Angela Willingham
Hephzibah,GA
Summary
Certified Peer Specialist with lived experience in recovery and reentry, committed to supporting individuals navigating mental health challenges. Passionate about using empathy, empowerment, and resource navigation to foster hope and long-term wellness. Eager to join a team that values lived experience as a powerful tool for change. Background includes helping patients dealing with stressful situations by being a valuable and experienced resource. Adept at bringing personal history with the issue to teach and support patients. Skilled at behavior modeling, education, and motivation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Alegna Paralegal Services
Hephzibah, GA
11.2020 - Current
- Provided non-attorney legal document preparation services for justice-involved individuals, including motions for compassionate release and expungement.
- Drafted personalized court documents, character letters, and mitigation packets for early release or reentry.
- Promoted self-advocacy and second-chance values through remote document preparation services.
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to federal and state paralegal boundaries and ethical guidelines.
- Coordinated client intake, needs assessments, and eligibility screenings through virtual consultations.
- Liaised with clients’ families and legal advocates to streamline documentation and filing processes.
Courier
Alegna Express, LLC
Hephzibah, GA
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Ensured timely deliveries by adhering to scheduled delivery times for critical medical items.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain the quality and security of transported medical supplies.
- Verified documentation by accurately reviewing and confirming delivery manifests and records.
- Maintained the delivery vehicle in clean, organized, and proper working condition for safe transport.
- Complied with all applicable healthcare and transportation regulations during deliveries.
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
Evans, GA
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Checked vital signs of patients prior to dialysis treatment to ensure readiness.
- Set up and primed dialysis machines, verifying sterilization and functionality.
- Connected patients using fistulas, catheters, or grafts, ensuring comfort during procedures.
- Monitored patients throughout dialysis sessions to identify complications promptly.
- Performed routine maintenance and sterilization on dialysis equipment for optimal operation.
- Adhered to safety protocols and best practices to minimize risks and ensure safety.
Phlebotomist Technician
Ked Plasma USA
Augusta, GA
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted venipuncture and capillary puncture to collect blood samples from donors, adhering to established protocols and safety standards.
- Verified donor identity and ensured proper labeling of specimens to maintain sample integrity and traceability.
- Prepared blood samples for processing and analysis, following standard operating procedures and quality control measures.
- Communicated effectively with donors to explain procedures, address concerns, and provide post-donation care instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of phlebotomy equipment and work area, complying with infection control guidelines.
- Upheld Kedplasma's commitment to quality, safety, and ethical standards in all aspects of phlebotomy practice.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Business Management
Georgia Military College
Augusta, GA03.2025
Associates of Applied Science - Operations Management
Georgia Military College
Augusta, GA07.2023
Certificate - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Blackstone Career Institute
Allentown, PA08.2018
Skills
- Lived experience in mental health recovery
- Active listening skills
- Empathetic communication
- Resource navigation for reentry
- Disability benefit support
- Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
- Ethical peer practice
Certification
- Certified Peer Specialist-MH Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network December 2024
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician National Healthcare Certification Organization October 2024
- Basic Life Support/First Aid CPR AED American Heart Association January 2024
TRAININGS
- SOAR Works - July, 2025
- Respect Institute of Georgia - July, 2025
Timeline
Courier
Alegna Express, LLC
10.2022 - 12.2024
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
08.2022 - 10.2022
Phlebotomist Technician
Ked Plasma USA
01.2021 - 08.2021
Paralegal
Alegna Paralegal Services
11.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Applied Science - Business Management
Georgia Military College
Associates of Applied Science - Operations Management
Georgia Military College
Certificate - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Blackstone Career Institute
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