Daniel Whitworth
Bedford,VA
Summary
Licensed Psychiatric Technician with over 5 years of experience in the substance abuse and mental health treatment industry. Offering excellent counseling, rapport-building and communication skills with clients and families from diverse backgrounds. Known for having a positive attitude and consistently exceeding performance standards.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Recovery Specialist
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
03.2019 - 12.2022
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Developed rapport building with patients ,with the intention of using life experience to inspire confidence and hope.
Psychiatric Technician- Preceptor
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2022
- Charted on each patient daily.o
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- In the role as Preceptor, trained New hires(Orientees) in daily duties,but also to become aware of triggers, de-escalate individuals, and keep them safe.
Nursing Assistant/ Psychiatric Technician
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Assisted and counseled Number patients daily.
- Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
- Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox; took blood draws for labs.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Bachelor Of Social Work - Substance Abuse And PTSD
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA09.2019
Unit Certified Suicide PPrevention Coordinator - Research And Development Management of Suicide PreventionStrategiesforServicemembersandFamilies
US.Army Suicide Prevention Specialist Course.
Ft.Pickett,Virginia 05.2014
Military Counseling - Certification - Substance Abuse And Support
US Army Substance Abuse Course
SMR,Virginia Beach 04.2014
Certificate Of Completion- 4 Weeks. - Sexual Harassment And Response Course
US.Army SHARP Coordinator Course
Ft.Eustis, Virginia08.2013
Skills
- Nursing Assistance
- Group Activities
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Recovery Coaching
- Individual Recovery Plans
- Violence Prevention
- Group Facilitation Support
- Peer Coaching
- Emotional Support
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Social Psychology
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Mental Health Support
- Community Resources and Education
- Relationship Issues Management
- Individual Counseling
- Crisis Response
- Outpatient Procedures
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Legal Standards
- Dynamic Communication Skills
- Team Meetings
- HIPAA Requirements
- Patient Information
- Patient Histories
- Persuasion Techniques
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Psychiatry, Social Work team /Nursing teams in developing an Proactive training program to better enhance patient care experience- by providing Current and New Staff members the best traing in prepardness with treating patients with Mental Health ,and substance abuse support.
- This resulted in Human Resources and the Department of Psychiatry and Social Work to establish an Onboarding program that mirriored ours, due to my work,that in improved Staff and Patient scores.
Languages
Arabic
Limited Working
Italian
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Peer Recovery Specialist
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
03.2019 - 12.2022
Psychiatric Technician- Preceptor
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2022
Nursing Assistant/ Psychiatric Technician
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
02.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor Of Social Work - Substance Abuse And PTSD
Liberty University
Unit Certified Suicide PPrevention Coordinator - Research And Development Management of Suicide PreventionStrategiesforServicemembersandFamilies
US.Army Suicide Prevention Specialist Course.
Military Counseling - Certification - Substance Abuse And Support
US Army Substance Abuse Course
Certificate Of Completion- 4 Weeks. - Sexual Harassment And Response Course
US.Army SHARP Coordinator Course
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