Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist and Registered Nurse familiar with client assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques as well as physical health management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Registered Nurse
Apalachee Center
Tallahassee, FL
01.2022 - Current
Provide oversight and administration of patient’s medications
Provide supervision to the staff on duty to ensure adherence to policy and delegate assigned duties
Provide emergency and crisis intervention response
Facilitate patient and education on health prevention, wellness, diet, HIV/AIDS, and smoking cessation
Provide patients with brief counseling and assess for patient decompensating behaviors.
Registered Nurse- FACT Nurse Lead
04.2020 - 01.2022
Provide oversight and administration of patient’s medications
Provide supervision to the RN on duty to ensure adherence to policy and delegate assigned duties
Provide daily 24-hour emergency and crisis intervention response
Facilitate patient and staff education on prevention, health, wellness, diet, HIV/AIDS education, and smoking cessation
Provide patients with brief counseling and assess for patient decompensating behaviors.
Registered Nurse- FACT Case Manager
02.2020 - 04.2020
Manage medication room and dispense prescribed medications to patients
Perform home visit to clients to increase medication compliance and assess for health education and community needs
Perform health assessments and coordinate primary and specialty care appointments
Conduct community health education groups to improve mental and physical wellness.
Inpatient Mental Health Social Worker
08.2019 - 02.2020
Collaborate with physicians, patients, and their families to identify treatment goals and objectives
Provide case management services including coordinating and linking client to community services
Provides individual supportive counseling
Coordinate client admission onto the behavioral health unit and co collaborate with patient for safe discharge plan.
Intake Coordinator
Jerome Center for Behavioral Health
Belle Glade, FL
08.2017 - 01.2019
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and create initial diagnosis for psychiatric care
Construct treatment plans based on patient’s goals and treatment objectives
Interview and assess patients to determine working mental health diagnosis.
Lead Substance Abuse Therapist
03.2016 - 08.2017
Provide individual and group therapy for women with co-occurring disorders
Facilitate 17 hours of CBT and ICT and psychosocial rehabilitation groups weekly
Provide screening for program entry, ongoing assessments, and monthly treatment planning.
Intensive Case Manager
10.2015 - 03.2016
Conduct home visits to perform needs assessments and ensure medication compliance
Manage clients psychiatric, legal, medical, and community appointments
Educate clients on how to access community resources for self-sufficiency.
Hotline Counselor
Suicide, Help Line 211 Big Bend
Tallahassee, FL.
06.2012 - 01.2014
Counsel individuals who are contemplating suicide
Explore resources with callers to connect them community and medical resources.
Case Management Intern
The Kearney Center
Tallahassee, FL.
01.2013 - 05.2013
Assess homeless shelter residents to determine a plan for housing transition and sustainability
Advocate for shelter residents to assist them in securing government benefits, transportation, employment, and medical services through community agencies.
Patient Care Volunteer
Palms West Hospital
Loxahatchee, FL.
01.2007 - 02.2011
Providing clerical support in the OB, Medical-surgical, and Pediatric care units
Patient ambassador to advocate for client’s needs during their hospitalization.