Hi, I’m
Katherine S. Runge
Minneapolis
Summary
Professional in mental health care, prepared to bring valuable experience to a new role. Proven ability to manage fast paced environments and handle crises effectively. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving positive outcomes, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in detailed observation and creative intervention, with a reliable and compassionate demeanor.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Prairie Care Psychiatric Hospital, Brooklyn Park
Psychiatric Technician
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborating closely with RN, psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers to plan and evaluate treatment.
- Communicating with guardians to provide updates and answer questions regarding patient care.
- Monitoring and documenting patients vitals, nutrition intake and behavior.
- Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
- Assisting with admissions by educating patients on the treatment process and helping them to get acclimated with the hospital treatment expectations.
- Preparing patients for discharge and completing any paperwork necessary prior to departure.
- Implementing behavioral awareness plans provided by the care team to ensure proper patient intervention.
- Communicating clearly and compassionately to verbally deescalate patients through complex problem solving.
- Leaving lasting positive impressions on patients and their families during some of the most challenging times of their life and supporting them through the healing process.
Kids and Company Tanglen elementary, Hopkins
Activities Assistant
08.2023 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Assisted in overseeing 150 students in the after school program.
- Used creative thinking to come up with engaging activities for students to learn and have fun
- Managed my own small group of students and kept track of attendance to ensure safety was always upheld
- Created lasting relationship with students, teachers and parents
- Facilitated events for both students and parents to get involved in the program.
- Practiced strategic communication to calmly navigate conflict with all ages. Ultimately finding healthy coping mechanisms to cope with complex emotions
Bricksworth, Burnsville
Server
01.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Provided guests with prompt and genuine service
- Demonstrated elevated hospitality to create a memorable dining experience
- Served and managed large parties while maintaining a calm demeanor
- Prioritized running drinks, food and greeting new tables
- Created lasting relationship with regulars and warmly welcomed new guests
Travail, Minneapolis
Host/Server
09.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Greeted guests with the first bite and cocktail to create a memorable first impression
- Organized over 100 guests at a time to get each guest upstairs for the rest of their dining experience.
- Assisted in decorating for events and overall aesthetics
The Freehouse, Minneapolis
Host
05.2020 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Provided guests with warm and genuine greetings.
- Demonstrated elevated hospitality to create a memorable dining experience
- Strategically planned out how to best accommodate both reservations and walk-ins.
- Remained calm and efficient when experiencing high traffic.
Education
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts from Communication Studies
05.2023
University Overview
College of Liberal Arts
Skills
- Crisis management
- Therapeutic communication
- Coordinating care
- Progress documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Relationship management
- Customer feedback management
- Positive guest interactions
- Adaptable and flexible
- Warm and friendly
- High energy and stamina
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving
ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP
- CSA Marketing Director, University of Minnesota, September 2019
- Promoted events throughout the club
- Worked to get more students involved in the club
- Designed posters and to hang up around campus to market club events
- Social Media Manager Campus Eye, Anoka Ramsey Community College, September 2017
- Created consistent content to post for school events on various social media platforms
- Photographed highlights of school events
- Promoted stories written for the Campus Eye newspaper
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Prairie Care Psychiatric Hospital, Brooklyn Park
08.2024 - Current
Activities Assistant
Kids and Company Tanglen elementary, Hopkins
08.2023 - 11.2023
Server
Bricksworth, Burnsville
01.2022 - 02.2023
Host/Server
Travail, Minneapolis
09.2021 - 12.2021
Host
The Freehouse, Minneapolis
05.2020 - 07.2020
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts from Communication Studies
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