Ayla Sanders
Las Vegas
Summary
Aspiring mental health professional looking to advance my education and experience in therapeutic techniques to help individuals and families with mental health and interpersonal struggles. Committed to providing client centered compassionate care in a diverse clinical setting
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
TMS Coordinator
Nevada Mental Health
12.2023 - Current
- Serve as the primary point of contact for patients receiving Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Educate patients on the risks and benefits of TMS treatment for treatment resistant depression.
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, including intake interviews and symptom tracking
- Administer daily treatment of TMS therapy and build strong therapeutic rapport with clients by providing emotional support, active listening, and clear communication throughout treatment
- Guide patients through each step of the TMS process, explaining procedures, addressing concerns, and ensuring a calm, supportive environment
- Monitor patients before, during, and after sessions for safety, comfort, and adverse reactions, escalating to clinical staff as needed
- Document patient progress, mood changes, life changes and treatment responses in electronic health records (EHR) with attention to confidentiality and accuracy
- Collaborate daily with psychiatrists to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care that best suits the patients needs
- Advise on cases that required treatment adjustments or higher levels of care beyond TMS treatment
- Educate patients and their families about treatment expectations, aftercare, and mental health resources
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
Las Vegas, NV05.2023
Skills
- Patient Care & communication
- Empathy, active listening & rapport building
- Tracking & observing mental health symptoms
- Patient advocacy
- Crisis management
- Team collaboration
- Software: Microsoft Office, EMR systems
- Patient screening and intake
Professional Interests
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Couples & Family Therapy
- Culturally Responsive Counseling
- Community-Based Mental Health Services
Timeline
TMS Coordinator
Nevada Mental Health
12.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
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