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Education
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Vernon Bryant

Washington,DC

Summary

Seeking a position as a Peer Support Specialist to utilize skills to support individuals in their recovery journeys. Looking to grow personal and professional skills in a supportive and quality work environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Discharge Coordinator

One Health
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Identified and referred patients to social work department for additional coverage and services.
  • Coordinated transfer of out-of-area patients into in-network facilities.
  • Arranged placement of patients in facilities appropriate for level of care requirements.
  • Worked collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical team members to solve complex discharge issues.

Patient Care Assistant

Meridian HealthCare
03.2023 - 04.2024

Provide direct support to individuals in addiction recovery programs. Deliver group education, coaching, mentoring, advocacy and outreach services. Work as part of a team in support of a client's treatment plan.

  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Patient Care Assistant

Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic
11.2020 - 03.2023

Provide direct support to individuals in addiction recovery programs. Deliver group education, coaching, mentoring, advocacy and outreach services. Work as part of a team in support of a client's treatment plan.

  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Education

Peer Support Specialist

Addiction Counselor CE
Youngstown, OH
06-2024

Peer Support Specialist Certificate

Flying High
Youngstown, OH
03-2022

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
06-2017

High School Diploma -

Lincoln West
Cleveland, OH
06-1983

Skills

  • Discharge planning
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Care coordination
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer service

Timeline

Discharge Coordinator

One Health
04.2024 - 05.2024

Patient Care Assistant

Meridian HealthCare
03.2023 - 04.2024

Patient Care Assistant

Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic
11.2020 - 03.2023

Peer Support Specialist

Addiction Counselor CE

Peer Support Specialist Certificate

Flying High

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Colorado Technical University

High School Diploma -

Lincoln West
Vernon Bryant