Markeeta Sumerlin
Inverness,FL
Summary
Determined individual with a high level of compassion and skill in assisting individuals in various stages of recovery. Hardworking Peer Support Specialist known for handling appointment scheduling, transporting clients to meetings and promoting assistance wherever and whenever needed.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Lifestream
Lecanto, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted others through dynamic relationships built on trust and utilized effective listening and interpersonal skills.
- Assisted clients with developing healthy coping skills to manage stressors.
- Provided feedback regarding program operations and improvement opportunities.
- Helped individuals overcome discrimination, stigmas and trauma by providing encouragement and community resources.
Behavior Health Technician
Lifestream
Beverly Hills, FL
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient behaviors and reported significant changes to supervising mental health professionals.
- Provided transportation services for clients attending doctor's appointments or therapy sessions.
- Identified behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognized signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Followed standard admissions procedures and documentation requirements for client intakes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Senior Nannies
The Villages, FL
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pediatric Health Choice
Ocala, FL
07.2014 - 10.2019
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Med Tech
Always There Senior Care
Citrus Springs, FL
12.2011 - 07.2014
- Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Instructed patients on proper self-administration of medications when applicable.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice Of Citrus County
Lecanto, FL
10.2007 - 04.2011
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arcadia Staffing
New Port Richey, FL
04.2000 - 11.2010
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Citrus High
Inverness, FL05-1998
Skills
- Substance abuse awareness
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Relationship cultivation
- Relapse prevention
- Effective collaboration and interaction
- Social activity planning
- Leadership skills
- Planning skills
- Peer support ethics
- Problem-solving skills
- Rapport building
- Appointment scheduling
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Lifestream
10.2024 - Current
Behavior Health Technician
Lifestream
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Senior Nannies
03.2020 - 02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pediatric Health Choice
07.2014 - 10.2019
Med Tech
Always There Senior Care
12.2011 - 07.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice Of Citrus County
10.2007 - 04.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arcadia Staffing
04.2000 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Citrus High