Gwynne Yadley, M.A.
La Crescenta-Montrose,CA
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
I was a Mental Health Clinician. I have switched careers and recently passed the state exam for Phlebotomists. I am currently doing my clinical hours. I have my BLS and CPR certifications. I am looking for a job in a hospital or medical office setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Mountain Avenue Elementary
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Therapist
Hillsides
11.2005 - 08.2006
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
- Rendered mental health and counseling services to emancipated foster children/clients, focusing on development of healthy relationships.
- Assisted clients in locating resources for housing services and financial assistance.
- Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
- Educated clients and families on importance of mental health and self-care.
- Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports
- Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy
Mental Health Clinician I
San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center
10.2004 - 04.2005
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from mental health issues, homelessness, and drug dependency.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Los Angeles Career College
8978 Tampa Ave, Northridge, CA 9132412.2024
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Phillips Graduate University
Chatsworth, CA06.2004
Master of Science - Managerial Economics
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA12.2000
Skills
- Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Relapse Prevention
- Empathy Development
- Active Listening
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Mindfulness Techniques
- Anger Management
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Behavior Modification
- Career Counseling
- Suicide Assessment
- Case Management
- Community Resources Specialist
- Mental Health Assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- HIPAA
- Venipuncture Technique
- Blood Collection
- Infection Control
- Empathy and Compassion
- Needlestick Safety
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Patient Communication
- Phlebotomy Documentation
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Blood Collection Equipment
- Medical Terminology
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Mountain Avenue Elementary
08.2014 - 01.2016
Therapist
Hillsides
11.2005 - 08.2006
Mental Health Clinician I
San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center
10.2004 - 04.2005
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Los Angeles Career College
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Phillips Graduate University
Master of Science - Managerial Economics
University of California, Davis
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