Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to support patients' wellness journeys by facilitating peer support and skills-building groups, providing psychoeducation, and helping identify and overcome barriers to develop healthy coping skills
Provided individualized peer support to patients, enhancing their recovery experience and promoting self-advocacy
Facilitated access to community resources for patients before discharge, ensuring continuity of care and support
Certified Nursing Assistant
Assisting Hands
Columbia, Maryland
09.2016 - 11.2024
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
Provided emotional support to clients, fostering a positive and reassuring environment.
Maintained daily records of patient care services and promptly reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
Volunteer and Program Manager
On Our Own Of Prince George's County
Hyattsville, Maryland
10.2018 - 04.2020
Formulated personalized support plans and provided crisis intervention to those with psychiatric and substance use disorders
Researched funding opportunities, securing resources to enhance program initiatives.
Guided and supported interns on projects, facilitating skill development and project completion.
Collaborated with senior leadership to identify service improvement opportunities, enhancing overall program effectiveness.
Mentor and Administrative Assistant
Grassroots Crisis Intervention
Columbia, Maryland
09.2018 - 06.2019
Facilitated efficient communication by directing phone inquiries to appropriate team members, welcomed and oriented visitors, and managed donation intake
Mentored eleven-year-old resident at Grassroots, supporting personal development and enhancing emotional well-being
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland
05-2024
Skills
Peer Support
Crisis intervention
Resource Navigation
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Group Facilitation
Certification
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), Maryland Addiction and Behavioral-health Professionals Certification Board, December 2024
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Provider, American Heart Association, August 2024