialist for the LLS Dean’s Suite, facilitating the preparation and execution of faculty contracts for both full-time and adjunct faculty•Assist the Dean and Associate Deans with hiring and onboarding new faculty•Process payments for teaching stipends, supplemental pay, and overloads for faculty and staff•Handle travel arrangements and conference registration, processing all travel reimbursements and invoices for payment
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Advancement Coordinator
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Jul 2018 - Mar 2021
•Scheduled appointments and maintained personal calendars for the Associate Dean of Advancement, Senior Director of Development, and Director of Development•Researched and prepared donor briefings for the Dean, Associate Dean of Advancement, Senior Director of Development, and Director of Development to secure major gifts ($25,000+)•Tracked corporate and foundation grant proposals and due dates to ensure required reporting occurs•Maintained board relations and coordinated logistics for the LLS Board of Directors and The Coelho Center Advisory Board meetings•Updated webpages for Advancement Office and Board of Directors, updated biographical information of donors and aided in gift processing
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Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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Oct 2019 - Oct 2019
•Taught personnel how to schedule 90+ LSU SVM Year IV students, meeting individual university, concentration, and graduation requirements •Reviewed the Year IV clinical schedule process; how to make schedule changes while taking into account individual rotation mins/maxs; nuances of scheduling ECFVG/PAVE students due to VISA issues and program requirements; requirements differences for Ross University vs. St. George University vs. LSU SVM students' schedules; and, incorporating external students into in-house rotations
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Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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Nov 2018 - Nov 2018
•Returned annually to teach personnel how to schedule 80+ LSU SVM Year IV students, meeting individual university, concentration, and graduation requirements •Returned annually to teach personnel how to schedule 80+ LSU SVM Year IV students, meeting individual university, concentration, and graduation requirements
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Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Academic Coordinator and Counselor
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Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
•Created schedules and offered academic counseling for 150+ LSU SVM Year IV, Ross University, St. George University, and ECFVG/PAVE clinical students annually•Coordinated with clients of the small and large animal clinics within the LSU Veterinary Teaching Clinic & Hospital regarding the pick-up or mailing of keepsake paw imprints, condolence cards, and the private cremains of their beloved companion, providing an opportunity for clients to discuss their grief and loss•Assisted as task supervisor in the LSU SVM Veterinary Social Work internship program for three Master of Social Work interns, reviewing ethical dilemmas, the DSM, and how to approach difficult conversations •Participated in the AAVMC Academic Veterinary Wellbeing Professionals group and attended annual veterinary social work conferences and Veterinary Wellness Summits for recruitment and networking purposes•Established, implemented, and coordinated the Peer Tutoring Program for Year I-III students•Organized the annual three-day Year I orientation, five Year IV orientations, and Blue Coat Ceremony, White Coat Ceremony, and Commencement•Collaborated with faculty to provide spring elective opportunities for Year I-IV students•Developed the annual strategic plan for recruitment, attended career fairs and pre-professional conferences locally and nationally, and networked and presented admissions information to pre-veterinary school advisors and pre-professional club presidents locally and out-of-state•Participated annually in as a “standardized client” with Year III students in communication skills labs•Served as an ex-officio member of the Year I & IV Committees and the Admissions Committee and as a member of the Diversity Committee
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Interim Director of Admissions
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Nov 2016 - May 2017
•Processed and evaluated over 850+ annual applications for admission into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program•Directed the efforts of the LSU SVM Admissions Committee, maintaining and evolving the admissions process utilizing the best and most current practices in holistic veterinary admissions processes and procedures•Organized a Welcoming Reception for applicants being interviewed, showcasing the curriculum and overall culture of the LSU SVM •Developed communication strategies regarding DVM admissions for various stakeholders, including current students, prospective students and their parents, alumni, and academic counselors at the high school and undergraduate levels•Provided general academic and career counseling to current DVM students as well as to potential applicants, including advice on scholastic regulations, curriculum requirements, and financial aid•Executed and monitored enrollment management strategies and processes involving course registration, fee bill payments, financial aid distribution, and immunization compliance for over 450+ DVM students
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Hostess
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May 2010 - Sep 2014
•Created a welcoming environment for guests and trained new hostesses •Created a welcoming environment for guests and trained new hostesses
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Master of Social Work Intern
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Aug 2012 - Apr 2013
•Served as the entry point for patients upon admission to Sage Rehabilitation Hospital to assess their needs and explain the role of the social worker •Prepared documentation for clinicians, including the physician, nursing staff, physical therapist, occupational therapist, and speech therapist, for weekly interdisciplinary team meeting•Prepared and coordinated clinical updates for Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance companies to ensure patients’ continuation of stay•Established relationships and networked with home health and durable medical equipment companies to accommodate the medical needs patients, ensuring smooth community re-entry •Developed and implemented a computer based tracking system for patients regarding physicians' appointments•Kept abreast of current community resources through continued research•Served as a member of the Policy and Procedure Committee regarding quality assurance as required by the Medical Executive Committee
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Louisiana State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Nov 2009 - Feb 2013
•Input and scored data for the following measures:Mini Mental State Exam; SF-36 Health Survey; Storm Impact Questionnaire; Social Engagement Questionnaire; Perceived Support Scale; Religious Beliefs and Modules; Demographic Questionnaire; Word Definitions; Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale; Lefcourt and Optimism; Goals Scale; PHQ-9 Checklist; GAD-7 Checklist; PTSD Checklist; Relating to Old People Evaluation; FSA; Knowledge Memory Aging Questionnaire; Memory Functioning Questionnaire; Digit Span Test; Memory Question Inventory, MIDI•Audited tapes for the Practice Memory Concern and Successful Aging Questionnaire•Transcribed data from completed personal interviews•Co-authored seven published peer reviewed journal articles (2013-2020)•Participated in six professional poster presentations
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Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Master of Social Work Intern
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Aug 2011 - May 2012
•Counseled grief clients who anticipated the loss of or who had lost their companion animal•Prepared keepsake paw prints for clients of the veterinary clinics who had lost a pet•Coordinated with clients regarding the private cremation their beloved companion•Linked veterinary students and grief clients to LSU and community resources•Participated in rounds with the veterinary students to discuss client challenges •Counseled grief clients who anticipated the loss of or who had lost their companion animal•Prepared keepsake paw prints for clients of the veterinary clinics who had lost a pet•Coordinated with clients regarding the private cremation their beloved companion•Linked veterinary students and grief clients to LSU and community resources•Participated in rounds with the veterinary students to discuss client challenges
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Financial Assistant
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Jun 2006 - Feb 2011
•Billed commercial insurance companies in addition to private paying clients for counseling services provided •Billed commercial insurance companies in addition to private paying clients for counseling services provided
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Champps
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Restaurants
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100 - 200 Employee
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Hostess Trainer & Hostess
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Jun 2007 - Sep 2009
•Oriented new hostesses to the required duties and created a welcoming environment for guests •Oriented new hostesses to the required duties and created a welcoming environment for guests
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Education
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Louisiana State University
Master's degree, Social Work -
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology -
St. Michael the Archangel High School of Baton Rouge
High School Diploma