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Elfreda Byrd

Conyers,GA

Summary

Dedicated in the Health and Social Services profession with more than 20 years of experience.

Proven record of maintaining safety and accountability in corrections, detention centers, community and patient care settings, Experience in assisting individuals with complex behaviors, disabilities, mental health, and medical needs.

Possess versatile skilled in counseling addiction recovery, case management, and problem-solving.

Strong commitment to quality and success and can adapt to a diverse population.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Interim HealthCare
01.2017 - 08.2025
  • Provided patient care assistance in a home and facility environment.
  • Supported care plans, activities of daily living, falls, mobility, and medication management.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, conditions, and maintained accurate documentation and promptly report health changes.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff, physicians, and family to ensure consistent quality of care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wichita, KS ( Various Facilities)
10.2005 - 12.2016
  • Experience across multiple nursing care and social services, hospitals, and community facilities.
  • Skilled in disability programs, juvenile services, senior living centers and correctional facilities.
  • Proficient and committed in providing compassion, person centered care to diverse populations.
  • Maintained documentation, compliance, confidentiality, and HIPAA Act according to facility and state regulations.
  • Utilized Infection Control protocol and Universal Precautions.

Counselor

Georgia Department Of Corrections
10.2000 - 05.2004
  • Provided counseling services to females on addiction, trauma, and life skills at Metro State Prison.
  • Manage caseload, prepared Parole/Probation summary reports to support release decisions.
  • Conduct group sessions and relapse prevention program.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and confidentially of offenders records.
  • Coordinated with staff and agencies to connect offenders to resources in the community.

Resident Advisor (part-time Weekends)

St. Jude's Recovery Center
08.2000 - 05.2004
  • Monitored females and children in a residential addiction recovery program.
  • Conduct overnight room checks and residents accountability.
  • Document health and behavioral concerns and reported to staff.
  • Addressed emergencies involving unaccounted residents, notified the Atlanta Police Department and the Department Of Family and Children Services in accordance to program regulations.
  • Maintained documentation and confidential records.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
12-1987

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention & De-escalation techniques
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Palliative care
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Emergency response coordination
  • Case management
  • Documentation process
  • Infection control procedures
  • Effective communication in diverse disciplines
  • Resilient during stressful events
  • CNA credential

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Interim HealthCare
01.2017 - 08.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wichita, KS ( Various Facilities)
10.2005 - 12.2016

Counselor

Georgia Department Of Corrections
10.2000 - 05.2004

Resident Advisor (part-time Weekends)

St. Jude's Recovery Center
08.2000 - 05.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Wichita State University

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