MICHELLE DAVIS
Freeman Recovery Center
Dickson,TN
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Committed Counselor possessing broad range of experience in different modalities of therapy. Accomplished at fostering meaningful relationships and developing effective short-term and long-term plans to achieve client goals. Currently looking to leverage background and expertise to take next career step.
Work History
Primary Counselor
2 Months- Assessed assigned patients and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Demonstrated ability to build therapeutic rapport with patients and family members.
- Guided group therapy and one-on-one counseling sessions as scheduled.
- Maintained confidentiality of employees and patients.
- Read appropriate books, journals and other literature, researched trends and attended related seminars and conferences to maintain knowledge of advancements in field.
- Documented significant client behaviors and significant contact with client.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Performed biopsychosocial assessments on clients.
- Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
- Led primary group for clients in addiction recovery utilizing CBT, DBT and other treatment modalities .
- Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
- Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
- Performed individual counseling sessions.
- Established treatment plans and discharge planning.
Intern
3 Months- Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
- Led primary group for clients in addiction recovery utilizing CBT, DBT and other treatment modalities .
- Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
- Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
- Performed a biopsychosocial assessment on individual clients.
- Performed individual counseling sessions.
- Established treatment plans and discharge planning.
Practicum Intern
4 Months- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Led primary group utilizing DBT as instructed by the supervisor.
Sub-Contractor
1 Year 9 Months- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Moved painted items to drying racks and finished coated surfaces by baking painted items in oven.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
- Obtained correct dimensions and specifications by properly measuring areas.
- Bid on projects, prepped sites and completed projects in line with customer specifications and requirements.
- Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
- Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
- Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects.
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
- Achieved optimal adherence by washing, treating and sanding surfaces.
- Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
- Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
Volunteer
11 Months- Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.
- Freed full-time employees up for more critical work by completing clerical tasks and office work.
- Helped scheduling for Women are Safe and correlating safe areas for obtaining clothing and other essentials.
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
7 Years 1 Month- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Administered medications or treatments such as catheterizations, suppositories, enemas and douches as directed by nurse or physician.
- Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Skills
Administrative tasks
Outstanding communication skills
Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Client Relationships
Individualized counseling
Crisis Intervention
Treatment plan development
Group sessions
Counseling techniques
Patient Assessments
Referral management
Family and patient education
Additional Information
Paul Crews - Primary Counselor/LADAC - Freeman Recovery Center - 615-557-3469
Shelby Dawson - Primary Counselor/LADAC - Freeman Recovery Center - 629-333-4822
Cameron Collins - Residential Staff - Freeman Recovery Center - 615-429-6207
Holly Smothers - RN- Freeman Recovery Center - 931-622-1814
Certification
- BLS - CPR certification
- CPI training - deescalation certification
- Narcan certification
Timeline
Primary Counselor
Freeman Recovery Center
11.2021 - 01.2022Read More
Intern
Freeman Recovery Center
08.2021 - 11.2021Read More
Practicum Intern
Aspell Recovery Center
04.2021 - 08.2021Read More
Sub-Contractor
Self-employed
06.2018 - 03.2020Read More
Volunteer
Main Street Interventions
01.2017 - 12.2017Read More
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Guardian Hospice
03.2004 - 04.2011Read More
Nashville State Community College
Associate of Arts from Psychology
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Freed-Hardeman University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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Freed-Hardeman University
Master of Science from Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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