Mental Health Seasonal Retail
Resume:
Kelly Steinmiller
**** ** ****** *** 860-***-**** cell
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953 gklyan @ sbcglobal.net
Objective: Meaningful part time employment to keep this retiree busy.
Experience:
Jan. 2024-Apr. 2024 Jupiter Island, FL
Oct. 2021-June 2023 Jupiter Island, FL
Caregiver
Assist with personal care needs of one individual. Usually included taking her to various activities, meal preparation, bathing, dressing. Communicated with other care team members about any changes or concerns, recorded events of the shift. Communicated with family re: any changes in her medical condition.
May 2012-Oct 2018 Whiting Forensic Hospital, Middletown, CT
Supervising RN
Responsible for supervision of head nurses and their subordinates on up to six forensic treatment units daily.
Coordinated and arranged for appropriate staffing level on individual units as well as building wide.
Facilitated monthly staff meetings with nurses on assigned shift; recorded, and distributed minutes of said meetings.
Monitored employee attendance, completed performance appraisals, implemented disciplinary action as necessary.
Assured staff attendance at required trainings and in-services.
Oversaw response to medical and behavioral emergencies. Ensured documentation was completed accurately and in a timely fashion.
Regularly completed audits instituted by nursing administrators as corrective actions to address several different concerns.
Communicated with administrators re: a variety of issues including problems with staffing, clinical and safety issues,
May 1994 – May 2012 Capitol Region Mental Health Center, Hartford, CT
Supervising RN
Program Director for the Young Adult Services transitional living program. Developed and implemented policies, procedures, referral process. Responsible for the supervision of fourteen paraprofessional staff. Act as Fiscal Coordinator for the YAS program. Fill in for Director of Nursing as needed.
Co-led the Community Assertive Team following the closure of the Assisted Living Program. This involved continued work with the Young Adult clients who are living in Hartford and surrounding towns. Maintained ongoing contact/collaboration with the DMHAS Office of the Commissioner's Young Adult Services staff, DCF, and other service providers to assist clients in developing the skills needed to live independently. Assisted with the development and implementation of an "ACT" model of treatment for this program.
Unit Chief for a newly formed Young Adult Services Assisted Living Program. This involved intensive administrative and clinical duties. Major focus to ensure program compliance with JCAHO standards and redesign of program to better serve client needs. CRMHC "Nurse of the Year" May 2003.
Shared duties with 2 other RN’s as interim Director of Nursing. Developed competencies for nursing performance appraisals.
Served on numerous committees to develop, re-design, and implement new policies and/or policy changes.
Revised, developed, and put into practice a Supervision of Self Administration of Medication program. Provided hands on training to staff.
Assertive Treatment Team model Administrative Supervisor. Completed performance appraisals for all staff; addressed performance issues as needed. Served as liaison between Assertive Treatment Team and inpatient hospital facilities. Filled in for Assertive Treatment Team Unit Chief as needed.
Assertive Treatment Team model Team Leader. Carried own caseload in addition to providing supervision to other clinical staff on team. Resource for health, medication, and medical issues.
March 1990 – May 1994 Connecticut Valley Hospital, Middletown, CT
Supervising RN
Responsible for supervision of head nurses and their subordinates on as many as six units daily.
Coordinated and arranged for appropriate staffing level on individual units as well as building wide.
Participated in treatment planning meetings.
Monitored employee attendance, completed performance appraisals, implemented disciplinary action as necessary.
Liaison with other state agencies, lawyers, and vocational programs regarding Department of Mental Retardation / Department of Mental Health Class Action Lawsuit. Provided updates and met with Commissioner of Department of Mental Health in a timely and regular manner.
February 1988 – March 1990 Connecticut Valley Hospital, Middletown, CT
Head Nurse
Direct supervision of nursing staff including mental health workers and LPN’s. Prioritized and assigned staff duties daily, insuring they were completed in a timely and appropriate manner.
Worked within an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team to develop and implement treatment plans.
Developed and provided supervision for the execution of nursing care plans.
Completed ongoing psychiatric and medical evaluation and assessment of clients. Arranged follow up as needed.
Completed performance appraisals on subordinate staff, implemented disciplinary action as necessary.
Filled in at the medical clinic when needed. Facilitated appointments with the medical doctor and arranged for outside consults as needed.
Covered for RN Supervisor as needed.
August 1986 – February 1988 Connecticut Valley Hospital, Middletown, CT
Staff Nurse
Direct supervision of mental health workers to ensure client care needs were met.
Developed nursing care plans and treatment plans.
Provided direct nursing care to clients including medication administration, performing medical treatments, and ongoing psychiatric and medical nursing assessments.
Responsible for unit medical supplies and medication supplies.
Served as substitute for building-wide Control Medication Nurse. Included administration of controlled medications to all clients in building, and the scheduling and coordination of outside medical appointments for all building units.
June 1985 – August 1986 Norwich State Hospital, Norwich, CT
Staff Nurse
Direct supervision of mental health workers to ensure client care needs were met, and duty assignments were performed in a timely and accurate manner.
Responsible for medication administration, ongoing psychiatric and medical nursing assessments.
Provide nursing coverage to units without assigned licensed nursing staff.
Served as substitute for building-wide Control Medication Nurse. Included administration of controlled medications to all clients in building.
Comprehensive medication review on a daily basis on multiple units.
Education:
Mohegan Community College September 1982 – May 1985 associate degree in nursing
University of Connecticut September 1981 – May 1982
References:
Nydia Rios-Benitez, Division Manager 860-***-****
Ingrid Roupe, House Manager 772-***-****
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