Crystal Haxby
Indianapolis,Indiana
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
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Support Specialist
Fresh Start Recovery
Columbus, IN
06.2021 - Current
- Counseled clients' in-group or individual sessions to help cope with substance abuse problems.
- Coordinated and cooperated with local agencies and organizations to expedite treatment.
- Conducted community substance abuse prevention programs for targeted groups within local area.
- Developed and maintained therapeutic environment within recovery groups, encouraging open communication.
- Developed person-centered treatment plans along with behavior contracts for high-risk patients to address barriers to treatment.
- Helped clients diagnosed with addictive disease disorders increase skills, explore talents and build self-esteem.
- Remained calm, stayed professional and provided exceptional service on calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals.
- Referred patients for community support outside of treatment and medical providers.
Patient Care Technician
Estes Family
Trafalgar, IN
11.2010 - 05.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Education
GED -
Oakland City University
Oakland City, IN06-2001
Skills
- Wellness Coaching
- Motivational Interviewing
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Client Relationship Building
Affiliations
- I race antique tractors in my spare time.
Accomplishments
- Have received awards during tractor pulls and during tractor shows.
Certification
- I am willing and able to achieve any and all certs that my position must have in order to serve the community better. The only certs I hold at the moment is cpr/first aide for adults, children, and peds.
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Recovery Support Specialist
Fresh Start Recovery
06.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Estes Family
11.2010 - 05.2021
GED -
Oakland City University
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