High School Manager

Felicia A Boyd

Email: ********@********.***

Address:

City: Meriden

State: CT

Zip: 06450

Country: USA

Phone: 203-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Seasoned mental health a ssistant with demonstrated track record of successfully working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings. I am driven to help others overcome personal obstacles. I am team-oriented with a strong track record of establishing solid relationships with clients, co-workers, administration and local agencies.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from O.H Platt High School, Meriden CT 1/2001 to 6/1987 (Human Services)

High School Dipolma from Middlesex Community College, Meriden CT 1/2001 to 12/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Seasoned mental health assistant with demonstrated track record of successfully working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings. I am driven to help others overcome personal obstacles. I am team-oriented with a strong track record of establishing solid relationships with clients, co-workers, administration and local agencies.

Skill Highlights

CPR Certified (Red Cross)

First Aid skills

BMS Training

Suicide risk assessments

Psychiatric population familiarity

Exceptional / quick problem solver

Valid CT driver's license

Reliable transportation

Infection Control

Fire and Safety

HIPPA Compliance

Understands mobility assistance needs

Charting expertise

Understands medical procedures

Documentation procedures expert

Calm and level-headed under duress

General housekeeping ability

Medical terminology knowledge

Professional Experience

February 2012 to Current

River Valley Services Middletown, CT

Mental Health Assistant

Observed and documented patients, within the age range of eighteen to twenty five years old, status' and reported patient complaints to the case manager. Cleaned and organized patients' living quarters. Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients. Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.

February 2012 to Current

River Valley Services Middletown, CT

Mental Health Assistant

Observed and documented patients, within the age range of eighteen to twenty five years old, status' and reported patient complaints to the case manager. Cleaned and organized patients' living quarters. Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients. Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.

February 2006 to February 2012

Connecticut Valley Hospital Middletown, CT

Mental Health Assistant

Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager. Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration. Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines. Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival. Collected urine and fecal samples. Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake. Served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets. Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' mental health status to nursing staff. Documented resident records on daily flow sheets.Documented resident records on daily flow sheets. Assisted with ADLs. Problem solve quickly and efficiently. Used proper techniques to prevent patients from self harm. Provided patients and families with emotional support.Provided patients and families with emotional support.

April 2005 to February 2006

Goodwill Indutries Bridgeport, CT

ILST (Living Skills Teacher)

Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets in patient's homes.Cleaned and organized patients' living quarters. Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming. Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients. Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment. Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff. Assisted with ADLs. Provided patients and families with emotional support. Sensitive to the needs of geriatric patients. Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.

Education and Training

1987 O.H Platt High School Meriden, Ct

Middlesex Community College Middletown, CT

Human Services

Coursework in Psychology, Juvenile Justice

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