Nera Richardson

• Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
• Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
• Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
• Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations, and develop action plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
• Attended continued education sessions to maintain professional standards and stay up-to-date with new developments.
• Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
• Educated clients and families on mental health issues to promote understanding and support.

• Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Strategized with clinical team to prevent inmate diversion, abuse and recidivism.
• Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
• Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
• Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
• Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
• Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
• Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
• Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
• Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
• Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
• Charted on each patient daily.
• Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox; took blood draws for labs.

Oversaw day-to-day activities of residents in behavioral health facility.

• Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
• Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
• Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
• Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
• Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
• Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
• Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
• Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
• Charted on each patient daily.
• Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
• Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
• Assisted and counseled mental health and detox patients daily.

• Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
• Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
• Organized warehouse and stockroom areas using forklift and pallet jacks.
• Checked aisles for spills to complete quick clean-up.
• Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
• Removed debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal.
• Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
• zoning area to ensure the store is clean and safe for customers.

• Monitored patients and maintained detailed records for physician review.

• Worked with physicians and nurses in patience care excellence.
• Assisted patients with basic care needs.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Equipped patients with assistance required for basic care.
• Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff and patients.
• Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
• Assisted with patients, supported physical and emotional needs across multiple sites and locations.
• Assisted with glucose checks
• Prepare patient for surgery
• Charting on a daily basis