Christopher Spring
North Port,Florida
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Skills
- Leadership specialization in health services
- FEMA and IHI certified
- Values diverse perspectives
- Active listening
- Conflict de-escalation
- Documentation skills
- Crisis intervention
- De-escalation strategies
- Emergency response
- Incident reporting
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with seven years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and one year in behavioral health. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration and a healthcare leadership certificate. Specializes in patient care, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support, emphasizing effective communication and teamwork to enhance patient outcomes.
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
North Port Behavioral Health
North Port, FL
10.2025 - Current
- Ensured patient safety and documented behaviors in EHR across adult acute psych, geriatrics, substance abuse, and pediatrics. Leading therapy groups, working through mental health crisis and deescalating patients. Trained in deescalation and handling dementia, bi-polar, schizophrenic and other mental health emergencies. Trained and proficient in EHR such as Wellsky. Advocated for patient needs and produced documentation for care. Trained new beTrained new behavioral health associates and assisted nurses, therapists, and social workers in daily hospital activities.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pines of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
10.2019 - 04.2023
- Delivered direct care across dementia, long-term, short-term, skilled rehabilitation, rapid recovery, hospice, and palliative care units. Managed care for 8 to 21 patients per shift while assisting with all activities of daily living and supporting wound care for nursing staff. Provided comfort, companionship, and team support throughout COVID, including extended service in quarantine units and guidance for new CNAs.
- Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, fostering efficient workflow in patient management.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bay Breeze Health and Rehabilitation
Sarasota, FL
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Provided direct care for Alzheimer’s and dementia residents, managed support for confused and combative individuals, and assisted with eating and feeding needs. Maintained adherence to dietary plans, infection control procedures, and proper medical waste disposal practices to support safe resident care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, enhancing patient outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greenbriar Rehabilitation and Nursing
Bradenton, FL
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Improved patient comfort and safety through assistance with activities of daily living, including showers, meals, bathroom use, walking, sitting, standing, bed repositioning, and mental stimulation. Delivered quality care in partnership with team of professionals for total care patients and patients recovering from altered mental status.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and facility protocols, improving team efficiency.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration with a Specialization in healthcare leadership
State College of Florida
Venice, FL05-2025
Psychology
Northern Virginia Community College
Manassas05-2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Battlefield High School
Haymarket06-2010
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Certification
FEMA- Introduction to Public Private Partnerships, Improving Preparedness and Resilience through Public-Private Partnerships, and Community Preparedness Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone., IHI- Introduction to Patient safety, From Error to Harm, Human factors and Safety, and Teamwork and Communication.
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- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts to diverse audiences. Skilled in conflict resolution and negotiation. Comfortable and skilled at public speaking. Quick to determine the level of health literacy for those I speak to. Catering communication to ensure everyone can fully understand.
- Leadership: At State College of Florida, I took the lead on many group projects I was a part of when others were not comfortable doing so. I also know when to be a team player and let others lead. Obtained a healthcare leadership certificate specialization. Experience as a CNA mentoring and training new CNAs. Being a leader for patients who are unable to fully make decisions for their best interest. Advocating for those who cannot do so for themselves. Always seeking ideas and knowledge from those who I lead and work with. Recognizes that leadership involves absolute teamwork.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
North Port Behavioral Health
10.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pines of Sarasota
10.2019 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bay Breeze Health and Rehabilitation
04.2019 - 06.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greenbriar Rehabilitation and Nursing
12.2016 - 09.2018
Psychology
Northern Virginia Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Battlefield High School
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Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration with a Specialization in healthcare leadership
State College of Florida