Morgan Freeman
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Compassionate Residential Technician with experience in providing patient care within detoxification settings. Highly skilled at monitoring and documenting patient progress, managing withdrawal symptoms, and educating patients on substance abuse disorders. Strengths include strong communication skills, empathy, patience, and ability to work well under pressure. Impact made by improving patient recovery process through personalized care plans and therapeutic techniques.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Technician
Vanity Detox Cener
Reseda
05.2024 - Current
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Accompanied patients to medical and counseling appointments.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Administered oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Conducted intake interviews with new patients to complete forms, assess mental health condition or obtain treatment history.
- Assisted with intakes, initial assessments and data entry.
- Worked under supervision of professionals to update documentation, deliver care, and assist with discharge.
Residential Technician
Vanity Wellness Center
Woodland Hills
03.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients during the process of detoxification.
- Monitored vital signs of detoxing patients.
- Encouraged positive lifestyle changes through education and support groups.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while providing care to clients undergoing detoxification.
- Participated in regular training sessions related to best practices in addiction medicine.
- Prepared and administered medications to treat withdrawal symptoms.
- Educated patients on the risks and benefits of continuing with treatment or stopping substance use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bridge Creek High School
Blanchard, OK05-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Drug Abuse Counseling
Alcohol And Drug Counseling Institute
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Inpatient Treatment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Written Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Intake Assessment
- Team building
- HIPAA Requirements
- Group Therapy
- Excellent Communication
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Health
- Patient transportation
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Narcan Training
Timeline
Residential Technician
Vanity Detox Cener
05.2024 - Current
Residential Technician
Vanity Wellness Center
03.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bridge Creek High School
Some College (No Degree) - Drug Abuse Counseling
Alcohol And Drug Counseling Institute