Demonstrated knowledge of standard psychological assessment instruments of personality and intellectual functions. Passionate and reliable Psychologist develops customized treatment plans to meet unique client needs. Provides evidence-based care with careful examination of relevant characteristics. Empathetic communicator helps clients understand treatment purposes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QMHP
Commonwealth Counseling
09.2022 - 03.2023
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Clinician
Kempsville Behavioral Health Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Provided telephonic and face-to-face mental health triage, assessment, and crisis intervention on-site developed and maintained productive and interaction 1:1 relationships with referring agencies, parents, and/or legal guardians
Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
Provided patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.
Evaluated patient concerns, histories, appearance and responses to form picture of current health state.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.
Instructed and advised patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical conditions.
Ready to leverage advanced knowledge gained through master degree of psychology with concentration in forensic psychology to assist patients in challenging settings and crisis management. Track record of providing excellent nursing care services to patients by counseling, educating on medications and treatments, and providing social and behavioral support to patients with diverse diagnosis. Articulate and elite communicator; establishing strong collaborative relations with physicians for clinical decision-making, case management, assessment and evaluations. Excel at maintaining documentation, records, and paperwork with high attention to detail.
Timeline
QMHP
Commonwealth Counseling
09.2022 - 03.2023
Clinician
Kempsville Behavioral Health Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Staff Nurse
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
04.2011 - 01.2022
Staff Nurse
Pathways Center
12.2010 - 05.2011
Trauma Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
04.2004 - 01.2011
Doctor of Philosophy in Forensics Psychology (ongoing) -
Walden University
Master of Science in Psychology concentration in Forensics Psychology (2021) -
Director of Psychiatric Services at Resilience Counseling & Social Skills CenterDirector of Psychiatric Services at Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center