Megan Phinney
Eugene
Summary
Looking for a long-term job that will allow me to grow and advance in my career.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Valley Rehabilitation
Eugene, OR
06.2026 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving patient health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients' needs, fostering a supportive environment for recovery.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Counselor
Serenity Lane Residential Treatment
Coburg, OR
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted therapy sessions in group environments.
- Improved client understanding of treatment plans.
- Built rapport with clients facing life transitions.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques.
- Provided crisis counseling in emergencies.
- Enhanced awareness and prevention efforts.
- Formulated treatment plans.
Social Services Assistant
Looking Glass RCC West
Eugene, OR
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Recorded client behavior.
- Reduced feelings of isolation.
- Worked with child welfare agencies.
- Spearheaded initiative to integrate trauma-informed care practices.
- Collaborated with foster care coordinators.
- Addressed client needs.
- Provided crisis counseling for youth.
- Monitored client behavior during onsite visits.
- Advocated for clients during team meetings.
- Coordinated mental health assessments with licensed therapists.
Resident Care Coordinator
Quail Crest Memory Care
Eugene, OR
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Made the necessary adjustments based on the evaluation of staffing needs and floor assignments.
- Educated patients and their families on proper discharge procedures.
- Was in charge of resolving disagreements and negotiating mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Employees were assigned duties or work schedules to ensure adequate shift coverage.
Counselor
Springfield Treatment Center
Springfield, OR
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversaw intakes and assessments that were family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent, and individualized.
- Demonstrated cultural and linguistic sensitivity to the clients and families I served.
- Evaluated patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine the correct diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Determined the appropriate level of response and intervention after assessing clinical risk and danger to children and families.
Counselor
Serenity Lane Residential Treatment
Coburg, OR
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Oversaw intakes and assessments that were family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent, and individualized.
- Demonstrated cultural and linguistic sensitivity to the clients and families I served.
- Presented case history material to other staff members for review and discussion.
- Included family members of clients in the planning of social service programs.
- Devised and implemented treatment plans, which I then tweaked as needed.
- Kept up with new and developing information in the mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops on a regular basis.
- Provided expert testimony for legal consultations and court hearings.
- Helped clients connect with community service and resource organizations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Lane Community College
Eugene, USA01-2022
Skills
- Data collection and management
- Culturally-competent care
- Organization
- Professional bedside manner
- Confidential case documentation
- Communications
- Addiction specialist
- Customer service
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Recording vital signs
- Dressing assistance
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- End-of-life care
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Colostomy care
Certification
- BLS certified through American Heart Association
- Certified nursing assistant License
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Valley Rehabilitation
06.2026 - Current
Counselor
Serenity Lane Residential Treatment
07.2025 - 12.2025
Social Services Assistant
Looking Glass RCC West
09.2024 - 06.2025
Resident Care Coordinator
Quail Crest Memory Care
06.2023 - 07.2024
Counselor
Springfield Treatment Center
02.2022 - 06.2023
Counselor
Serenity Lane Residential Treatment
06.2020 - 02.2022
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Lane Community College