Cortney Messmer
Rochester
Summary
Dedicated professional in the helping/healthcare setting. Passionate counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients/clients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient/client needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals. Excelled in high-acuity situations, ensuring patient safety and supporting recovery by leveraging skills in both observation, documentation, and empathy. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LADC
Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge
08.2024 - Current
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
LADC Intern
Minnesota Adult And Teen Challenge
09.2023 - Current
- Worked with clients in high-acuity situations
- Worked with individuals in group sessions with topics such as CBT/DBT and Psychoeducation
- Maintained accurate records and documentation of clients to ensure proper development and growth of client
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient treatment plans and goals are being met
PCA
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
08.2015 - Current
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Room patients depending on acuity, hooked up patients to heart monitors and baby monitors.
- Performed CPR on adolescent and adult patients
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Organized and maintained general supply storage areas.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.
- Work specifically with patients who are experiencing withdrawal, being monitored for drug overdoses, and observing behaviors displayed by those specific individuals.
- Attends to as many as 50 or more patients per day
PCA
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
06.2012 - 08.2015
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Attends to anywhere from 50 or more patients per shift
Education
Master of Arts - Addiction Counseling: IRCOD
Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies
Center City, MN05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Rasmussen College
Ocala, FL05.2022
Associate of Arts -
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN05.2018
High School Diploma -
Century High School
Rochester, MN06.2008
Skills
- Client-centered approach
- Behavioral therapy
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Motivational Interviewing
- Life Skills Training
- HIPAA Compliance
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Lead counseling groups
- Intervention strategies
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Group facilitation
- Cultural Competency
- Attention to Detail
- CPR/AED
Timeline
LADC
Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge
08.2024 - Current
LADC Intern
Minnesota Adult And Teen Challenge
09.2023 - Current
PCA
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
08.2015 - Current
PCA
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
06.2012 - 08.2015
Master of Arts - Addiction Counseling: IRCOD
Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Rasmussen College
Associate of Arts -
Rochester Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Century High School
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