Mental Health Food Safety

AASHALEEN LAWSON

*** ****** **., ****** ******, GA 31093

Home: 478-***-****

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SUMMARY

Mental health professional driven to help others overcome personal obstacles. Comfortable working autonomously or in team-based setting.

SKILLS

Sign Language Interpreter

Type up to 50 WPM

CPI training

EXPERIENCE

RIVER EDGE CRISIS AND RECOVERY CENTER

Macon, GA

Behavioral Technician 01/2019 to Current

Supported patients in identifying and addressing mental health challenges

Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication

Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved

Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations

Evaluated nursing notes to confirm accuracy of described care provided and patient responses

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records

Provided thorough supervision for day-to-day operations of facility in accordance with set policies and guidelines

Communicated extensively with patients to provide assistance, support and instructions

Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient

Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit

PHOENIX CENTER BEHAVIOR HEALTH

Warner Robins, GA

Behavioral Health Technician 03/2007 to 10/2015

Assisted with execution of client activities, support groups

Learned to recognize behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognize signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs

Followed standard admissions procedures and documentation requirements for all client intakes

Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements

Documented behavioral incidents thoroughly to keep accurate records

Performed searches of resident belongings prior to admissions and throughout stays

Educated clients on important life skills, including housekeeping and food preparation

Developed and deepened relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration

Maintained all client and employee areas in good working order and with adequate supplies

Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities

Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects

Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations of clients

Charted and recorded information in client files

Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills

Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose

PERDUE FARMS INC.

Warner Robins, GA

Quality Assurance Food Safety Technician 06/2007 to 09/2015

Cleaned break rooms, including sinks, countertops, microwaves, coffeemakers, refrigerators, tables and chairs

Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory

Proactively identified and solved complex problems impacting operations management and business direction

Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels, preparing shipment documents and securing products on pallets

Rotated goods in inventory by following “first in, first out” approach to keep shelves organized and well-stocked

Managed vendor relationships to support supply chain and maintain product quality

Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of specific issues requiring replacement

Sustained standing posture for extended periods of time over 12-hour shift

Monitored work areas for cleanliness and obstacles, moving cartons and boxes to keep all aisles free of clutter for ease of movement

Effectively communicated with all levels of staff and management

Loaded perishable and non-perishable items into trucks according to planned delivery schedules

Ensured damaged products were identified and removed when received

Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards

CERTIFICATIONS

CNA certification -2005

Pharmacy Tech-2007

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Northside High School, Warner Robins, GA

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: MEDICAL ASSISTING

America Professional Institute, Warner Robins, GA

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