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Debbie Fitchett

Escondido

Summary

Compassionate, understanding Certified Peer Support Specialist looking to become part of the Community Research Foundation Team. Retired Army Nurse Corps Officer with empathetic ability to work with people from diverse social and economic backgrounds. Previous RN with PMC years 2002-2014. Personal history of alcohol and drug use and mental illness with over 4 year's of recovery and stability with my mental health. Ability to navigate resources for housing, substance use treatment, mental health and other services. Peer to Peer support is vital to the well being of anyone who suffers with mental health and substance abuse issues across the board. Having the opportunity to utilize my experience, strength and hope give me purpose to my calling as a Peer Support Specialist.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Fitness Instructor

24 Hour Fitness USA Inc.
12.2020 - Current
  • Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.
  • Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
  • Instructed gym members about correct use of weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment.

Wellness Coordinator

Hunter Industries Incorporated
12.2016 - 08.2018
  • Developed wellness programs targeted on specific groups and areas of wellness.
  • Collected and tracked information about participation and outcomes of individual programs.
  • Maximized program enrollment through effective outreach events, cold calling strategies, membership incentives and referrals programs.
  • Managed health fair activities to expose customers to health and wellness businesses.

Registered Nurse

Palomar Medical Center
06.2002 - 03.2014
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

Registered Nurse

United States Army
02.1987 - 10.2013
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Education

Master of Science - Public Health Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA
06.1987

Skills

  • Recovery and rehabilitation
  • Substance abuse therapy
  • Problem resolution
  • Client advocacy
  • Community Resources
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Rapport building

Certification

  • Certified Peer Support Specialist
  • Certified Clinical Trials and Design Management
  • Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Alpha Chi National Honors Society
  • CPR/AED

Timeline

Certified Fitness Instructor

24 Hour Fitness USA Inc.
12.2020 - Current

Wellness Coordinator

Hunter Industries Incorporated
12.2016 - 08.2018

Registered Nurse

Palomar Medical Center
06.2002 - 03.2014

Registered Nurse

United States Army
02.1987 - 10.2013

Master of Science - Public Health Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Point Loma Nazarene University

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