DANITA BROWN
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Knowledgeable Health Technician with 25 years of experience driven to achieve exceptional patient outcomes. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Specialist
Haymarket Center
Chicago, Illi
03.2012 - 04.2025
- Assessed client needs through comprehensive intake interviews and evaluations.
- Provided support to individuals in recovery from substance abuse and other mental health issues.
- Advocated for clients' rights and needs within various support systems and agencies.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, providing guidance and direction to participants.
- Developed personalized recovery plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources for housing, employment, and healthcare services.
Patient Care Technician
RML Specialty Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2018
- Perform duties as assigned on the PCT Care Plan, prepared by the RN.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care tasks and hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elmwood Care
01.2011 - 04.2013
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Certified Medical Assistant
Urgent Care Medical
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Provide reception and clerical procedures in clinic greet and register clients in, answer inquiries, phones/faxes, updating & filing clients medical records, vitals, schedule appointments, therapeutic & lab procedure, administer injections, blood draws, collect specimens to be sent out to the laboratory, assist the physician with exams and the pharmacist as needed.
Education
REGISTERED MEDICAL ASSISTANT -
NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE
Bridgeview, IL05-2017
AAS -
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
01.2008
RENAL/NEPHROLOGY CERTIFICATE -
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
01.2007
Certificate - CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
Chicago, IL05-2001
NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE -
KENNEDY KING COLLEGE
01.2000
Skills
- Assessment techniques
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Specimen collection
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recovery Specialist
Haymarket Center
03.2012 - 04.2025
Patient Care Technician
RML Specialty Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elmwood Care
01.2011 - 04.2013
Certified Medical Assistant
Urgent Care Medical
01.2001 - 01.2006
REGISTERED MEDICAL ASSISTANT -
NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE
AAS -
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
RENAL/NEPHROLOGY CERTIFICATE -
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
Certificate - CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE -
KENNEDY KING COLLEGE