Community Behavioral Health Professional

Vanessa L. Gardner

601-***-**** ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Bringing more than 18 years of experience in working with individuals of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, including children, adolescents, and adults who were disabled and mentally handicapped many with a dual diagnosis. Demonstrate compassion and understanding in client interactions and find solutions to issues to ensure consistency of a company’s mission and vision. WORK EXPERIENCE

A CLEAR PATH OF SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, McComb, MS Children and Youth Services Therapist, July 2020 - Present

● Possess a thorough knowledge of current behavioral health concepts, principles and methods of treatment.

● Document client progress in confidential files.

● Perform client assessments and develop treatment plans.

● Provide clients with recommendations to community resources. HOWARD KERNEY, McComb, MS

Administrative Assistant, Jan 2020 – Present

● Preparing and editing letters, emails, memos, and reports

● Answering phone calls and taking messages

● Doing administrative and clerical tasks

● Maintained utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive topics GEOFF EADE, Brandon, MS

Nanny, Jan 2011 – Nov 2016

● Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.

● Organized and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and playdates.

● Transported children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments. LOUISIANA WAR VETERAN'S HOME, Jackson, LA

Certified Nursing Assistant, Nov 2009 - Mar 2010

● Communicated with 20 to 25 patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.

● Documented or otherwise reported observations of 8 to 10 patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

● Transported approximately 1 to 2 patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. GRACE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER, Slaughter, LA

Certified Nursing Assistant, May 2006 - Nov 2008

● Assisted nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.

● Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in the urine.

● Recorded 15 to 20 patient’s vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.

WILKINSON COUNTY NURSING CENTER, Centreville, MS

Certified Nursing Assistant, May 2003 - Apr 2006

● Recorded height or weight of 20 to 25 patients.

● Undressed, washed, and dressed 4 to 5 patients who are unable to do so for themselves.

● Exercised 1 to 2 patients who were comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility. TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK, Jackson, MS

Bank Teller, Mar 2002 – Mar 2003

● Accepted retail and commercial deposits, loan payments, processed checking, and savings account withdrawals.

● Balanced cash drawers per Bank procedures and regulations, including periodic batching of cashed checks.

● Answered customer inquiries and referred customers to the proper service area for issues that could not be resolved at the teller line.

OXFORD HEALTHCARE, Jackson, MS

Nursing Assistant, Jan 1998 – Mar 2003

● Administered medication

● Delivered in-home care to disabled children and adults

● Ensured the safety and well-being of patients

● Investigated and reported issues related to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.

MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL, Whitfield, MS

Direct Care Worker/Supervisor, Oct 1997 - Mar 2002

● Provided 30 to 35 mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological, or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing or medical staff.

● Organized, supervised, or encouraged 20 to 25 patient’s participation in social, educational, or recreational activities.

● Accompanied 3 to 5 patients to and from wards for medical or dental treatments, shopping trips, or religious or recreational events.

HINDS COUNTY PROJECT HEAD START, Jackson, MS

Teachers Aid, Jan 1996 – Feb 1997

● Provided support to the lead classroom teacher

● Allowed the teacher to spend more time focusing on classroom instructions

● Gave students added attention and instruction

EXPERIENCE Teacher’s Assistant Volunteer

Dietary Assistant Volunteer

Word Perfect 5 years’ experience

PowerPoint 4-years’ experience

Spreadsheet 4-years’ experience

Excel 4-years’ experience

Notary Public 2 year’s experience

EDUCATION

SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Summit, MS Associate Degree in Psychology, May 2016

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY, Manchester, NH Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

(concentration in Child and Adolescent Development) Oct 2018 SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY, Manchester, NH Master’s Degree in Psychology

(concentration in Forensic Psychology), June 2020

HONORS AND AWARDS THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS

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