Peer Support Specialist

Mercedes Harris

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Objective

To secure a position as a Peer Support Specialist where I can utilize my experience in mental health recovery and facilitating recovery. My team work ethic and positive attitude along with peer support training will make me a perfect candidate for this position.

EXPERIENCE

September 2023- Current

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST, ASSURED COMMUNITY SERVICES LLC

Schedule intake and assessment appointments for future clients while providing peer support to those in recovery from substance abuse and mental health. Provided resources for housing and basic needs for clients.

November 2019 – September 2023

MEDICAL OFFICE MEDICAL TECHNICIAN, CHAPEL HILL INTERNAL MEDICINE

Performed a variety of routine and standardized tests using standard techniques and equipment. Resolved, report, and performed lab tests. Manage laboratory documentation and records. Performed calibrations, ordered supplies, Prepared reagents and control materials. Prepare lab for annual inspections and train other medical office personnel

APRIL 2016- November 2019

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, FAMILY PRACTICE LAB CHAPEL HILL

Provided normal and critical results to ordering physician, maintained medical records, Performed Venipunctures from newborn to elderly. Trained students in lab preparation and phlebotomy. Resolved specimen and analyzer problems and assists in the preparation of standard and control materials

May 2012- April 2016

Attended school

MARCH 2011- MAY 2012

US ARMY (92 SIERRA), FORT BRAGG

Working frontline in the field alongside infantry and armor. Building and supplying showers and laundry, providing vital health and well-being services to all soldiers

EDUCATION

AUGUST 2004- JUNE 2008

DIPLOMA, CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

AUGUST 2013 – DECEMBER 2015

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (AAS), ALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SKILLS

• Providing Documentation

• Basic Anatomy and Physiology

• Team building and planning

• Creating a recovering environment

• Self-starter and multitasker

• Microsoft Office and Practice Q efficient

• Oral and written communicator

• Inventory, logging and record maintaining

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFIED NUSRING ASSISTANT, NURSE AIDE I LISTING NUMBER: 393704

AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, AMT ID:2903778

CPR, FIRST AID AND BLS CERTIFIED

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

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