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Brandy Sams, CRSS

Certified Peer Support Specialist
Birmingham,AL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern / CRSS

ROSS Recovery Community Center
Birmingham, AL
10.2023 - Current
  • Monitored client progress on a regular basis and reported any changes or concerns to supervisors.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients by providing a safe space for them to express their feelings without judgement.
  • Actively participated in team meetings and trainings related to evidence-based practices for addiction treatment.
  • Facilitated educational workshops focusing on topics such as relapse prevention, coping mechanisms and problem solving skills.
  • Created an atmosphere of trust and respect while maintaining professional boundaries with clients.
  • Maintained accurate records of all services provided according to agency policies.
  • Helped clients diagnosed with addictive disease disorders increase skills, explore talents and build self-esteem.

Home Health CNA

Self-employeed
Heber Springs, AR
03.2020 - 10.2023
  • Kept updated documentation of client progress notes in an organized manner.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, dusting, vacuuming and meal preparation.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Administered medications according to physician instructions and monitored patient response.
  • Observed changes in condition or behavior of the patient and reported it to the supervisor or case manager immediately.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients through active listening skills.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Provided companionship to elderly and disabled individuals in their home environment.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.

Front Office Medical Assistant

Family Practice Associates
Searcy, AR
02.2010 - 06.2015

Maintained confidentiality of patient information by adhering to HIPAA regulations.
Prepared charts for physicians prior to patient visits.
Answered incoming phone calls, scheduled appointments, and responded to inquiries.
Managed front office customer service, appointment management, billing and administration tasks to
streamline workflow

Education

CRSS -

Alabama Department of Mental Health
Birmingham, AL
04-2024

Medical Assistant - Nursing

Olympia CTI
Kalamazoo, MI
12-2001

High School Diploma -

Mcnairy Central High School
Selmer, TN
05-1997

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Active Listening
  • Remote Office Availability
  • Team Management
  • MS Word/Excel, PowerPoint Software Proficiency

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Intern / CRSS

ROSS Recovery Community Center
10.2023 - Current

Home Health CNA

Self-employeed
03.2020 - 10.2023

Front Office Medical Assistant

Family Practice Associates
02.2010 - 06.2015

CRSS -

Alabama Department of Mental Health

Medical Assistant - Nursing

Olympia CTI

High School Diploma -

Mcnairy Central High School
Brandy Sams, CRSSCertified Peer Support Specialist