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SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN
Summary
Qualified Personal Care professional specializing in helping clients with medication concerns and management. Skilled at providing mobility and personal care support, administering medications and organizing appointments. Diligent about keeping personal areas clean and organized for client safety.
Flexible and adaptable Home Health Aide experienced in catheter insertion and removal, as well as tube feedings and medications.
Patient-focused Medication Aide with exceptional listening and communication traits. Energetic and amicable with advanced understanding of medications, possible side effects and adverse reactions. Knowledge of applying topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Highly skilled in monitoring vital signs, both post and pre-medication administration.
Caring Certified Nursing Assistant with excellent communication skills and 10 years expertise in geriatric care.
Skills
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Experience
09/2019 - CurrentSubstance Abuse TechnicianUniversal Health Services | Hot Springs , AR
- Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
- Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
- Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Collected urine samples from clients to test for substances.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
06/2017 - 08/2018Certified Nursing AssistantBj's Wholesale Club, Inc. | Stratford , CT
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices and manual equipment to carefully and transport patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Provided nursing assistance to residents in nursing home setting, care facility.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
01/2016 - 01/2017HHAHumana Inc. | Jeffersonville , IN
- Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
- Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to efficiently handle basic needs.
- Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation or entertainment.
- Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life.
- Managed various daily job tasks, including patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Maintained strong knowledge of medications and medical terminology through continued education and seminars.
- Recorded vitals and communicated with physicians to provide health updates.
- Assisted patients by answering questions and offering help with health system coordination, patient rights and privacy of personal information.
- Delivered activities that provided cognitive stimulation and entertainment.
- Advocated for establishment of healthier lifestyle practices to achieve optimal wellness.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to family members and documenting information in files.
- Completed data entries in charts and logbooks to document client progress.
- Followed physician orders when providing care and monitoring client well-being, safety and comfort.
- Maintained patient hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves.
- Supported effective care for managed home care patients by observing health status and monitoring conditions.
- Delivered high level of assistance in general household duties, which included cooking, meal prep and food shopping.
- Assisted patients with transitioning between beds, wheelchairs and automobiles, providing consistent and safe mobility support.
- Carried out important daily living tasks for patients by cooking meals, washing laundry and other household chores.
- Delivered individualized care and services management for all patients.
- Administered personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
- Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions, reporting any health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Pleasantly greeted patients and families and displayed enthusiastic, compassionate attitude, effectively establishing long-term professional relationships.
- Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed array of other household chores to assist clients.
- Supervised and supported activities of daily living such as medication administration and personal hygiene.
- Provided mental and emotional support to keep clients happy and healthy.
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
Education and Training
Some College (No Degree)
Big Bend | City
Big Bend | City
- Completed continuing education in Certified nursing.
01/2017Certified Nursing Assistance
Sims Veterans Home | City
Sims Veterans Home | City
Certified nursing assistance
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School Attended
- Big Bend
- Sims Veterans Home
Job Titles Held:
- Substance Abuse Technician
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- HHA
Degrees
- Some College (No Degree)
01/2017 Certified Nursing Assistance
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