Dawn Guillen
Houma,LA
Summary
I have worked in the medical field for 22+ years. I enjoy assisting clients with their needs. I understand the need for privacy and compassion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
ochsner- Chabert
Houma, LA
02.2018 - 05.2024
- Deescalates situations, assist patient with daily life skills that occur while on the unit, provide a calm and emotional support system while patient is on the unit.
BHT/PS
Arizona MENTOR
Phoenix, AZ
03.2016 - 02.2018
- I was the project supervisor of a group home with 5 residents and 7-9 staff
- My job entailed:
- Assist residents with medications and medication education.
- Provide counseling to residents as needed daily.
- Schedule and provide transportation for residents to and from appointments.
- Provide life skill coaching, support and compassion to residents.
- Complete documentation and schedules in timely manner.
- Complete incident reports as needed.
- Coach residents in healthy eating, hygiene, and daily cleanliness.
- Supervisor of group home with 5 BHR's and 7-9 staff members.
- My favorite part of my job is working with the residents and seeing the progress that they make and how excited they become with each new thing learned.
House manager
A Better Today Recovery Services
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2016 - 03.2016
- I work the graveyard shift during which I make sure the clients are safe, that they go to bed at the appointed times and stay to wake up in the mornings at the appointed times.
Patient Service Manager
Desert cove recovery
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Completed intakes and pick up of clients that were wanting to recover from their addiction to drugs and alcohol
- The client would live in the home with other clients I would drive them to their recovery meetings, counseling, grocery shopping and to church
- While at the home I would observe the client while they interacted with peers and assist when needed
- When I became a house manager I took on the responsibilities of running the house, making schedules, late night pick up/admits, teaching the clients budgeting and preparation for living on their own and sober.
Store Associate
Big Lots
Gilbert, AZ
03.2012 - 03.2015
- Assist & greet customers
Education
Skills
- Caregiving (10 years)
- Vital Signs (5 years)
- Medication Administration (6 years)
- Mentoring (5 years)
- Crisis Intervention (10 years)
- Meal Preparation (10 years)
- Behavioral health (10 years)
- Mental health counseling (5 years)
- Addiction counseling (2 years)
- Individual / group counseling (5 years)
- Group therapy (5 years)
- Behavioral therapy (5 years)
Certification
- CPR certified and First Aid, 02/01/21, 02/01/22
- NCI, 11/01/17, 11/01/18
- Safe blocking techniques, 08/01/16, Present
Assessments
- Electronic health records: Best practices, Proficient, 05/01/21, Knowledge of EHR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EHR use
- Scheduling, Familiar, 05/01/21, Cross-referencing agendas and itineraries to avoid scheduling conflicts
- Work motivation, Familiar, 05/01/21, Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
ochsner- Chabert
02.2018 - 05.2024
BHT/PS
Arizona MENTOR
03.2016 - 02.2018
House manager
A Better Today Recovery Services
01.2016 - 03.2016
Patient Service Manager
Desert cove recovery
03.2015 - 10.2015
Store Associate
Big Lots
03.2012 - 03.2015