Antonia Stinson
Old Forge,PA
Summary
Professional mental health professional with strong background in patient care and therapeutic support. Skilled in therapeutic techniques, de-escalation, and one on one patient counseling. Highly collaborative team player focused on achieving meaningful results and adapting to changing needs. Known for empathy, strong communication skills, and ability to build trusting relationships with clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Worker
CHS Moses Taylor Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting open communication among participants.
- Monitored patient progress, documenting behavioral changes and response to interventions.
- Educated patients and families on mental health resources and coping strategies.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques, effectively managing high-stress situations.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both patients and staff.
- Developed rapport with patients by actively listening and demonstrating empathy during one-on-one sessions, fostering trust and open communication.
- Monitored vitals every day for patients and entered them inside hospital charting system.
- Assisted with bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, and transporting patients to procedures.
- Collaborated with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement client services.
Patient Care Technician
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, or other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Warehouse Associate
Lowes Distribution Center
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Directed items according to established routing schemes using computer-controlled keyboards and scanning equipment to assist mail-sorting processes.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Fostered positive working relationships with internal staff members while providing superior customer service.
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Checked all outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy prior to dispatch.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Inspected returned merchandise for damage or defect before restocking shelves or returning it back to suppliers and vendors.
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
- Handled hazardous materials safely following prescribed regulations.
Team Member
Amazon Warehouse
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
- Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity.
- inspected product for damage and reported it in system database immediately.
- Lifted and stowed away products up to 50 lbs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Keystone College
La Plume, PA05-2018
High School Diploma -
Old Forge High School
Old Forge, PA06-2014
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Patient Education
- Information Protection
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Observation
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Clinical Training
- Infection Control Standards
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Basic Computer Knowledge
- Great Organization Skills
- Adaptable
- Conflict de-escalation
- ADL assistance
- Patient support
Accomplishments
- While attending Keystone College, my research group project was chosen to present at a event that was limited to a select few research projects.
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
CHS Moses Taylor Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Lowes Distribution Center
04.2022 - 05.2023
Team Member
Amazon Warehouse
09.2020 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Old Forge High School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Keystone College
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
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