Andrena Brown
Kankakee,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Shapiro Center, excelling in workshop planning and teamwork. Proven ability to enhance participant engagement through innovative curricula and critical thinking activities. Committed to continuous improvement and fostering relationships, ensuring high-quality care and effective communication in multidisciplinary settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Workshop Instructor 1
Shapiro Center
Kankakee, IL
02.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging workshop curricula to enhance participant learning experiences.
- Facilitated hands-on activities that promoted creativity and critical thinking among attendees.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design workshops tailored to diverse community needs.
- Evaluated participant feedback to continuously improve workshop content and delivery methods.
Mental Health Technician
Shapiro Center
Kankakee, IL
01.2006 - 02.2021
- Monitored patient behavior, ensuring safety and adherence to treatment plans.
- Assisted in daily living activities, fostering independence and improving quality of life.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions, enhancing patient coping skills and emotional stability.
- Documented patient progress accurately, supporting treatment adjustments and care continuity.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and crisis intervention techniques.
- Participated in de-escalation training sessions, improving team response to high-stress situations.
- Conducted regular wellness checks, identifying early signs of distress or behavioral changes.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Illinois Veterans Home of Manteno
Manteno, IL
10.2001 - 08.2005
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient assessments and interventions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control standards consistently.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kankakee High School
Kankakee, ILNo Degree - Nursing Education
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, ILSkills
- Workshop planning
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Continuous improvement
- Professional demeanor
Timeline
Rehabilitation Workshop Instructor 1
Shapiro Center
02.2021 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Shapiro Center
01.2006 - 02.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Illinois Veterans Home of Manteno
10.2001 - 08.2005
High School Diploma -
Kankakee High School
No Degree - Nursing Education
Kankakee Community College