LARRY L. PARKER

• Provide direct care and supervision for individuals living with serious mental health challenges and co-occurring substance use disorders
• Monitor and document client progress in an intensive, short-term residential setting, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver effective treatment and case coordination
• Lead both individual and group development training focused on independent living skills and leisure activities, supporting clients' personal growth and overall wellness
• Assist with essential household services that are crucial for client care and the maintenance of the facility
• Ensure the health, safety, and civil rights of all clients and their families, and staff contributions will directly impact their emotional well-being and recovery
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals in crisis through compassionate and dedicated care
• Develop strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
• Observe patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
• Foster a positive therapeutic alliance with each patient by providing consistent encouragement throughout their healing journey.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and protecting individual privacy rights.
• Apply interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
• Supervisor: Christina Barnes, FNP-BC / 757-788-0892

The Direct Service Associate III is reports directly to the LPN, RN I, RN II, RN MGR I, or AOD Administrator for the provision of direct care to patients with mental disorders and/or intellectual disabilities in an assigned forensic unit, according to the philosophy and objectives of Eastern State Hospital Department of Nursing and the Hospital’s mission, goals and objectives.
● Supports the facility’s mission to provide support to individuals with challenging behavioral and mental health needs.
● Assists ESH professional staff in carrying out active treatment plans for patients with the most challenging mental health, behavioral issues and forensic populations.
● Provide specialized service in working with individuals with challenging forensic, mental health, and behavior issues in specific units that house individuals such as jail transfers.

• The Direct Service Associate III is reports directly to the LPN, RN I, RN II, RN MGR I, or AOD Administrator for the provision of direct care to patients with mental disorders and/or intellectual disabilities in an assigned forensic unit, according to the philosophy and objectives of Eastern State Hospital Department of Nursing and the Hospital’s mission, goals and objectives.
• Supports the facility’s mission to provide support to individuals with challenging behavioral and mental health needs.
• Assists ESH professional staff in carrying out active treatment plans for patients with the most challenging mental health, behavioral issues and forensic populations.
• Provide specialized service in working with individuals with challenging forensic, mental health, and behavior issues in specific units that house individuals such as jail transfers.
• Facility: Eastern State Hospital
• Assistant Chief Nurse Executive: Tiajuana Jones / 757-253-5161
• Hours Per Week: 48

• Directly supervised overnight staff assigned to specific shift and specific rotation.
• Directly responsible for ensuring that MHT staff are appropriately held accountable and trained in policy, procedures, regulations and expectations.
• Assisted the Program Manager with posting and maintains MHT schedules.
• Reported in during off duty time to ensure that MHTs are taking are of patient's needs and ensured that the units were in ratio.
• Ensured that staff attends mandatory in-services to include PPD, CPR, First Aid, HWC and paraprofessional training certifications.
• Exercised appropriate interventions under the direction of Physician, Director of Residential Services and Nursing staff.
• Reviewed the patient's chart to learn their history and the Physician's initial Treatment Plan.
• Fulfilled direct care responsibilities and facilitated communication process.

• Monitored patient progress, documenting changes in behavior and response to treatment.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
• Trained new staff on protocols for crisis intervention and patient management techniques.
• Developed and facilitated therapeutic group activities to promote social skills and emotional well-being.
• Assessed patient environments for safety concerns, ensuring compliance with health standards.
• Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
• Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
• Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
• Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
• Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
• Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
• Reduced disruptive behaviors in clients by utilizing therapeutic communication and crisis intervention skills.
• Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
• Charted on each patient daily.
• Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

• Assists with records of treatment findings and progress in electronic patient records.
• Ensure proper specimen collection and transport if needed to labs.
• Completes daily documentation on numerous individual programs through observation, attentive listening and accurate record keeping.
• Regularly monitor for adherence to health and safety policies and regulations.
• Experience in working with individuals with mental health issues, drug addiction, resulting in behavioral issues. Facilitate therapeutic groups daily.
• Assists in bathing, vital signs and other daily needs of patients in the behavioral health center.
• Supervisor: Arionn Preston / 757-827-1001
• Hours Per Week: 40

• Helped to achieve a 25% increase in sales revenue over the course of 1 year.
• Responsible for marketing eight professional hair care systems throughout Hampton Roads Virginia, Richmond area, and abroad.
• Presented sales, revenue, and expenses reports to management teams.
• Researched competition and developed strategies to stand out as a company against competitors.
• Monitored the performance of sales team members and worked to increase team morale and motivation.
• Developed and implemented sales plans to expand customer base and increase customer retention.
• Supervisor: Larry Parker, Sr. / 757-338-3527
• Hours Per Week: 40