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Portrait of Savannah Cochran

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Savannah Cochran

case manager at Application of trauma informed care to assist clients by overcoming housing barriers and apply harm reduction techniques with end goals of substance based abstinence. Supporting client independence with their personalized wants and needs through envisioning their preferred lifestyle, I assisted with legal, financial, and therapeutic needs to allow optimal success.

  • clinical psychology
  • Class of 2027
  • Tacoma, WA

Member since July 2024

About

I have dedicated persistence to exceed expectations in the field of contemporary psychology. By maintaining a GPA of 3.9, I have learned what hard work, perseverance, and honor is by definition, I aim to graduate top of my class with high excellence.
My passion for psychology stems from observation, analysis, and creative evaluations, I hope apply these strengths to research and development to enhance the dynamics of approach, objective, and outcome measures to how providers apply therapeutic models.
After my Bachelor of Science of psychology, I will be attending a graduate program with an end of my classroom time by completing my Doctorate of Clinical Psychology. After completion of my Doctorate, I will apply furthering education to enhance my perspective and to keep up to date with new findings, research, and to keep a clear view of teachings for the future of psychology.
I will make an impression on the complex dynamic of psychological care. Being a member of Phi Theta Kappa is the first step in becoming a unique and fresh perspective for human interaction, development, and evolution.

Education

  • Grand Canyon University

    psychology

    2023 – 2024

  • South Puget Sound Community College

    humanities

    2021 – 2023

Honors and awards

  • dean's list

    GPA 4.0 upon award at GCU

  • dean's list

    GPA 3.7 at South Puget Sound Community College

  • phi theta kappa honor society

    GPA 3.9

Goals and interests

Career goal

Psychologist
Research and Development

Graduate school interests

University of Washington

Outside the classroom

Photography
Research
Theology
Sci-Fi
Family
Community Outreach
Friends
Traveling
Social Media

Experience

  • case manager

    Application of trauma informed care to assist clients by overcoming housing barriers and apply harm reduction techniques with end goals of substance based abstinence. Supporting client independence with their personalized wants and needs through envisioning their preferred lifestyle, I assisted with legal, financial, and therapeutic needs to allow optimal success.

    Apr 2024 – Jul 2024

  • patient care technician

    Spearheaded housekeeping and janitorial efforts, ensuring a pristine environment. ❖ Applied a nuanced understanding of risk behaviors, psychiatric signs, and medical interventions. ❖ Independently managed complex medical interventions, showcasing crisis prevention skills. ❖ Elevated communication standards through meticulous progress notes and shift reports. ❖ Took decisive action in emergency interventions, demonstrating quick decision-making abilities.

    Jul 2023 – Mar 2024

  • Acute Psychiatric Recovery Specialist

    Orchestrated seamless patient monitoring during 12-hour shifts, navigating behavioral crises. ❖ Executed visual monitoring, precision documentation, and initiated interventions. ❖ Drove team-based communication strategies, prioritizing patient needs for optimal outcomes. ❖ Excelled in multitasking, displaying efficiency in meal preparation, serving, and cleanup.

    Nov 2022 – Jun 2023

  • Shift Lead

    1. Strategic Leadership During Corporation Sale: ❖ Guided the team through a seamless transition as Royal Life Centers underwent a sale to Aliya Health Group. ❖ Successfully managed operational challenges, including a shift from private/state insurances to exclusive VAH contracts. 2. Policy and Care Reform Advocate: ❖ Provided crucial support during policy and care reform, ensuring staff and care protocols aligned with new company objectives. ❖ Acted as a liaison between floor staff and management, fostering effective communication during organizational change. 3. Training and Support: ❖ Conducted training sessions for floor staff, empowering them to adapt to changes brought about by the corporation sale. ❖ Offered ongoing support, addressing challenges to maintain a positive work environment during the transitional period. 4. Client and Staff Relations: ❖ Maintained open communication with clients and staff, addressing questions and concerns to build trust in the new care model. ❖ Focused on promoting a collaborative atmosphere, recognizing the importance of staff morale during organizational shifts.

    Aug 2022 – Nov 2022

  • Clinical Office Manager

    ❖ Pioneered meticulous guest monitoring, ensuring optimal group attendance and medication compliance. ❖ Conducted audits and reports, managing EMR and office expenditures with precision. ❖ Distinguished for outstanding customer service and effective liaison between branches and corporate headquarters.

    Jul 2020 – Aug 2022

Volunteering

  • ❖ Maintained surgical rooms' cleanliness, developing an understanding of sterile environments. ❖ Assisted with vaccinations, highlighting a growing skill set in animal care. ❖ Managed clinic kennels by filing changes to patient information cards, and assisted vet-tech with medication rounds. ❖ Contributed to clinic logs, gaining exposure to the administrative side of animal care. ❖ Consistent tasks included rotating laundry and maintaining kennel premises

    Weld County Humane Society

    Sep 2008 – Nov 2011

  • ❖ Focused on guest hospitality and equine care, establishing a foundation for teamwork and service. ❖ Undertook a range of responsibilities, including cleaning cabins, feeding horses, and maintaining facilities. ❖ Guided trail rides, showcasing leadership and communication skills. ❖ Provided entertainment during trail rides and guest cookouts, developing public speaking and storytelling abilities

    Tip-Top Guest Ranch

    Apr 2007 – Dec 2012

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced