Mental Health Care
Resume:
Nathaniel Crittleton
Newark, NJ *****
*************@*****.***
An Army Military Veteran seeking a position within an organization which will allow me to utilize my skills, abilities and experience in their field to ensure the organization's success. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Medication Specialist
Acacia Network-Bronx, NY
August 2022 to Present
• Trained healthcare professional responsible for administering medication to patients in various Mental Health/Congregate Care settings.
• Work under a licensed nurse's supervision and ensure safe and accurate medication administration.
• Followed up with PCP, and a variety of health care professionals ensuring all medication prescriptions were up to date and accurate.
• Kept an accurate count of all residents' medication, discarded out-of-date medication and sharps, and stored diabetic medication.
Environmental Maintenance Services
Veterans Administration Health Care System-Manhattan, NY August 2021 to September 2022
• Maintains the facility during the day by keeping it clean and in working order.
• Attend to routine cleaning and are prepared to respond immediately to any emergent situations that would threaten routine operations during working hours. Juvenile Detention Officer
Essex County Juvenile Detention Center-Newark, NJ
March 2021 to August 2022
Supervise and/or participate in various programs/activities with juveniles to stimulate interest in and cooperation with various social/education programs.
● Supervision of juveniles in order to facilitate daily schedule.
● Provides crisis intervention as needed and implement techniques to be used in addressing behavioral and adjustment issues.
● Provide comprehensive reporting and data entry on all required forms and reports.
● Utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the facility.
● Ensure a safe and secure environment for juveniles and employees.
● Model pro-social behavior and reinforce appropriate social interactions.
● Provide written documentation as required in a timely manner and advise of any problematic issues. Truck Driver Support
Anheuser-Busch-Bronx, NY
April 2020 to March 2021
Support commercial truck drivers with deliveries to commercial locations within New York City.
● Follow an outlined itinerary with routes that can change based on daily need
● Collection of payments from accounts as needed
● Lift, stack, and transport cases and kegs of beer of varying weights to accounts
● Build strong relationships with retailers by delivering Anheuser-Busch products in a timely and efficient manner and rotating product as necessary to ensure freshness.
● Complete and submit all required paperwork, invoices, display forms, load sheets and cash/checks within appropriate time frames
● Ensure accurate completion of Department of Transportation checklist and report maintenance problems and accidents in a timely manner
● Manually load and unload product from side loader truck
● Some warehouse duties as needed
Delivery Driver
Amazon-Newark, NJ
August 2020 to January 2021
Drivers interact in a positive and professional manner with customers and the general public while delivering packages to customers homes and commercial locations
● Loading vans every morning (packages are presorted into 10-15 bags)
● Provide assistance to other associates on the road (rescue) as deemed necessary by dispatch or manager
● Operate vehicle in a safe manner, maintain vehicle cleanliness and refuel as needed
● Adhere to strict safety and quality standards on and off the road Program Specialist
ACMH Inc-Bronx, NY
2018 to August 2020
Provide direct service to Mentally Ill and Chemically Addicted (MICA) clients in their homes,
● assist them with training in skills of daily living as well as provide administrative support to a 163-bed Office of Mental Health (OMH) funded Scattered Site Program.
● Monitors overall maintenance of apartments and alerts Program Director of maintenance problems.
● Administer the client cooking safety test to asses client's ability to safely cook in their apartments.
● Using AWARDS case management database, document all services rendered and client progress in a timely manner.
● Monitor, document and teach self-administration of medication, according to program policy and procedure.
● Teach clients skills for maintaining their personal hygiene, laundry and apartment cleaning.
● Teach clients skills for budgeting, shopping, meal planning, preparation and clean-up.
● Teach clients skills for self-preservation, monitors living units for safety and cleanliness.
● Teach clients travel skills and escort them to appointments as needed.
● Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.
Community Residential Aide
Acacia Network-Bronx, NY
2016 to August 2020
Provide direct service to Mentally Ill and Chemically Addicted (MICA) clients in their homes,
● assist them with training in skills of daily living as well as provide administrative support to a 163-bed Office of Mental Health (OMH) funded Scattered Site Program.
● Assist in the monitoring and development of residents independent living skills.
● Provide conflict resolution counseling between residents.
● Escort residents to appointments as needed.
● Conduct evening census, cover the front desk when necessary and monitor and track furniture.
● Pack and log resident items who are absent without leave (AWOL).
● Perform daily room and bed inspections.
Care Coordinator
CAMBA-Brooklyn, NY
2013 to 2016
Worked with adult individuals with severe mental illness and other complex chronic illnesses through coordinated networks of medical, psychiatric, behavioral health, social service and housing providers. No
● Created and promoted adherence to individualized care plans, with input from client, treatment team and family members / caregivers.
● Helped clients to access government programs including SNAP benefits, Public Assistance, Medicaid / Medicare, and Social Security benefits.
● Coordinated Care between multiple providers and escorted clients to appointments.
● Documented all progress using CARES case management database. Juvenile Counselor
Division of Youth and Family Services-Bronx, NY
2013 to 2016
Supervised youth in a secure detention setting while they awaited sentencing or acquittals from the courts.
● Provided safe and secure supervision and care to at-risk youth who were placed in the secure detention by the court.
● Served as a role model, mentor and guide.
● Worked as part of a team to support positive and healthy youth development.
● Managed conflict and youth behavior safely including using de-escalation and restraint techniques as necessary.
● Provided structure and engaged youth in pro-social activities and behaviors.
● Supported youth in their efforts to develop new social, academic and vocational skills and interest. Education
High School Diploma
Paul Robeson High School - Brooklyn, NY
Skills
• Behavior Management
• Behavioral Health
• Conflict Management
• Crisis Intervention
• Law Enforcement
• Security
• Case Management
• Mental Health Counseling
• Loader Operation
• Residential Cleaning
• Behavioral Therapy
• Crisis Management
• Commercial driving
• Van driver
• Management
Military Service
Branch: Army
Service Country: United States
Rank: Specialist
September 1999 to December 2004
• Honorably discharged with four years of active service, including a combat tour in Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Certifications and Licenses
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
CPR Certification
CPR Certification
Driver's License
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