Teri Pearson
Glendale,AZ
Summary
I am a growth-minded individual that thrives working in a collaborative environment with multidisciplinary professionals focused on the health, safety, and recovery of the mental health, substance, or dual-diagnosis clients they serve.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Amazing Grace Health LLC
Goodyear, AZ
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Conducted intake interviews with new patients to complete forms, assess vital signs, and obtain treatment history.
- Identified behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognized signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Communicated with associate staff, administration, and psychiatric providers regarding any change in client behavioral status, condition, or needs.
- Supervised resident self-administration of oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, encouraging ways to help improve overall health and achieve treatment plan goals
- Facilitated diagnosis appropriate, evidence-based group sessions.
- Monitored resident demonstration of important life skills, housekeeping, and food preparation.
- Transported and supervised clients at AA meetings, gym, medical appointments, and outings.
- Prepared balanced meals.
- Provided crisis intervention services to patients in need.
- Documented behavioral incidents to keep accurate records.
- Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Responded to emergency situations.
- Planned and executed quarterly disaster and fire drills.
Behavioral Health Paraprofessional/BHT
Samfest Behavioral Health, LLC
Laveen, AZ
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinated with other members of the treatment team to ensure that each client's needs were being met.
- Supported staff by attending clinical meetings and trainings related to behavioral health topics. Completed Intake Assessment & Treatment Plan Development Training.
- Utilized positive reinforcement and other evidence-based practices to encourage desirable behaviors.
- Educated clients on the importance of self-care, stress management techniques, and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Assisted client in self-administration of medications, monitoring side effects as prescribed by medical professionals.
- Supported patients in active mental health crisis or drug and alcohol withdrawal providing interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Yavapai Regional Medical Center East
Prescott, AZ
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Maintained high quality standards of care by adhering to all safety regulations and guidelines set forth by the American Society of Echocardiography.
- Reviewed patient histories prior to exams in order to understand individual needs better.
- Prepared patients for ultrasound exams by explaining procedure, obtaining informed consent and positioning patient correctly.
- Performed detailed echocardiographic and vascular examinations to assess cardiovascular anatomy, function, and disease states.
- Identified and documented abnormal findings of the cardiovascular system on patient's preliminary report.
- Completed cardiovascular stress echos, contrast echos, bubble studies, and assisted the cardiologist during transesophageal echocardiograms.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
Caregiver/Home Care Provider
Ability 360
Prescott Valley, AZ
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
Education
OJT: Cardiac Ultrasound And Physics
Northwest Hospital And Medical Center
Tucson, AZ10-1994
Cardiac Ultrasound
Keith Mauny And Associates
Irving, TX06-1993
High School Diploma -
Horizon High School
Scottsdale, AZ06-1987
Skills
- Admission Intake
- Co-occurring Disorders Knowledge
- Patient Observation
- ADL/Mental Health Support
- Medication Management
- Group Facilitation - Substance and Mental Health Recovery
- Coping Skills Education
- Client Transportation
- Conflict De-escalation
- Incident Reporting
- Team Collaboration
- Multicultural Competence
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Amazing Grace Health LLC
06.2022 - 05.2024
Behavioral Health Paraprofessional/BHT
Samfest Behavioral Health, LLC
09.2021 - 03.2022
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Yavapai Regional Medical Center East
06.2019 - 03.2021
Caregiver/Home Care Provider
Ability 360
01.2018 - 06.2019
OJT: Cardiac Ultrasound And Physics
Northwest Hospital And Medical Center
Cardiac Ultrasound
Keith Mauny And Associates
High School Diploma -
Horizon High School
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