Compassionate Peer Recovery Specialist with a strong focus on person-centered support and client advocacy. Skilled in building trusting relationships and coordinating care for individuals navigating recovery.
Work History
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist-F
3 Years 4 Months
Eosis Recovery-Bridge | 06.2023 - Current
Provide person-centered-peer recovery support to individuals with behavioral health and recovery related needs.
Advocate for clients by helping them identify personal strengths, needs, goals, and available support.
Assist individuals in identifying and accessing community resources and recovery services based on their individuals needs.
Support clients with aftercare planning and recovery to provide coordination to provide continuity of care and successful transitions.
Utilize effective de-escalation techniques to support individuals experiencing challenging situations while maintaining safety, dignity, and respect.
Build trusting and supportive relationships while maintaining boundaries and confidentiality.
Encourage individuals to participate actively in their recovery and make informed decisions regarding their goals and support needs.
Collaborate with treatment, clinical, and support staff to promote continuity of care.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions, services, progress, and referrals.
Promote a recovery-oriented environment focused on hope, empowerment, self-advocacy, and individual choice.
Front Desk Technician
9 Months
Eosis Recovery-Bridge | 09.2022 - 06.2023
Served as a professional and welcoming first point of contact for clients, visitors, and staff.
Maintain a calm, respectful and supportive environment for individuals receiving behavioral health services.
Assisted clients with questions, needs, communication and, connection to appropriate staff and services.
Supported daily administrative operations, scheduling, communication, and documentation.
Maintain confidentiality when handling client information and interactions.
Recognized and appropriately communicated client concerns or needs to members of the care team.
Collaborateed with staff to support safe efficient and client-centered daily operations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
9 Years 5 Months
Country Manor | 08.2013 - 01.2023
Delivered compassionate, individualized support to residents, enhancing dignity, independence, comfort, and safety.
Assisted residents with activities of daily living, including personal care, toileting, feeding, grooming, dressing, and mobility.
Monitored residents for changes in physical condition, behavioral and overall well-being and communicated concerns to licensed nursing staff.
Responded promptly to resident requests and call lights while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality of care.
Performed safe resident transfers using EZ-Stand and mechanical lift equipment.
Accurately documented care provided, observations, and changes in resident condition.
Collaborated with nursing staff and other members of the care team to provide individuated resident support.
Assisted with blood pressure glucose monitoring and reported results appropriately.
Supported medication-related procedures as directed by nursing staff and facility protocols.
Maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and respectful environment for residents.
Behavior Health Support
4 Years 7 Months
Eosis Recovery | 11.2008 - 06.2013
Maintained organized team calendaronitored client safety through routine checks and ongoing observation.
Documented client observations and completed and completed required reports accurately and timely.
Communicated client concerns, behavioral changes and safety issues to licensed nursing and clinical staff.
Supported medication-related procedures as directed by nursing staff and established protocols.
Completed documentation and maintained accurate client records.
Provided respectful and supportive care to individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges.
Maintain a structured, safe,and supportive environment for clients.
Worked collaboratively with nursing and behavioral health professionals to support clients' needs.
Education
High School Diploma
Carver | Chicago, IL
GED - Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Minnesota Certification Broad | Saint Paul, MN | 06-2023
Medical Administrative Assistance - Medical Administrative Assistance
Everest Institute | Eagan, MN | 01-2009
Skills
Behavioral health support
Crisis management
De-escalation techniques
Motivational interviewing
Electronic documentation
Languages
English
Timeline
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist-F
Eosis Recovery-Bridge
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
Front Desk Technician
Eosis Recovery-Bridge
09.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country Manor
08.2013 - 01.2023Read More
Behavior Health Support
Eosis Recovery
11.2008 - 06.2013Read More
Carver
High School Diploma
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Minnesota Certification Broad
GED from Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
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Everest Institute
Medical Administrative Assistance from Medical Administrative Assistance