Theresa Harwood
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Skilled Certified Peer Counselor and Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Bay Area Hospital, adept in grief support and motivational interviewing. Excelled in empowering clients through effective communication and ensuring patient dignity. Demonstrated success in fostering comprehensive care and promoting patient wellbeing, leveraging self-awareness and relapse prevention skills.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Peer Counselor
Xchange Recovery
- Empowered clients by teaching them effective communication skills for expressing their thoughts and feelings.
- Facilitated transitions between levels of care by working closely with each client''s treatment team members.
- Served as a liaison between clients and healthcare providers, promoting continuity of care across different settings, which included transportation to appointments, grocery shopping and family visits.
- Collaborated with our BHA health professionals and housing to provide comprehensive care and treatment plans for clients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bay Area Hospital
01.2006 - 09.2021
- Worked in an Acute Psychiatric Unit with patients that were there involuntarily. Worked in a Trauma Informed setting. Assisted with their grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Associates General In - General Studies
Southwestern Community College
Coos Bay, OR06.2015
Skills
- Grief support-I have taught these classes for two years at Living Hope Church
- Self-awareness
- Relapse prevention
- Motivational interviewing
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bay Area Hospital
01.2006 - 09.2021
Certified Peer Counselor
Xchange Recovery
Associates General In - General Studies
Southwestern Community College
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