Tracking clients' movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
Quickly responding to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arise.
Documenting all patients' information, including service plans, treatment reports, and progress notes.
Individually assessing assigned patients for any changes in mood and behavior, and providing advice on any questions, comments, and/or concerns.
Perform vital signs, blood pressures, and accu checks.
Transporting patients to and from appointments, and clinics. Laboratories, and/or treatments, as and when appropriate.
Support the admissions team with admissions and discharges with patients daily.
Recovery Support Specialist
Northside Mental Health Center
Tampa, FL
06.2017 - 11.2021
Assist with the admissions, transfers, and discharge process.
Develop and implement individualized recovery plans for clients, including goals and objectives.
Observed and documented patients' behaviors, reporting any changes in physical and mental states to the medical staff.
Monitor the self-administration of medications.
Teach and educate residents about ADLs.
Work closely with residents to instruct and oversee proper food storage, handling, preparation, and serving.
Direct Support Professional/Daily Life Skills Trainer
NeuroRestorative Rehabilitation Center
Lutz, FL
10.2014 - 07.2020
Offered around-the-clock service to patients.
Manage day-to-day activities to support rehabilitation needs.
Assists individuals in the development of appropriate behavioral, social, money management, housekeeping, hygiene, and other skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential.
Completes and updates all daily, weekly, and monthly records, reports, logs, casework notes, and medical records in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.
Transports individuals in personal and/or company vehicles for community outings, or scheduled appointments.
Shift Supervisor
Georges Hotdogs Inc
Tampa, FL
08.2007 - 06.2011
Managed a mobile hot dog cart at assigned sites.
Operated the cash register.
Restocked condiments, napkins, and maintained a clean work environment.
Assisted with inventory control.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Brandon, FL
01-2024
Associate of Arts -
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
05-2019
High School Diploma -
Armwood
Seffner, FL
06-2011
Skills
I played on the Armwood High School football team for three years
I earned the honor of Eagle Scout in April 2010 with Troop 797
Held many leadership positions as a Boy Scout with Troop 797
Completed 120 hours of community service, conducting a special project at the local church cemetery