Kimberly Lora
Palm Springs,CA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills Ready to help team achieve company goals. Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Experienced with excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Offering great communication and good judgment. Offer professional experience in utilizing interpersonal skills, to resolve challenges. Excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Enthusiastic to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Clinical and Behavioral treatment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Counselor
Michael's House Treatment Center
Palm Springs, United States
08.2022 - Current
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
CVUSD
Coachella, United States
09.2021 - Current
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
- Covid-19 testing
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
The Palms Assisted Living
La Quinta, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Handled inventory control and supply stocking for all lab areas
- Kept workspaces neat, organized, and properly supplied
- Properly stores and safeguards documentation and paperwork
- Performed all tests and analytical procedures in alignment with company procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards
- Maintained laboratory testing equipment, including function checks and documentation
- Produced and delivered detailed technical reports to physicians, family members and researchers outlining the results of tests
- Carefully entered medical testing data and clinical results into the facility's database
- Assisted physicians and clinicians with examinations
- Measured vital signs, including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height
- Remained calm and poised in emergencies by calmly interacting with patients to avoid stress and panic
- Ensured all tools and equipment used for testing or collecting samples were adequately sanitized and sterilized in compliance with OSHA standards for lab processing
- Performed gamut of tasks, including maintaining files, verifying insurance claims on behalf of patients, and scanning documents
- Performed initial response-screening following protocols under the direction of the supervising physician
- Prepared patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments
- Administered injections and medications, dressed wounds, and collected lab specimens for tests
- Spanish- Native/ Bilingual (ILR
CAREGIVER, Home Instead
, CA
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times
- Assisted with basic care for elderly patients, including scheduling appointments and managing finances and legal matters
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Provided effective resolutions to issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service
- Created agendas, meeting notes and other documents to enhance collaborative process
- Maintained organized filing system of paper and electronic documents
- Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information for clients
- Reconciled all bank and credit card accounts monthly for clients
- Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting.
CAREGIVER, Always Best Care Senior Services
Palm Desert, CA
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
- Transported patients to and from medical, dental and personal care appointments
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety
- Assisted with basic care for elderly patients, including scheduling appointments and managing finances and legal matters
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan.
Education
High School Diploma
HIGH SCHOOL Penn Foster
BLS Certified CPR and First Aid Certified Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) OSHA Training - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Mayfield College
Cathedral City, CASkills
- Client documentation
- Records maintenance
- Quick problem solver
- Calm and level-headed under
- Duress
- Compassionate client care
- Specimen collection
- Inventory control
- Test documentation
- Policy compliance
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Laboratory reporting
- Laboratory organization
- Microsoft office
- Computer programming
- Proficient in
- MediTouch EHR
- Microsoft Excel
- Organizational and clerical
- Skills
- Medical knowledge
- Level 5)
- PROFESSIONALSUMMARY
- Detail oriented, highly motivated Medical technician dedicated to
- Help patients achieve optimal health Provides superior patient care
- Using effective communication and critical thinking skills Under
- Physician approval, administered intradermal injections, including
- Tuberculin skin and allergy testing Successfully administer
- Injectable vaccinations, Assist front office staff in scheduling
- Appointments, verifying insurance information, processing
- Prescription requests, and checking in/out patients Proficient in
- Obtaining patient medical history and vital signs, promptly
- Recording data in EHR and adhering to proper specimen handling
- And preparation standards
- Hardworking, focused on completing work quickly to consistently
- Exceed targets Reliable team member accustomed to taking on
- Challenging tasks Dedicated to business success
- Monitoring Recovery
- Crisis Communications
- Performance Strategies
- Mental Health Support
- Psychological Interventions
- Case Notes
- Group Dynamics
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Investigation Techniques
- Nursing Assistance
- Counseling Services
- Treatment Coordination
- Behavioral Health
- Administrative Support
- Corrective Actions
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- HIPAA Requirements
- Investigative Tools
- Best Practices and Standards
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Recovery Counselor
Michael's House Treatment Center
08.2022 - Current
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
CVUSD
09.2021 - Current
The Palms Assisted Living
02.2021 - Current
CAREGIVER, Home Instead
08.2018 - 08.2020
CAREGIVER, Always Best Care Senior Services
06.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma
HIGH SCHOOL Penn Foster
BLS Certified CPR and First Aid Certified Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) OSHA Training - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Mayfield College
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