Mental Health & Wellness for Adolescents
Christiona Harris
Mental Health Professional
Relocating,Long Beach, CA
Summary
Organized and dedicated Professional with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Phlebotomist
American Red Cross
Baltimore, MD
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures..
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, and straight needles.
Live-In Caregiver
HomeCare
Brooklyn, NY
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Supervised geriatric patient with memory-loss through relocation after severe stroke from Baltimore to Brooklyn.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patient in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patient by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Transported client to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Cooked meals and assisted patient with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Erickson Living-Charlestown
Catonsville, MD
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Built long-lasting professional relationships with residents, family members, and team members through emotional support
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Internship
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Attained courses in professionalism
- Assisted Graduate Students in research concerning Mechanisms of Drug Resistance in Tuberculosis
- Shadowed diverse group of surgeons, physicians, and nurses throughout facility in order to observe their daily responsibilities
- Conducted research on disparities of teen pregnancy in Baltimore compared to the Nation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health Emphasis in Trauma
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 11.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Milford Mill Academy
Baltimore, MD 08.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
Infection Control
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Affiliations
ONE.FAM
The Potters House @ ONE.LA
614 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
hello@one.online
Royal Coaching Society
pillowtalkcoaching.info@gmail.com
MERIT Baltimore - Johns Hopkins
1 North Haven Street, Suite 4
Baltimore, MD 21224
leadership@meritbaltimore.org
Interests
Suicide Prevention Outreach
LGBTQ Advocacy
Cooking/ Gardening
Blogging
Afrocentric Art
Timeline
Life Coach
01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health Emphasis in Trauma
Grand Canyon University
11.2020 - Current
Phlebotomist
American Red Cross
09.2019 - 06.2020
EMR - Emergency Medical Responder
09-2019
Live-In Caregiver
HomeCare
11.2018 - 06.2019
PT - Phlebotomy Technician
10-2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Erickson Living-Charlestown
03.2017 - 11.2018
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
01-2017
Internship
Johns Hopkins Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Milford Mill Academy
08.2012 - 06.2016
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