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HEALTH SCIENCE SPECIALIST
Professional Summary
Highly motivated, caring, and compassionate student nurse with a passion for learning and growing professionally within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Skills
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Work History
Health Science Specialist, 01/2017 to Current
Veterans Health Administration – Fairfield , CA
Veterans Health Administration – Fairfield , CA
- Implement suicide/mental health crisis prevention strategies
- Provide support for the identification of veterans at high risk, and coordinates enhanced care
- Conduct interviews and utilizes assessments tools to assess emotional, functional, and/or psychological conditions
- Complete structured diagnostic and clinical assessments
- Prepare and maintain records and reports in accordance with program guidelines
- Provide psycho-education and directs advice regarding suicide/mental illness crisis
- Work collaboratively with members of the VA Crisis Hotline Program to identify appropriate services for patients in crisis
- Assist patients and their family/friend/significant other with issues regarding the patient's mental health issues, referrals, benefits, and support groups
- Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources
- Work with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans
Needs Assessment Counselor , 04/2014 to 12/2016
Highmark Inc. – Monessen , PA
Highmark Inc. – Monessen , PA
- Completed thorough assessments on patients who present to hospital in crisis due to mental health and /or substance abuse problems (i.e., suicidal ideations, alcohol abuse)
- Referred patient to level of care that best met their mental health needs to ensure patient's safety (i.e., Inpatient-if suicidal with plan)
- Collaborated with CSU (Crisis Stabilizations Units) to have patient admitted into hospital immediately to stabilize patient
- Staffed cases with Psychiatrist to ensure patients met necessary criteria for inpatient care
- Provided clinical information for pre-authorization with insurance providers for inpatient care
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources
Mental Health Technician , 03/2013 to 04/2014
University Of Pennsylvania Health System – Mercerville , NJ
University Of Pennsylvania Health System – Mercerville , NJ
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN and treatment team members.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
- Managed 15+ patients daily .
- Charted on each patient daily.
Support Care Counselor , 12/2009 to 06/2012
Hope House One – City , STATE
Hope House One – City , STATE
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural needs of clients and families served.
- Followed infection control procedures
- Provided feeding, bathing and mobility assistance
- Assist with administration of medication under supervision of RN
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
- Managed 6+ clients daily with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing , Expected in 08/2021
Chamberlain University - City
Chamberlain University - City
Bachelor of Science: Psychology , 12/2014
Georgia State University - City, State
Georgia State University - City, State
Certifications
BLS certified through American Heart Association
Volunteer work
Cliffside Rehabilitation and Residential Healthcare Center Queens, NY
A.G Rhodes Nursing Facility Atlanta, GA
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School Attended
- Chamberlain University
- Georgia State University
Job Titles Held:
- Health Science Specialist
- Needs Assessment Counselor
- Mental Health Technician
- Support Care Counselor
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Nursing , Expected in 08/2021
Bachelor of Science : Psychology , 12/2014
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