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ENTRY LEVEL COUNSELOR
Summary

Experienced Entry Level Counselor knowledgeable about Substance Abuse and Mental Health. Proficient in individual and group therapy methods. Offering 3 years' of mental health experience and Certified Nursing Assistant.

Skills
  • Psychotropic medications knowledge
  • Intervention planning
  • Learning disability awareness
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Case management proficiency
  • Crisis response
  • Mental health support
  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Client-focused
  • Positive learning process
  • Quick learner
  • Computer proficient
  • Time management skills 
  • Conflict and dispute resolution
Experience
GEO GROUP/PLEASANT VALLEY STATE PRISONCoalinga, CAEntry Level Counselor 07/2019 to Current
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis
  • Developed goal-oriented psycho educational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users
  • Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users.
Porterville Developmental CenterPorterville, CAPsychiatric Technician Assistant09/2018 to 10/2019
  • Work in secured facility with clients with drug addiction ,schizophrenia , bipolar, anti-social disorder, anxiety,and other various mental illness
  • Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
  • Promoted a high level of respect and dignity when communicating with clients and families.
  • Provided counseling services to an average of 8 patients per day.
  • Counseled patients, discussed substance use and worked closely with individuals to identify positive and healthy life choices.
  • Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
  • Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
  • Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance across all patient data handling, systems and training.
  • Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared for physician exams.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Remained alert to conditions interfering with the safety and well-being of residents involved in activities.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Coalinga Regional Medical CenterCoalinga, CACertified Nursing Assistant06/2017 to 05/2018
  • Assisted 10 or more patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing to promote good oral health and personal hygiene.
  • Created and maintained safe patient and working environments.
  • Displayed sensitivity to the needs of geriatric patients.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients' status.
  • Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration of patients.
  • Documented resident records on daily flow sheets.
  • Interacted enthusiastically with patients through positive engagement, active listening and respectful conversations.
  • Collected and delivered biological samples such as urine and blood for testing.
  • Tended to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Responded to patient alarms and requests to assess needs and obtain necessary care for medical and personal concerns.
  • Provided personal care for patients, including taking vital signs, monitoring I&O, administering routine respiratory treatments and completing patient needs assessments.
  • Provided patients and families with emotional support.
  • Provided hands-on nursing care to patients under direct RN supervision and in alignment with medical center's policies and procedures.
  • Comforted patients and provided reassurance and encouragement.
  • Collected information about special dietary requirements, assessed meals, documented intake and assisted with feeding to promote proper patient nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with mobility and ambulation throughout facility.
  • Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including recording daily inputs and outputs.
  • Answered patient call lights and requests.
Education and Training
Associate of Science:Social and Behavioral Expected in 2020West Hills College Coalinga, Coalinga, CA
Some College (No Degree):Nursing/ Mental HealthWest Hills College - Coalinga, Coalinga, CA

Psychiatric Technician Program

Drug And Alcohol Counseling Expected in 02/2020Sober College
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • GEO GROUP/PLEASANT VALLEY STATE PRISON
  • Porterville Developmental Center
  • Coalinga Regional Medical Center

School Attended

  • West Hills College Coalinga
  • West Hills College - Coalinga
  • Sober College

Job Titles Held:

  • Entry Level Counselor
  • Psychiatric Technician Assistant
  • Certified Nursing Assistant

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : Social and Behavioral Expected in 2020
    Some College (No Degree) : Nursing/ Mental Health
    Drug And Alcohol Counseling Expected in 02/2020

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