Ashley DeSano
Northridge,CA
Summary
Committed Prevention Coordinator with comprehensive understanding of substance abuse prevention, harm reduction programs and community outreach. Skilled in developing and implementing preventive measures, providing education about potential risks, as well as coordinating with healthcare professionals and local authorities for effective results. Demonstrated ability to positively influence the health and safety of communities through strategic planning and implementation of robust policies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Harm Reduction
Any Positive Change Inc.
Lower Lake, California
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Implemented harm reduction techniques aimed at reducing risks associated with drug use or unsafe behaviors.
- Participated in trainings related to topics such as trauma informed care, suicide prevention, harm reduction practices.
- Implemented harm reduction approaches when working with high risk populations such as needle exchange programs.
Harm Reduction
Any Positive Change Inc.
Lower Lake, California
04.2023 - 10.2023
Provided volunteer services for non nonprofit organization.
CNA
Lakeport Skilled Nursing Center
Clearlake, California
09.2004 - 01.2006
- Provided compassionate care to residents with daily living activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures and patient assessments.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
Education
Lower Lake High School
Clearlake, CaliforniaSkills
- Harm reduction techniques
- Trauma informed care
- Risk assessment
- Community outreach
- Adaptability/ flexibility
- Problem solving
- Open minded
- Confidentiality
- Empathy and compassion
- Organization
- Communication
- Observant
Certification
- RADT certified
- CPR certified
- HIV and HEP C certified for testing and client support.
Timeline
Harm Reduction
Any Positive Change Inc.
10.2023 - 11.2024
Harm Reduction
Any Positive Change Inc.
04.2023 - 10.2023
CNA
Lakeport Skilled Nursing Center
09.2004 - 01.2006
Lower Lake High School