Registered Nurse Management
Resume:
Bruce W. Pressley
*** **. **. **** ***** Bluff Ala. United States
**********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ROME TOOL & DIE 1983 - 1993
Rome Georgia United States
Press Operator, Die Setter, Shift Supervisor, Training Specialist
Responsibilities include but not limited to: Started out with company at ground level and worked my way up into
supervisory positions. Responsible for a weekend shift that included a crew of 20+ employees. Trained new employees
on how to use equipment safely and productively. Created daily schedules to accommodate production needs. Monitor
production output.
ROCK RUN BAPTIST CHURCH 1990 - 1992
Rock Run Alabama United States
Pastor
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Counsel individuals and groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, and personal needs.
Conduct special ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, and confirmations.
Perform administrative duties such as overseeing building management, ordering supplies, contracting for services and
repairs, and supervising the work of staff members and volunteers.
Visit people in homes, hospitals, and prisons to provide them with comfort and support.
Prepare and deliver sermons and other talks.
Train leaders of church, community, and youth groups.
Organize and lead regular religious services.
Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching.
Administer religious rites or ordinances.
Devise ways in which congregation membership can be expanded.
Pray and promote spirituality.
FLOYD CO. DFCS 1993 - 2003
Rome Georgia United States
Foster Parent
Responsibilities include but not limited to: Complete care and safety of children ages birth through 17 years old.
Transport to Dr’s appointments, counseling, court hearings and other appointments. Administer medications.
Documentation of all activities performed with foster child. Record and submit daily, weekly, and monthly
documentation to supervisor. Continue education as required by company.
IN FOCUS BAPTIST CHURCH 1995 - 1999
Rome, Georgia United States
Associate Pastor
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Visit people in homes, hospitals, and prisons to provide them with comfort and support.
Perform administrative duties such as overseeing building management, ordering supplies, contracting for services and
repairs, and supervising the work of staff members and volunteers.
Pray and promote spirituality.
Prepare and deliver sermons and other talks.
Organize and lead regular religious services.
Counsel individuals and groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, and personal needs.
BROKEN CHAINS MINISTRIES 1996 - 2000
Rome Georgia United States
President, Founder
Responsibilities include but not limited to: Providing a safe and positive place for at risk youth to hang out. Build
relationships with these youth in order to minister to them effectively. Direct a team of helpers to effectively impact
these youth. General administrative duties.
GEORGIA STEPPING STONES 2003 - 2005
Cartersville Georgia United States
Therapeutic Foster parent
Responsibilities include but not limited to: Complete care and safety of children ages birth through 17 years old.
Transport to Dr’s appointments, counseling, court hearings and other appointments. Administer medications.
Documentation of all activities performed with foster child. Record and submit daily, weekly, and monthly
documentation to supervisor. Continue education as required by company.
SELF EMPLOYED 2001 - 2008
Rome Georgia United States
Handyman
Responsibilities include but not limited to: General carpentry. Sheet-rock repair and instalation. Interior and exterior
painting. Basic plumbing repair. Electrical repair and instalation.
HIGHLAND RIVERS 2008 - 2010
Rome Georgia United States
Health Care Technician - Crisis Stabilization Program, Youth and Adolescence
Responsibilities include but not limited to: Assists the counselors or therapeutic team by giving clinical support
services to clients or patients who are suffering from substance abuse or mental irregularities and are housed in
residential facilities, inpatient departments, or community-based programs. Functions as a dynamic part of the
management team who offers continuous client care, interaction and role modeling for individuals of every age that
have problems regarding their mental health or have substance abuse issues, document relevant information regarding
the patient’s activities, participate in crisis intervention situations, offer educational group therapy sessions with the
supervision of a head counselor or registered nurse.
Provide basic nursing care to patients in the unit which includes the technical monitoring and physical care, ensures
the safety of the client and is the one who makes the rounds and monitors the patient’s meals.
New Freedom Church 2011- 2012
Rome Georgia United States
Associate Pastor
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Visit people in homes, hospitals, and prisons to provide them with comfort and support.
Perform administrative duties such as overseeing building management, ordering supplies, contracting for services and
repairs, and supervising the work of staff members and volunteers.
Pray and promote spirituality.
Prepare and deliver sermons and other talks.
Organize and lead regular religious services.
Counsel individuals and groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, and personal needs.
Real Recovery Leader 2011-2012
Real recovery is a faith based recovery ministry, reaching out to those who struggle with addictions of all kinds. We
use 12 Steps of recovery among other things as tool to help in the process of recovery. We utilize large group and small
group settings to provide various aspects of recovery.
Family Intervention Specialists June 2012-Current
Calhoun, Georgia United States
Clinician, Para Professional, Addiction Councilor Trainee
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional
health. Help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; anger management, stress
management; and self-esteem.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
• Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to
develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
• Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
• Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting
to life, or making changes.
• Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic
records, and progress notes.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
• Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of client information.
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
• Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
• Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
• Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs on clients' progress in resolving identified problems and
moving towards defined objectives.
• Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.
• Meet with families, probation officers, police, or other interested parties to exchange necessary information
during the treatment process.
• Plan, organize, or lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation, or social activities for
clients.
• Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.
• Monitor clients' use of medications.
• Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and
seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
• Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with
therapy.
EDUCATION
COVINGTON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Rossville Georgia United States
Completed coursework towards Associate degree/Sacred Literature, January 1992
COOSA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Rome Georgia United States
General Education Diploma, January 1983
Additional Information
First Aid CPR AED American Heart Association valid until 08-2014
I Drive Safely Traffic Safety Course completed 08-07-2012
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