Uche Abarah
Randolph,MA
Summary
A highly-motivated, results-driven individual with experience interacting with and supporting clients. Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Cambridge Health Alliance-Cambridge
Boston, MA
08.2022 - Current
- As a member of the multidisciplinary team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, I am responsible for the safe and structured service, as well as attending to the individual needs of patients in crisis, in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Milieu safety checks, assigned groups, 1:1 interaction with patients as needed, and de-escalation of aggressive patients.
- Monitored client safety by assessing risk factors associated with suicide or self-harm behaviors.
- Duties and responsibilities included ADLs, implementing behavioral programs, conducting therapeutic groups, crisis intervention/prevention, collecting urine samples for the lab, documenting progress notes, actively involving patients in their treatment plans, serving meals to patients, and providing staff escorts for patients on outpatient appointments.
Database Administrator
The Tech-edge Group
Atlanta, GA
07.2020 - Current
- Experience in Information Technology, ideally within database administration.
- Installed and configured new SQL Server instances on SQL Server.
- Prepared SQL Server documentation and data dictionary.
- Experience in Information Technology, ideally within database administration.
- Installation and maintenance of database software and patches.
- Tuned slow-running queries using server-side traces and SQL Server Profiler.
- Configuration and testing of initial installations.
- Performed database backup and restore.
- Tuned slow-running queries using server-side traces and SQL Server Profiler.
- Work within a close team construct, and coordinate with various teams in a timely manner and in accordance with defined standards and practices.
- Scan all database instances and recommend security mitigations for vulnerabilities to the DBA team.
- Follow Change Management processes to implement database configuration changes.
- Document and implement security procedures.
Mental Health Counselor
St Elizabeth Medical Center
Brighton, MA
06.2016 - 02.2020
- Monitors and promptly communicates all observations or information relative to the patient's safety, clinical status, or treatment to the Patient Care Director or his/her Registered Nurse designee, and documents information as needed in Progress Notes. Accurately obtains and records admission vital signs, height, and weight, and documents these on the Nursing Assessment Form.
- Educated staff members on the importance of providing culturally competent services to diverse populations.
- Orients patients to the physical layout of the unit, milieu staff, unit rules, schedules and Patient’s rights, and documents this on the Nursing Assessment form, Performs and documents patient safety checks at scheduled intervals per assignment, Performs 1:1 observation for high risk patients as assigned, Assists in a team approach to provide physical control of patients in a crisis situation, Including assisting with implementation of restraints and/or seclusion, Utilizes principles of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) in managing high risk situations.
Relationship Manager
Ecobank Nig Ltd
F.C.T, Abuja
08.2005 - 07.2014
- Developed relationships with customers, identifying business needs, supporting industry trends, and encouraging additional, helpful banking services to increase positive impressions and profitable accounts. Incorporated private banking services, checking accounts, savings accounts, deposits, investment savings products, credit and debit cards, consumer loans, and mortgages.
- Identified and segmented the target market for retail creation, and planned strategies for driving sales, which included pitching bank products and making sales calls to existing and potential customers.
- Developed new, profitable business relationships by working with colleagues to cross-sell bank services and to network with professionals in the community for the purpose of bringing new business clients to the bank.
- Processed client deposits as part of account review visits, and ensured quality and accurate completion of banking transactions (deposit/liability mobilization).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria09-2003
Skills
- Mental health evaluations
- Strong knowledge of MS Office products, and highly proficient in SQL and stored procedures
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Ability to apply detailed knowledge of organizational procedures to make independent decisions, and serve as a credible resource for a senior management team
- Clinical documentation mastery
- Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, strong decision-making, problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and testing skills
- Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time, strong knowledge of computer software, such as SQL, Visual Basic, etc
Languages
English
Professional
Igbo
Professional
Yoruba
Professional
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Cambridge Health Alliance-Cambridge
08.2022 - Current
Database Administrator
The Tech-edge Group
07.2020 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
St Elizabeth Medical Center
06.2016 - 02.2020
Relationship Manager
Ecobank Nig Ltd
08.2005 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Lagos
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