Dedicated professional with over 7 years of experience in holistic client care, delivering personalized counseling strategies and advocating for client needs. Collaborates with medical professionals to ensure comprehensive support while fostering a safe environment. Organized and adaptable, capable of working independently and contributing effectively to team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Christian Counselor
His High Places
West Jefferson, North Carolina
01.2018 - Current
Provided individual counseling sessions to clients navigating personal and spiritual challenges.
Guided clients in applying faith principles to navigate personal challenges.
Created personalized counseling plans to integrate clients' faith with life goals.
Christian Counselor
At the Heart of the Matter Counseling
Morganton, North Carolina
04.2022 - 11.2025
Facilitated individual counseling sessions that guided clients through personal and spiritual challenges.
Developed tailored counseling plans aligning with clients' faith and life goals.
Engaged in continuous training to improve counseling techniques and methodologies.
Supported clients in crisis situations with empathy and effective communication skills.
Assisted clients in developing positive coping skills to manage daily life stressors.
Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure clients receive comprehensive care.
Advocated for clients' rights in the community and assisted with referrals to other services.
Provided spiritual direction and counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Created a safe environment where clients can share their struggles without judgment.
Surgical Technologist
Horizon Surgical Specialists
Lenoir, North Carolina
03.2016 - 11.2024
Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools and supplies.
Maintained sterile field throughout surgical procedures to ensure patient safety.
Collaborated with medical staff to optimize workflow and communication during surgeries.
Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies and ordered items to maintain stock availability.
Positioned patients on operating table and ensured coverage with sterile drapes for infection control.
Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
Reviewed patient charts for allergies and medical conditions to support safe surgical practices.
Surgical Technologist
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
Lenoir, North Carolina
01.2007 - 06.2016
Upheld sterile field standards during surgical procedures to protect patient safety and minimize infection risk.
Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools and supplies.
Collaborated with medical staff to optimize workflow and communication during surgeries.
Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organized instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
Executed thorough cleaning and disinfection of operating rooms post-surgery to ensure compliance with hygiene protocols.
Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
Educated new staff on surgical processes and best practices for efficiency.
Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at the end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
Recorded patient data and surgical details accurately for documentation purposes.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
Coordinated services and equipment with vendors and service providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology: Christian Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-requisites For Associates in Nursing
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC
01-2011
Certified Nurse Aide II - Nursing Aide
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC
01-2007
Certified Nurse Aide I - Certified Nurse Aide I
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC
03-2006
High School Diploma -
Mt. Herman Christian Academy
Lenoir, NC
05-1997
Skills
Client advocacy
Crisis intervention
Spiritual assessment
Counseling techniques
Holistic care
Resource referral
Conflict resolution
Team collaboration
Record management
Filing and recordkeeping
Appointment scheduling
Microsoft office
Analytical skills
Interpersonal communication
Email and phone etiquette
Professional demeanor
Goal setting
Certification
Board Certified Christian Counselor
Timeline
Christian Counselor
At the Heart of the Matter Counseling
04.2022 - 11.2025
Christian Counselor
His High Places
01.2018 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Horizon Surgical Specialists
03.2016 - 11.2024
Surgical Technologist
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology: Christian Counseling
Liberty University
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-requisites For Associates in Nursing
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Certified Nurse Aide II - Nursing Aide
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Certified Nurse Aide I - Certified Nurse Aide I
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute