Luther Ward
New Castle, DE *****
********@*****.***
Objective:
Seeking a position as a Healthcare Professional with Care Solutions where I may be able to assist patients in leading a dignified life by helping them with basic needs, structure and guidance.
Education:
Newark High School
Graduation date: June 2, 2008
EXPERIENCE:
MAY 2017- APRIL 2018
Coastal Behavioral Healthcare
Schedule appointments, verify insurance and data entry of patient information
Responsible for updating clients state forms which includes: Treatment plans, MHO’s, FARS & CFARS
Responsible for retrieving and recording patients vitals signs
JUNE 2016 - AUGUST 2016
Centerstone - Access Tech
Responsible for completing patient registration accurately
Schedule appointments, verifying insurance and data entry of patient information
Receiving and screening incoming calls and providing appropriate assistance and resource information
APRIL 2016 - APRIL 2018
Palms Shores Behavioral Health Center, Bradenton, FL - Mental Health Assistant
Monitor and assist children and teenagers with psychiatric and behavior disorders
Encourage patients to participate in goals group
Ensure safety amongst patients by staying alert of all behaviors
MARCH 2015 - MARCH 2016
Crescent Pines Hospital, Stockbridge, GA - Mental Health Assistant
Conduct and facilitate open discussions and community goal groups that involves patients
Provide direct care for to adult, adolescent and child patients with psychiatric disorders as well as substance abuse
Assist in patient admission process such as obtaining vital signs, specimens and orienting patients to the unit and program
AUGUST 2014 - FEBRUARY 2015
Windmoor Healthcare of Clearwater, Clearwater, FL - Behavioral Health Associate
Provides direct care to adult patients with psychiatric disorders, as well as, substance abuse and depression
Conduct and facilitate open discussions and community goal groups that involves patients
Understand and implement individual treatment plans, record patient behavior and provide a safe, supportive environment for the patients
August 2010- August 2014
Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center, Bradenton, FL - Mental Health Technician
Monitor and assist patients by staying alert of all behaviors
Encourage participation, communicate effectively with mentally ill and emotionally disturbed patients
Assist in therapeutic activities, ensure that patients take their medications and document progress in patient treatment plans
Awards
Employee of the month (June 2011, Palms Shores Behavioral Health Center)
CPR and First Aid certified
Patient satisfaction
Best attendance (November 2016, Palms Shores Behavioral Health Center)