Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
CPI Certified
Timeline
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Ebony Brunson

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Passionate counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CBRF

The SET ADULT FAMILY HOME LLC
08.2022 - Current
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Created progress reports, assessments and charting within required timeframes.
  • Trained residential staff on symptoms management and intervention strategies for clients with various behavioral issues.
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
  • Worked closely with adults in community settings, at residential facilities and within homes.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Used [Software] to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Evaluated assigned clients and formulated treatment plan goals.
  • Assisted with intake process prior to caseload assignment.
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

CBRF WORKER

Caring Palms
02.2015 - 03.2019
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
12.2023

Skills

  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Intelligence Assessments
  • Safety Incident Reporting
  • Personal Protective Gear
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Training Initiatives
  • Training Procedures
  • Daily Logs
  • Physical Evaluations
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Managed Care
  • Electronic Health Records Systems
  • Patient Health Assessments
  • Medicare Compliance
  • Safety Measures
  • Patient Treatment
  • Planning Processes
  • Treatment Options
  • Wound Management
  • Patient Intakes
  • Health Information Systems (HIS)
  • Staffing Requirements
  • Disease Processes
  • Clinical Staff Management
  • EMR Systems
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Explaining Patient Benefits
  • Administrative Staff Supervision
  • Code Compliance
  • Patient Data Management Systems
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Community-Based Educational Programs
  • Nursing Operations Management
  • Manage Records
  • Establish Policies
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Train Employees
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Rehabilitation Programs
  • Electronic Medical Record Software
  • Medical Programs Implementation
  • Clinical Quality Program Standards

Certification

  • Certified CPI, - 1 year 6 months

CPI Certified

My CPI training has taught me how to safely and effectively respond to individuals whose behavior is escalating.  CPI training provides the de‑escalation techniques and person‑centered behavior management strategies you need to create a culture of safety in your workplace. 

Timeline

CBRF

The SET ADULT FAMILY HOME LLC
08.2022 - Current

CBRF WORKER

Caring Palms
02.2015 - 03.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Milwaukee Area Technical College
  • Certified CPI, - 1 year 6 months
Ebony Brunson