KELLY CRUZ

**** * **** ****** ****** AZ *****· 1-520-***-****

Fully vaccinated for Covid-19

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Healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience in management of complex health issues, including behavior and chronic disease. Actively pursuing a role in direct patient care, business management and leadership experience.

SKILLS

• Behavior redirection

• Client documentation

• Administering medication

• Compassionate client care

• Setting appointments

• Wound care proficiency

• Body mechanics competency

• Team leader

• Psychiatric and mental health care

• Drug administration trained

• CPR and BLS certified

EXPERIENCE

AUG 2021 – PRESENT

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN, AMERICAN REHAB CAMPUS

• Take vitals and measure height and weight

• UA’s Drug Screening, including breathalyzer tests, and client skin checks with RN present

• Client property checks

• Working closely with RN

APR 2021 – PRESENT

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN, CONCENTRIC HEALTHCARE STAFFING

• Take vitals, do bed checks

• Help with urinalysis, diabetic checks, and breathalyzer tests

• Oversee the safety of patients

• Correspond with RNs in charge of patients' care plans

• Discharge patients

SEPT 2020 – MAY 2021

CAREGIVER, VIDA HOME HEALTH AGENCY

• Assist clients who have memory issues

• Prepare meals

• Schedule appointments for clients

• Strives to help clients feel like they have companionship 2

JUN 2020 – NOV 2020

CAREGIVER, HOMECARE ASSISTANCE

• Assist clients who have memory issues

• Prepare meals

• Schedule appointments for clients

• Strives to help clients feel like they have companionship JAN 2006 – JUN 2020

PRIVATE LIVE-IN CAREGIVER, MARIE FRANKLIN

• Supervised frequent activities such as medication and personal hygiene to ensure safety.

• Provided wound care, colostomy care, catheter care and Hoyer lift needs.

• Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes. Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.

• Developed strong and trusting rapport with each client to facilitate best care possible.

• Cleansed and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.

• Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.

• Provided caring companionship to an elderly disabled veteran with multiple sclerosis.

• Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.

• Scheduled doctor appointments

AUG 2003 – MAY 2005

OWNER/OPERATOR OF LICENSED

BEHAVIORAL ASSISTED LIVING, PIMA HEALTH SYSTEMS

• Provided direct care to 4 behavioral adults with severe mental illnesses like OCD, addiction, Bi-Polar, Depression and Schizophrenia.

• Trained and employed 1 employee.

• Supervised frequent activities such as medication and personal hygiene to ensure safety.

• Provided basic care for elderly patient, including scheduling appointments and managing finances and legal matters.

• Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.

• Helped client with activities of daily living (ADL), including personal hygiene, feeding, ambulation and household maintenance.

• Developed strong and trusting rapport with each client to facilitate best care possible.

• Maintained a clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.

• Stayed in compliance with all licensing requirements through Pima county. 3

MAY 2001 – MAY 2003

HOME HEALTH AIDE, CARE PARTNERS

• Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.

• Supervised frequent activities such as medication and personal hygiene to ensure safety.

• Completed data entries in charts and logged books to document clients' progress with accuracy.

• Charted daily information such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages and daily inputs and outputs.

• Transported client to doctor's appointments and to complete other related errands.

• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.

• Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient. JUL 1998 – JUN 2001

OWNER/OPERATOR OF LICENSED BEHAVIORAL

HEALTH ADULT LIVING, PIMA HEALTH SYSTEMS

• Provided direct care to 4 behavioral adults with severe mental illnesses like OCD, addiction, Bi-Polar, Depression and Schizophrenia.

• Trained and employed 2 fulltime employees.

• Helped client with activities of daily living (ADL), including personal hygiene, feeding, ambulation and household maintenance.

• Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.

• Developed strong and trusting rapport with each client to facilitate best care possible.

• Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.

• Served as liaison between management, clinical staff and the community.

• Worked closely with case-management.

• Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability, developing organizational filing systems for confidential client records and reports.

• Addressed customer issues to ensure swift and successful resolution.

• Stayed in compliance with all licensing requirements. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1993

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA,

NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL - NEWPORT, NH

2006

MEDICAL ASSISTANT,

PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE - TUCSON, AZ

2016 TO 2019

COLLEGE COURSES IN SOCIAL WORK,

PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - TUCSON, AZ

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Fully vaccinated for Covid-19

• TB test

• Fingerprint clearance card

• First aide

• Hepatitis B series

• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification

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