Christopher John Garcia

Santa Maria, CA US

805-***-****

ad2jd8@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Army veteran with background in trauma care, specializing in psychological care. Looking for an opportunity to provide patient care and support in a drug and alcohol counseling environment. Addiction

Alcohol

Case Management

Case Planning

Communication

Critis Intervention Strategy

Cultural Competence

Documentation

Domestic Abuse

Effective Writing

Essay Construction

Ethics

Ethnic Diversity

Family Relations

Family Systems

Health Strategy

Human Services

Implementation

Mindfulness

Minority Culture

Post Traumatic Stress

Promotion Strategy

Psychological Trauma

Relaxation

Research Methods

Research Paper

Self Management

Stress Management

Substance Abuse

EDUCATIONAL SKILLS

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Conflict Resolution Skills

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

January, 2017 - November, 2023

January, 2007 - January, 2014

October, 1985 - October, 1989

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Counselor

Good Samaritan Shelter

Santa Maria, CA

-Assist clients with comfort in acute detox

-Provide safe environment for clients

-Assist with providing medications to clients

-Organize and maintain client files and documentation Assistant Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics

Santa Barbara, CA

-Performed phlebotomy according to doctor's orders

-Ensured patient comfort and safety during procedure

-Organized and maintained patient files and ensured accurate documentation Flight Medic

United States Army

Germany

-Ensured soldier safety during procedures

-Maintained medical records with consistency and accuracy

-Assisted with medical procedures as needed and requested by flight surgeon

-Dispensed medication as dictated by doctor

-Provided medical support during training exercises 2016 - 2024

EDUCATION

Human Services

Associate in Science

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, CA 93454

INTERESTS & CO-CURRICULARS

-Volunteer with Pacific Pride Foundation in Santa Barbara, assisting with needle exchange programs and HIV/HEPC testing

-Member of LGBTQ Club at Allan Hancock College

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