Blake Tsao
Bellevue,WA
Summary
Dynamic Addiction Recovery Technician Lead with expertise in crisis intervention, team leadership, and patient education. Proficient in conflict resolution and care team collaboration, committed to implementing effective recovery strategies that enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Technician Lead
Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers
Kirkland, Washington
12.2020 - Current
- Collaborated within integrated care team to educate patients on detox, withdrawal, and recovery strategies.
- Administered medications, program curriculum and activities alongside clinical staff while documenting patient treatment adherence.
- Conducted intake and discharge assessments, ensuring thorough orientation for new patients.
- Implemented crisis intervention using trauma-informed care practices and de-escalation techniques.
- Led team of Recovery Technicians, fostering open communication to enhance performance.
- Empowered team members by recognizing individual strengths to achieve collective objectives.
- Provided education on pro-social skills and community resources to support patient recovery.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress in adherence to treatment plan goals.
- Assisted with patient accounts and coordinating teams of volunteers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Bellevue College
Bellevue, Washington, WASome College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistant Certified
Bellevue College
Bellevue, Washington, WASkills
- Crisis intervention
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Team leadership
- Progress monitoring
- Conflict resolution
- Care team collaboration
- Treatment documentation
- Patient education
- Pro-social skill development
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Substance abuse education
- Boundaries enforcement
- Co-occurring disorders support
- Family support coordination
- Volunteer coordination
Certification
Nursing Assistant Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recovery Technician Lead
Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers
12.2020 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Bellevue College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistant Certified
Bellevue College