CLEVE LATIMORE

Pool, GA ***** 912-***-**** ad3fxt@r.postjobfree.com

Talented [Type] Clinician offering 28 years of demonstrated knowledge in medical and non-medical interventions to resolve concerns and improve quality of life. Evaluates comprehensive medical history combined with data regarding patient symptoms, life and personal details to provide holistic approach to diagnosis.

Problem Resolution

Patient- Centered Care

De-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote a safe environment First Aid

Direct Patient Care

Records Management

Diagnostic Skills

Clinical Quality Improvement

Patient Evaluation

Patient Health Education

Patient Education

Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards

Unit Supervision

Team Meetings

Microsoft Excel

Recordkeeping Requirements

Microsoft Office

Community Mental Health Programs

Occupational Clinician, 03/2016 - Current

Effingham Hospital – Springfield, Georgia

Provided consultation to staff and administration on patient treatment. Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for nursing programs.

Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students. Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.

Instructed and advised patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical conditions.

Adhered to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices. Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

Mental Health Technician, 03/1994 - Current

HCA- Memorial Health University Health Center – Savannah, Georgia Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills. Treated clients and families with respect and dignity. Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.

Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.

Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.

Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes. Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.

Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans. Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition. Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being. Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation. No Degree: Cell Biology And Anatomy

Tuskegee University - Tuskegee, AL

No Degree: Nursing Assistance

Armstrong State University - Savannah, GA

Certified [Job Title], American Heart Association- BLS/ First Aid Instructor - 30 years CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training

Love fishing, boating, and golfing. Also love family time. EDUCATION

CERTIFICATIONS

HOBBIES: FISHING, TRAVELING AND GOLFING

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