Ann-Marie Morissette
Graniteville,VT
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mental Health Tech
State Of Vermont
Berlin, VT
07.2009 - Current
- Assisted in the development of therapeutic interventions and activities tailored to meet the needs of each client.
- Participated in team meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions on a regular basis.
- Educated clients on self-care techniques including relaxation exercises, mindfulness practices.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
Training Specialist
Howard Center for Human Services
South Burlington, VT
05.2005 - 07.2009
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Correctional Officer II
State Of Vermont
South Burlington, VT
07.2001 - 07.2005
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates concerning violations of policy or procedure observed during shift changes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psycology
Community College of Vermont
South Burlington, VT06-2008
Skills
- Learning disability awareness
- Treatment planning and implementation
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Flexible and Adaptable
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Mental Health Tech
State Of Vermont
07.2009 - Current
Training Specialist
Howard Center for Human Services
05.2005 - 07.2009
Correctional Officer II
State Of Vermont
07.2001 - 07.2005
Associate of Arts - Psycology
Community College of Vermont
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