Mary Hood

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

I counseled treated clients with opiate addiction. Ordered prescribed suboxone subutex . Saw 55 to 60 clients a day. Gave shots of sublocade bridaxi vivitrol. I counseled with addiction therapy. Also monitored drug levels checked urine drugs screens. Monitored for illicit substances. ,

methadone clinic. Did physicals on clients started new dosing on clients ordered labs. Monitored urine drug screens. Started at 4 30 am. Did early morning hours prior to starting work at Chestnut Ridge. Did do eval on medical health needs high bp diabetes etc. Monitored clients for covid. Monitored for Hepatitis B and C. HIV Aid.

• Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
• Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
• Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.

Worked at Angels from 2017 to April of 23

This was a prn job as new clients came in. Did initial physical exams. This is a rehab.

Did physicals eval labs hepatitis lft hiv aids. Ordered meds as needed. Started treatment with meds if needed. I did initial physical exam there was on staff dr who came in few days a week and did frequent evals on clients who were in detox facility.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Diagnosed mental health disorders, substance abuse, ptsd. Prescribed meds accordingly. Did blood work when necessary. Monitored effectiveness of meds. Ekgs when needed. Followed up to reevaluate clients. Also did mental health therapy. Chestnut ridge had a strong psychiatric agenda. Had various trainings lunch and learn etc for effectively taking care of clients with mental health disorders.

• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Had a caseload of appx. 3500 veterans. I did primary care on vets. Managing cad, diabetes, high bp, arthritis, chronic pain. monitored labs ordered labs. Did x rays and ekgs in primary care setting. Able to wet read x rays proficient in reading ekgs. Referred to specialties when needed. Also monitored treated mental health. Prescribed medications. Had a mental health therapist in clinic. Also would refer to va mental health as needed.

Mental health counseling.

Had a high volume of critical care clients. Initial evaluation was done by specialists in va and follow up in clinic. Monitored and evaluated clients with cancer, noncommunicable disease , cad, diabetes long term management of chronically ill clients.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Worked with team approach. Had an RN LPN mental health therapist pharmacist dietician podiatrist who worked with staff.

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

I worked in ER and ICU. Critical care experience thru both ICU and ER. Proficient in ekgs proficient in coronary care diabetes high blood pressure. Enjoyed the work in emergency room and ICU. Worked at 2 different hospitals moonlighting at one full time at other. My background ws trauma and critical care I enjoyed this work . Critical care roles preserve lives health and well being. I enjoyed the fast pace chaotic situations. monitored identified changes in patients conditions, responded to med emergencies alerted doctors delivered ongoing updates to doctors families, maintained records etc. Treated clients with acute medical conditions and provided ongoing treatment of live threatening conditions.

worked in infection control and employee health became proficient in both