Forrest Matthews
Mora,New Mexico
Summary
I am looking for a position that will allow me to gain more experience and expertise in the nursing and mental health field.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Tech
NMBHI
Las Vegas, New Mexico
07.2019 - Current
- Provide direct care services to all residents, patients and clients at NMBHI.
Direct Support Professional
Collins Lake Ranch
Cleveland, New Mexico
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Demonstrate activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing to train residents in daily self-care practices
- Converse with residents to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction
- Cook and serve meals and eat with residents to act as a role model
- Work with residents on achieving formal and informal goals such as use of public transportation, telephone use, money management, social interaction, etc
- Develop and follow recommended teaching techniques, behavior management programs, etc., to assist individuals with increasing their productivity and independent living functions
- Train and monitor residents in the implementation and integration of independent skills such as bed making, laundry, etc
- Observe and document residents’ behavior, such as speech, feeding patterns, toilet training; to facilitate assessment and development of treatment goals
- Driving residents to and from area community businesses, organizations and events.
General labor
Labor Ready
Beaumont, Texas
10.2007 - 10.2018
- Be prepared by having all tools and PPE ready and available, depending on the needs of the assignment
- Inquire and fulfill the needs of the client.
Student
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, Texas
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Meet the requirements to earn an associates degree in welding technology.
Store Manager
Dollar General
Nederland, Texas
10.2007 - 03.2009
- Responsible for all aspects of store operation.
Associate Manager
Big Lots
Groves, Texas
10.2006 - 10.2007
- Lead work crews
- Responsible for operations aspect of the store
- Insure that the store operates smoothly at all times
- MOD
Support Manager
Walmart
Las Vegas, New Mexico
08.2004 - 10.2006
- All functions and duties of salaried management
- Lead overnight stocking crew
- Insure that the store operates efficiently at all times.
Forklift Driver
Burke Corporation
Nevada, Iowa
01.2004 - 07.2004
- Load and unload trucks with powered lifting equipment
- Monitor and maintain freezers
- Insure that sanitation requirements are met at all times.
Education
Associates Degree - welding technology
Lamar Institute of Technology
ADN RN Nursing Program -
Luna Community College
Skills
- Behavior monitoring
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Suicide Prevention
- Direct Patient Care
- Blueprint Reading
- Stick Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Precision measuring
Timeline
Psychiatric Tech
NMBHI
07.2019 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Collins Lake Ranch
01.2018 - 07.2019
Student
Lamar Institute of Technology
01.2014 - 01.2016
General labor
Labor Ready
10.2007 - 10.2018
Store Manager
Dollar General
10.2007 - 03.2009
Associate Manager
Big Lots
10.2006 - 10.2007
Support Manager
Walmart
08.2004 - 10.2006
Forklift Driver
Burke Corporation
01.2004 - 07.2004
Associates Degree - welding technology
Lamar Institute of Technology
ADN RN Nursing Program -
Luna Community College
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