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Brittanie Strickland

Heidelberg,MS

Summary

I am a 8 year knowledgeable Mental Health Recreation Therapist Assistant that is committed to providing quality programming to diverse range of individuals. Skilled in leading engaging activities, organizing events and developing creative solutions to best serve needs. Dedicated mental health professional with impressive mental health expertise in the specialization of recreation therapy program development. Delivered exceptional patient support in treatment facilities and contributed to many patients' status improvements. Superb communications skills and compassionate nature enabled positive outcomes in challenging environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Psychiatric Technician/ Recreation Therapist Assistant

GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
03.2021 - 11.2023
  • Evaluate patients' physical and mental states every day, taking vital signs and noting levels of mental alertness and functioning
  • Train oncoming new hires
  • Completes every 15 minutes rounding on patients
  • Lead therapeutic group activities for patients
  • Maintains all information as confidential
  • Ensure the safety of all assigned patients
  • Report changes in patients’ behaviors to the medical team
  • Participates in team meetings to manage and plan patient care
  • Responds to work emails in a timely manner
  • Helping patients with personal care.
  • Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
  • Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.

Pharmacy Cashier

WALMART SUPER CENTER
03.2021 - 09.2022
  • Preformed constant sales, with optimal costumer service in a very fast paced environment
  • Assisted in training new employees
  • Greeted and assisted customers in finding items they need and provided personal customer service
  • Operated and balanced a cash register /stock shelves
  • Answered telephone and notified patients on will-call list while adhering to HIPPA
  • Worked close with pharmacist to efficiently process customers medications.

Recreation Therapist Tech

SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FACILITY
05.2018 - 03.2021
  • Plans and provides recreational therapy services for individuals and/or groups which benefit their physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being
  • Completes required documentation on patients which includes assessments and progress notes
  • Monitors physical activity level assigned to patients and maintains the safest environment possible during activity groups. Monitors use of equipment and supplies. Leads and co-leads additional groups as needed on assigned units as requested
  • Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
  • Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy.
  • Conducted patient evaluations to identify mental, emotional, social and physical aptitudes, assess abilities and identify conditions suitable for recreational interventions.
  • Encouraging patient participation and independence in recreational activities.
  • Planned on and off campus activities and field trips
  • Completes monthly calendars and set up flyers in a timely manner.

Recreation Therapist Tech

Alliance health Center
10.2016 - 05.2018
  • Planned and implemented a medically approved program of therapeutic recreational activities for patients with disabilities or illness using music, community outings, arts and crafts, games, and socialization activities
  • Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
  • Trained intern students
  • Trained oncoming new hires for the job position
  • Maintained detailed records outlining patient treatment plans, progress updates, treatment adjustments, goal achievements and outcomes.
  • Conducted patient evaluations to identify mental, emotional, social and physical aptitudes, assess abilities and identify conditions suitable for recreational interventions.
  • Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent recreation leisure activities.
  • Planned for special events, birthdays, ceramic competitions
  • Completed monthly calendars and set up flyers in a timely manner
  • Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation -

JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
04.2016

high school diploma -

HEIDELBERG HIGH SCHOOL
05.2012

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Behavior Monitoring
  • Behavioral Health
  • Recreational Activity Planning
  • Encouragement and Motivation
  • Decision-Making
  • Group Therapy
  • Vital Signs Documentation/Monitoring
  • Patient Assessment
  • Active Listening
  • Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
  • Ability to Multi-task
  • Detailed and Organized
  • Computer Skills (Proficient in Word Document / Excel)
  • Great Time Management
  • Great Leadership Skills
  • Great at Documenting and Taking Notes
  • Willing to Adjust and Learn New Things
  • Great Communication Skills
  • Emergency Response

Certification

  • CPR
  • CPI
  • Pharmacy Technician

References

UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Mental Health Psychiatric Technician/ Recreation Therapist Assistant

GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
03.2021 - 11.2023

Pharmacy Cashier

WALMART SUPER CENTER
03.2021 - 09.2022

Recreation Therapist Tech

SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FACILITY
05.2018 - 03.2021

Recreation Therapist Tech

Alliance health Center
10.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation -

JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY

high school diploma -

HEIDELBERG HIGH SCHOOL

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