Christopher John Garcia
Santa Maria, CA US
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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