Enjoy cooking, fishing and volunteering at church functions
Angela Critton
Mental Health Associate
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Summary
Passionate and responsible Resident Assistant with proficiency in empowering individual self-sufficiency. Attentive care professional focusing on individuals' unique needs and comforts. Empathetic cultivator of safe and nurturing environment for building meaningful relationships with residents and families. Approachable individual with excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Passionate about helping others succeed with proven track record in developing successful mentoring relationships with students. Fosters sense of community among residents to support individuals in times of need. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Resident Assistant
Foxridge Assisted Living
Little Rock , AR
11.2021 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
CNA
Shawna Home Health Care
Little Roc, AR
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Case Manager
Living Hope Southeast
Little Rock , AR
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Liaised with social worker to expedite financial assistance not covered by insurance.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
Mental Health Technician
Centers For Youth And Families
Little Rock , AR
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Unpaid Student Intern
Life Strategies Counseling
Little Rock , AR
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Gained operational knowledge and supported departmental needs.
- Took meeting notes and compiled paperwork to support department.
Mental Health Advisor
Department Of Community Corrections
Little Rock , AR
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Produced detailed reports outlining key issues and proposed solutions.
- Anticipated responses and prepared clear and articulate answers.
- Coordinated work or project dedicated to raise awareness of need, applying strong project, and team leadership to enhance success.
- Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
Education
High School Diploma -
08.1988 - 05.1991
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
08.2003 - 05.2009
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
08.2013 - 12.2017
Skills
Student advisory
Interests
Microsoft Office
I have used Microsoft office and certified in word, excell and power point.
Work Availability
monday
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sunday
morning
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evening
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Timeline
Resident Assistant - Foxridge Assisted Living
11.2021 - Current
CNA - Shawna Home Health Care
10.2021 - 11.2021
Case Manager - Living Hope Southeast
02.2019 - 09.2021
Mental Health Technician - Centers For Youth And Families
01.2017 - 01.2019
Unpaid Student Intern - Life Strategies Counseling
08.2016 - 08.2017
John Brown University - Master of Science, Marriage And Family Therapy
08.2013 - 12.2017
Mental Health Advisor - Department Of Community Corrections
06.2013 - 06.2016
University of Arkansas At Little Rock - Bachelor of Science, Social Work
08.2003 - 05.2009
Mills University Studies High School - High School Diploma,
08.1988 - 05.1991
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