Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Volunteer

TYRA POWELL

Community Health Worker
CHARLOTTE,NC

Summary

Highly dedicated and passionate team player with an outstanding customer service record dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Committed to the utilization of Bachelor's Degree in community counseling services. Adept multitasker able to handle a high volume of simultaneous health care task and concerns with professionalism and accuracy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA

Visitng Angels
01.2020 - Current
  • Answered over 50 patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Addiction Consultant

Drop In Center
04.2017 - 12.2020

Responsible for working with men/women and shelter staff to assist in the development of better treatment outcomes and higher rates of successful housing placement.

  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Development of curriculum for substance abuse group therapy in relation to substance abuse.
  • Provide workshops on Evidenced Based Treatment
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.

Community Health Worker

JWK Enterprises
06.2013 - 09.2017
  • Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
  • Monitored and documented participants' progress toward individualized health goals.
  • Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
  • Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
  • Provided crisis intervention and supportive counseling services to assist clients facing issues and problems.
  • Counseled patients on health-related topics and lifestyle changes for improved well-being.
  • Collaborated with external organizations to coordinate health and social services.
  • Set up community health education and promotion programs to reduce chronic conditions.
  • Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
  • Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Counseling And Leadership

Cincinnati Christian University
Cincinnati, OH
05.2016

Skills

  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Patient Information Collection
  • Admissions Support
  • Individual and Group Therapy
  • Client Assessments
  • Community Integration
  • Service Referral Coordination
  • Providing Community Referrals
  • Addictions and Substance Abuse
  • Crisis Situations
  • Treatment Recommendations

Timeline

PCA

Visitng Angels
01.2020 - Current

Addiction Consultant

Drop In Center
04.2017 - 12.2020

Community Health Worker

JWK Enterprises
06.2013 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Counseling And Leadership

Cincinnati Christian University
TYRA POWELLCommunity Health Worker