Alanna Livesay
Metropolis,IL
Summary
Responsible professional experienced in coordinating behavioral support for clients. Strong history of maintaining accurate documentation and daily reports, helping clients and assisting with daily programming.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Mercy Health-Lourdes
Paducah, KY
12.2018 - Current
- Monitored patient safety in all areas of the facility.
- Observed patients' behaviors during recreational activities and outings.
- Mentored new Behavioral Health Technicians on best practices when interacting with clients and patients.
- Enforced rules and regulations pertaining to client and patient care while maintaining a safe environment.
- Organized daily activities such as arts and crafts, games, music therapy., that promote healthy coping skills.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Provided emotional support to clients and patients dealing with difficult situations.
- Documented behavioral incidents to keep accurate records.
- Established and maintained professional working relationships with clients, staff and public.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Performed searches of resident belongings prior to admissions and throughout stays.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southgate Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Metropolis, IL
05.2013 - 11.2018
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Massac County High School
Metropolis, IL05-2007
Generals of Nursing
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, ILSkills
- Activity monitoring
- ADL support
- Client Transportation
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient Observation
- Patient Assessment
- Security procedures knowledge
- Behavioral Management
- Documentation skills
- Conflict de-escalation
- Nutritional support
- Mental Health Support
- Condition Monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Mobility Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital sign recording
- Infection control procedures
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Lifting
- Conducting intakes
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Toileting assistance
- Patient Care
- Inpatient Care
- Family support and assistance
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assitant
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Mercy Health-Lourdes
12.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southgate Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
05.2013 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Massac County High School
Generals of Nursing
Shawnee Community College
- Certified Nursing Assitant
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