Rachel Warner
Waupaca ,WI
Summary
Driven professional with extensive experience in mental health. Excelled in crisis intervention and mental health awareness, reducing self-harm incidents significantly. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving and active listening skills, fostering positive outcomes in challenging environments. Proven track record in enhancing patient and youth well-being through targeted support and empowerment programs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Development Specialist II
Rawhide Youth Services
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained documentation and records of training activities and group events.
- Led group discussions promoting critical thinking skills, empowering youth to make informed decisions about their futures.
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
- Delivered youth transitional assistance in areas of education, life skills and career development.
- Developed individual and group programs to encourage prosocial behaviors.
- Created and facilitated recreation and education activities for youths to engage in groups in safe environment.
- Guided youths through admission and orientation tasks to speed up enrollment processes.
- Promoted positive behaviors among participants by implementing evidence-based prevention and intervention techniques.
Resident Care Worker
Tomorrows Children
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
- Assisted with meal planning, preparation, and feeding as required, ensuring proper nutrition for each resident.
- Facilitated group activities and outings, encouraging socialization among residents while maintaining their safety.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to hygiene standards and infection control protocols.
Psychiatric Care Technician- Advanced
Winnebago Mental Health Institute
08.2015 - 02.2022
- Reduced incidents of self-harm by establishing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between care providers by preparing detailed reports on patient history and progress updates.
- Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current on best practices and emerging trends within the field of mental health care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical staff promptly for timely interventions.
- Established trust with patients through consistent follow-ups on their mental health status and ongoing support needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services, deescalating volatile situations and maintaining safety.
- Supported patients'' daily living needs such as hygiene, nutrition, and mobility for improved overall wellbeing.
- Maintained strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and providing empathetic responses.
- Documented patient behaviors, reactions, and progress in medical records, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
Education
High School Diploma -
West High School
Oshkosh, WI05.2010
Skills
- Suicide Prevention
- Youth Mentoring
- Mental health awareness
- Bullying Prevention
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- EMR / EHR
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
Active CNA License held from 09/2015- 09/2023.
Timeline
Youth Development Specialist II
Rawhide Youth Services
06.2023 - 12.2023
Resident Care Worker
Tomorrows Children
02.2022 - 08.2022
Psychiatric Care Technician- Advanced
Winnebago Mental Health Institute
08.2015 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
West High School
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