Mental Health Support Specialist
Resume:
Mandy Stephan
A sincere passion to meet each individual where they are at in life, with compassion and empathy
Sheboygan, WI 53081
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My main goal in this life is to leave an impact on anyone, big or small. Paid or volunteering. To show people that there is still good in this world. I believe that each individual should be met right where they are at in their life. To show human empathy and compassion, to give people hope that there is a bright future ahead of them. No matter what someones individual circumstances and challenges are, they can learn and create the life they are proud of despite other peoples opinions. I strongly believe that you haven’t really lived until you can do something for someone who can never repay you. To me it’s all about staying humble. Understanding I, nor anyone else, do not ever sit high enough to judge another persons life journey.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Mental Health Technician
ACC-Residential based mental health/substance-abuse support specialist - Sheboygan, WI May 2010 to June 2011
This was a residential based four unit complex setting. I worked with all ages/genders. My job included over seeing clients with mental/substance abuse health issues. Medication management, light housekeeping, charting, as well as grocery shopping if needed. I have to say that this job wasn’t just a
“job” to me. It was one of the best experiences and one of the most fulfilling parts of my life, mainly because the clients were not just clients to me. I learned the key to building a great professional relationship with them was to individually meet them where they were at in their life journey. And to treat everyone as equals in helping them to live independently with support. I absolutely have a heart for this kind of work.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
HSHS Medical Group - Sheboygan, WI
June 2002 to January 2003
I worked in the Med/Surg unit of the hospital. My responsibilities included, taking patients vitals, doing basic rounds of patients, assisting in lifting, walking, bathroom use, answering calls for any assistance, charting and reporting to nursing staff.
• Worked in a hospital
• Took care of approximately 15 Patients in the hospital on the medical/Surgical floor patients daily
• Provided patients/residents with care and companionship
• Monitored vital signs
• Aided patients with personal hygiene
• Aided in lifting patients when necessary
• Assisted with wound care
• Recorded patient care daily
• Changed bed linens
Emergency Medical Technician
Plymouth Ambulance Service - Plymouth, WI
August 2000 to December 2000
Provided Emergency Medical Care and stabilizing to patients for transfer to local hospitals. Charting and submitting to hospitals.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Woven Hearts Inc. - Plymouth, WI
June 1998 to October 2000
Provided and assisted elderly residents with ADLs. Light housekeeping, Medication management, Cooking meals and light housekeeping. Engaging residents in house activities, as well as assisting in activities in the community. Charting on residents medication administration and overall concerns and/or updates. Speaking to nursing staff, Doctors, and family. And overall keeping residents company, as well as guidance as needed.
• Took vital signs regularly
• Gave residents their medication
• Worked in a Assisted living and home environment
• Assisted 15 elderly patients daily
• Provided for residents' physical and emotional needs
• Took vital signs regularly
• Gave residents their medication
• Cleaned rooms, bathrooms, hallways, floors and linens Education
Certification in mental health/substance abuse disorders in Peer support/ Mental Health
Lakeshore Technical College/ Online - Cleveland, WI May 2009 to January 2010
Associate's degree in Applied Science
Lakeshore Technical College, UW Sheboygan, Lakeland University - Sheboygan, WI January 1997 to May 2001
EMT certification in Emergency medical training
Lakeshore Technical College - Cleveland, WI
January 1998 to August 1998
Certified nursing assistant in Nursing
Lakeshore Technical College - Cleveland, WI
January 1997 to August 1997
Skills
• Vital Signs
• Medical Terminology
• Medication Administration
• Experience Administering Injections
• Patient Care
• Crisis Intervention
• Caregiving
• Case Management
• Communication skills
• Crisis Management
• Nursing
• Nursing (10+ years)
• EMT Experience
• Hospital Experience
• Triage
• Critical Care Experience
• Mental Health Counseling
• Behavioral Health
• Mental Health
• Psychology
• Bilingual
• Mental health/substance-abuse disorders (8 years) Languages
• ASL - Fluent
Links
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Additional Information
Also I have had fire safety, CPR and first aid, medication aministration, healthcare precautions certification trainings
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