Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, conduct assessments, groups, counseling as needed. Coordinate patient care with the on-site multidisciplinary team. Provide crisis and de-escalatation techniques. Establish treatment plans at the individual patient level as appropriate per competency level.

Currently the Certified Substance Abuse Counselor for Horizon Behavioral Health's OBAT Office Based Addiction Treatment program. Work in collaboration with a Interdisciplinary Team approach to best meet the client's overall Recovery Plan Goals. Develop ISP, complete & track GPRAs, maintain EHR, maintain knowledge of a variety of treatment modalities, IPOC reviews.

Case Manager- MH/SA promotes and supports individuals who have and/or at risk of developing or have mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Services include assessing, monitoring, linking to services, supportive level counseling, education, and advocacy. Case Management services may also be provided to a small number of priority population women with substance abuse disorders as needed. Assisted with Case Management for Detox Unit from April 2017 to December 2017.Started assisting… Show more Case Manager- MH/SA promotes and supports individuals who have and/or at risk of developing or have mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Services include assessing, monitoring, linking to services, supportive level counseling, education, and advocacy. Case Management services may also be provided to a small number of priority population women with substance abuse disorders as needed. Assisted with Case Management for Detox Unit from April 2017 to December 2017.Started assisting with OBOT program nurse and Case Management November 2017 to present. Facilitator of the SFAMI (Supporting Families of Adult Mentally ILL) support group www.sfami.netFacilitator of Artful Thursdays a art mindfulness group Trainer for REVIVE Show less

Psychiatric NurseThe PACT Model is a Community-Based Treatment for persons with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness. Provided Case Management, Conduct comprehensive assesment of psychiatric history, Consult with community agencies, Provide on-call crisis intervention services, provide medicaiton management and supervise Med trained staff, provide a range of treatment, rehabiliation, and support services. Maintain client records, develop ISP, and maintain Quarterly reviews. Facilitate… Show more Psychiatric NurseThe PACT Model is a Community-Based Treatment for persons with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness. Provided Case Management, Conduct comprehensive assesment of psychiatric history, Consult with community agencies, Provide on-call crisis intervention services, provide medicaiton management and supervise Med trained staff, provide a range of treatment, rehabiliation, and support services. Maintain client records, develop ISP, and maintain Quarterly reviews. Facilitate family support group SFAMI (Supporting Families of Adult Mentally ILL). QMHP-A Show less

Duties of the President shall include: 1. VACPN member in good standing.2. Call and preside over statewide committee meetings.a. Will maintain agenda. Adding new ideas as they arise in the membership and mail out notices of meeting to each member with this agenda. Maintain overall knowledge of VACPN and its history.b. Will preside over meetings and act as mediator as issues are discussed, following Robert’s Rules of Order.c.… Show more Duties of the President shall include: 1. VACPN member in good standing.2. Call and preside over statewide committee meetings.a. Will maintain agenda. Adding new ideas as they arise in the membership and mail out notices of meeting to each member with this agenda. Maintain overall knowledge of VACPN and its history.b. Will preside over meetings and act as mediator as issues are discussed, following Robert’s Rules of Order.c. Will call each committee member if they miss meetings consistently, to encourage their enthusiasm, and offer to help as needed. Will consistently contact members to consult and pass information on to ensure that everyone is informed and knowledgeable.d. Will initiate new and innovative ideas to promote growth in the organization within the scope of its purpose and functions.3. Facilitate statewide business meetings.a. Will maintain agenda and schedule meetings for each Spring Retreat and Fall Conference.b. Will preside over meetings and act as mediator following Robert’s Rules of Order.c. Will review the past six months’ activities.4. Monitor and oversee statewide activities.a. Will provide overall organization and guidance for all VACPN activities.b. Will consult with Vice-President over new issues and present them at appropriate meetings.5. Represent the association to the mental health system at large. Will attend other conferences, meetings, and groups to promote and educate others about VACPN as each opportunity arises.6. Is responsible for overall scheduling and will preside over all scheduled Executive Committee meetings, all statewide business meetings, each yearly retreat, each conference, each special committee as assigned, or coordinate with the Vice-President to hold this meeting in her/his absence. Show less

Co-Founder and President of BlackWater Art Society. Collaborated with fellow artists to develop and business plan, mission statement and purpose for BlackWater Art Society. Developed a website, and social media pages for BWAS and maintain them currently. Maintain a membership list, assist in reaching out to new and up and coming artists to build membership. Assisted in branding the company and approve all social media and marketing for BWAS. Established a blog for BWAS and published… Show more Co-Founder and President of BlackWater Art Society. Collaborated with fellow artists to develop and business plan, mission statement and purpose for BlackWater Art Society. Developed a website, and social media pages for BWAS and maintain them currently. Maintain a membership list, assist in reaching out to new and up and coming artists to build membership. Assisted in branding the company and approve all social media and marketing for BWAS. Established a blog for BWAS and published current events and member accomplishments. Hold and conduct monthly meetings and organize all event functions. Act as lead and direct contact for all BWAS projects and concerns. Assisted in organizing 3 different mural projects for Lynchburg Daily Bread done by BWAS, secured all materials and maintained a time line for projected work to be completed. Currently organizing a 4th mural project for Lynchburg Daily Bread. For more details about BlackWater Art Society visit us on FB or on the web at: www.blackwaterartsociety.org Show less

Maintain all social media and update website. Serve as an Executive Officer and assist VACPN Secretary.Duties of the Social Media Specialist include: 1. VACPN membership in good standing.2. Assist with maintaining the official VACPN website. www.vacpn.net3. Assist with external communication, event planning, promotional publications.4. Create necessary brochures in coordination with VACPN Secretary and copy for awareness, education, and marketing… Show more Maintain all social media and update website. Serve as an Executive Officer and assist VACPN Secretary.Duties of the Social Media Specialist include: 1. VACPN membership in good standing.2. Assist with maintaining the official VACPN website. www.vacpn.net3. Assist with external communication, event planning, promotional publications.4. Create necessary brochures in coordination with VACPN Secretary and copy for awareness, education, and marketing purposes.5. Increase brand value and loyalty through social and other forms of media.6. Facilitate and monitor on-line registration and PayPal for events.7. Be available as a point of contact for any questions or concerns regarding VACPN and facilitate in re-directing consumers to appropriate sources to best meet their needs in coordinating with the VACPN President.8. Assist in conducting on-line surveys and reporting feedback to the Executive Committee.9. Assist with all print and digital media as well as maintaining all social media pages, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, ect…10. Attends all scheduled Business Meetings, Executive Committee Meetings, Spring Conference, each Fall Conference, and each special committee meeting assigned. If unable to attend, will send a representative (VACPN Member) with needed information. 11. Assumes responsibilities for all duties of the Secretary in their absence or resignation. Show less

Maintain minutes of Executive meetings. Keep updated member list. Maintain and update website with upcoming events and needed information. Assist President and Vice President as needed.Duties of the Secretary shall include: 1. VACPN membership in good standing.2. Take minutes at all VACPN meetings and at all VACPN Executive Committee meetings.3. Distributes copies of the minutes to all members of the Executive Committee and maintains a file of all… Show more Maintain minutes of Executive meetings. Keep updated member list. Maintain and update website with upcoming events and needed information. Assist President and Vice President as needed.Duties of the Secretary shall include: 1. VACPN membership in good standing.2. Take minutes at all VACPN meetings and at all VACPN Executive Committee meetings.3. Distributes copies of the minutes to all members of the Executive Committee and maintains a file of all meeting minutes.4. Completes correspondence and other mailings as the need arises.5. Works with the Social Media Specialist to promote VACPN events.6. Attends all scheduled business meetings, Executive Committee meetings, each Spring Retreat, each Fall Conference, and each special committee meeting as assigned. If unable to attend, will send a representative (VACPN member) with the agenda, minutes, etc...7. Completes and submits to Executive Committee any assigned VACPN reports.8. Prepares the agenda in conjunction with the VACPN President for each meeting.9. Assumes responsibilities for all duties of the Treasurer in their absence or in case of their resignation. Show less

LPN ( ALU Supervisor, Charge Nurse, Med Nurse, Residential Clinic Nurse)Maintain resident and employee records. Monitor medication management, conduct monthly in-services for staff, and maintain assessments of ADL's, link to local resources. Coordinate with medical and psychiatric doctors . October 19994- October 2000Team LeaderMarch 2006 - January 2007

Medication Management (certification Program for state of Va) since 2002Duties include: Managing monthly medical budget needs for residents, assist in maintaining Medicaid benefits for residents, coordinating with medical and psychiatric doctors, linking to local resources, participating in developing ISP, maintain employee health records, conduct sex education groups, anger management groups, facilitate teaching of Medication Administration course and keeping up with current Medicaid… Show more Medication Management (certification Program for state of Va) since 2002Duties include: Managing monthly medical budget needs for residents, assist in maintaining Medicaid benefits for residents, coordinating with medical and psychiatric doctors, linking to local resources, participating in developing ISP, maintain employee health records, conduct sex education groups, anger management groups, facilitate teaching of Medication Administration course and keeping up with current Medicaid guidelines Show less

Teaching ExperienceHematology & Serology Med 263Clinical Medical Assisting Med 202Med Terminology Med 100Medical Office Finance Med 285Urinalysis & Microbiology Med 265Preparatory Keyboarding Pre 080Terminology of Body Support Med 104Human Relations Psy 150Fundamentals of Healthcare med 104Ancillary Healthcare Systems HIT 204Intro. Medical Ins. Billing Practice Med 240Clinical Classifications Systems II HIT 202Systems of Transport &… Show more Teaching ExperienceHematology & Serology Med 263Clinical Medical Assisting Med 202Med Terminology Med 100Medical Office Finance Med 285Urinalysis & Microbiology Med 265Preparatory Keyboarding Pre 080Terminology of Body Support Med 104Human Relations Psy 150Fundamentals of Healthcare med 104Ancillary Healthcare Systems HIT 204Intro. Medical Ins. Billing Practice Med 240Clinical Classifications Systems II HIT 202Systems of Transport & Support Med 261 Invasive Clinical Procedures Med 273Body Control Systems Med 262 Show less

EH&S CoordinatorPhysician Substitute performed physical exams on all donors, performed HIV, Hep. C counseling for donors, maintained employee health records, maintained and supervisied staff.

Teledyne Economic – Development Co.Department of LaborOld Dominion Job Corps. CenterLPN- PreNatal Coordinator, Triage Nurse, STD Counseling, Wt. Loss Counseling,Medical History Interviews, MD Scheduling, Assisted LNP wit Pelvic exams