Medical Mental Health

Lisa Kohley

Oxnard, CA *****

****.******@*****.*** - 805-***-****

Dedicated graduate from vocational nursing school with experience in psychiatric/mental health facilities, surgical hospitals,

clinics, skilled nursing facilities, sub-acute hospitals and a pediatric sub-acute hospital. Developed strong assessment,

medication administration and treatment skills through a recent internship. Knowledge of all areas of patient care,

medication administration, patient assessment and treatments. Reliable, ethical health care provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crisis, and to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other

medical professionals.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Medication Technician

Ventura Recovery Center - Thousand Oaks, CA - December 2015 to Present Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

*Monitor vital signs and administer physical assessments

*Dispensing of medication to clients

*Communicating with our Doctor and following Doctor's orders

*Detox rounds and drug testing on clients

*Electronic charting, admissions and discharges.

Student Nurse

Clinical Rotations - Westlake Village, CA - June 2013 to Present Maintained patient charts and confidential files

Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.

Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies. Tested glucose and administered injections.

I trained at the following facilities:

Motion Picture Trust Fund - care of acute and convalescent patients Totally Kids Sub-Acute Hospital- care of pediatric and many ventilator dependent children Ventura Convalescent Hospital - care of geriatric patients Pacific Shores Hospital- Eating disorders and addictions California Spine Institute - outpatient surgery

People Creating Success - developmentally disabled behavioral program Clinicas of Santa Paula - Outpatient clinic

Westlake Sub-acute Hospital- geriatric sub-acute patients Simi Valley Free Clinic

Moorpark Hospice Home

Program Manager

People Creating Success Inc - Ventura, CA - July 2009 to December 2015 Managed all clinical and administrative aspects of the agency's mental health services. Kept up-to-date, thorough and accurate case files. Led monthly program management meetings.

Explained program offerings and requirements to clients and answered related questions. Addressed program and policy issues, developed best practices and improved service delivery.

Managed a caseload of 40 clients at any given time. Explained available housing, domestic violence, employment, education and substance abuse treatment resources to clients.

Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish agency objectives. Evaluated team member performance and offered constructive feedback. Mentored less experienced case managers

Conducted quarterly and annual reviews of direct reports. EDUCATION

LVN

Professional Medical Career Institute - Westlake Village, CA 2013 to 2014

CERTIFICATIONS

CPR

April 2016 to April 2017

First Aid CPR AED

January 2016 to January 2017

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