OANA GIREADA
Sterling,United States
Summary
Resident in Counseling with over 2 years of experience providing individual and group therapy to children, teens and adults. Proven track record of engaging clients in the therapeutic relationship, helping them improve their mental health and well-being through evidence-based interventions. Experience includes 8 years as a Registered Nurse, providing medical care and excellent customer service. Seeking a therapist position in order to empower clients towards self discovery and change initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Room Nurse
Inova Springfield Surgery Center
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Organized flow of patients and safety in pre-op and post operative areas.
- Provided medical care, breathing and imagery techniques during panic attacks and needle insertion from children to adults.
- Effectively taught discharge instructions and provided necessary materials for home.
Intern Clinician
Youth for Tomorrow-UIM Program
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Utilized Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychoeducation, to assist refugee youth (ages 5-17) in managing emotions, using coping skills and improving interpersonal communication.
- Weekly individual sessions with 7-9 clients and 2-3 groups, covered Human Trafficking and Discharge planning with adolescents and family members.
- Coordinated care with social workers and primary clinicians, documented interventions and session notes promptly.
- Responded to crisis situations, used conflict management and listening skills to improve client's outlook and mental state.
ACCESS Ministry Volunteer-Respite Nights
McLean Bible Church
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Monthly event. Monitored children with disabilities (K-12), while doing fun activities, ensured safety, communicated effectively and diffused situations as appropriate to developmental level.
- Collaborated in a team environment to provide discipline and time outs, ensured order and activities running smoothly.
Intern Clinician
Rock Recovery
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Utilized CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in individual therapy and support groups for clients with eating disorders, increased client insight, awareness and encouraged steps towards health and recovery
- Prepared session materials, co-facilitated online and in person psychoeducational groups
- Documented session notes in TheraNest
- Weekly supervision with primary clinician to discuss treatment plans and therapeutic interventions
- Screened incoming clients for eating disorders, advised on appropriate level of care for each individual case
- Scheduled consultations, handled e-mail communication, and billing.
English Teacher
Overseas Chinese Mission
07.2011 - 08.2011
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
Education
Master of Arts in Counseling -
Dallas Theological Seminary
05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Hunter Bellevue School of Nursing
New York City, New York05.2015
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Student rapport
- Creative lesson plan development
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Classroom Management
- Conflict Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse License, #0001295977 (Virginia); #706408 (New York)
- BLS, ACLS and PALS Certified with AHA.
Continuing Education
- CBT SKILLS 03/01/24
- Handle with Care 02/01/24
- SOAR: Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services 11/01/23
- SOAR: Working with Foreign Nationals who experienced Human Trafficking 11/01/23
- SOAR: Working with Individuals with substance Use and Co-Occurring Dx., 11/01/23
- SOAR Training: Trauma Informed Care 11/01/23
- Mental Health First Aid 06/01/23
- Preventing Suicide in Teens, The Role of Paraprofessionals 04/01/23
- Health at Every Size Training; Intuitive Eating Training; ACT training, CBT-E, 05/01/22
Timeline
Intern Clinician
Youth for Tomorrow-UIM Program
04.2023 - 04.2024
Intern Clinician
Rock Recovery
05.2022 - 08.2022
ACCESS Ministry Volunteer-Respite Nights
McLean Bible Church
06.2021 - 03.2023
Recovery Room Nurse
Inova Springfield Surgery Center
08.2020 - 08.2024
English Teacher
Overseas Chinese Mission
07.2011 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Hunter Bellevue School of Nursing
- Registered Professional Nurse License, #0001295977 (Virginia); #706408 (New York)
- BLS, ACLS and PALS Certified with AHA.
Master of Arts in Counseling -
Dallas Theological Seminary
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