Cheyenne Todd
Evansville
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Technician with hands-on experience providing support in mental health settings. Skilled in conducting patient assessments, implementing therapeutic techniques and maintaining detailed clinical documentation. Demonstrated ability to build rapport with patients of diverse backgrounds while advocating for needs and facilitating treatment plans. Noteworthy impact includes improved patient participation in therapy sessions and reduced escalation incidents through effective communication and crisis intervention strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Photographer
Phoenix Down Photography
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Dedicated Creative entrepreneur providing an authentic, relaxed, and engaging photography service for clients. Able to communicate creative and artistic vision to clients and individuals to ensure their understanding. Effective leadership skills in both a photo session and educational setting.
- Photographs / Films weddings and other sessions
- Edits photos & delivers galleries to clients
- Client management and communication
- SEO management for the website and Social Media Manager
- Dedicated Creative entrepreneur providing an authentic, relaxed, and engaging photography service for clients. Able to communicate creative and artistic vision to clients and individuals to ensure their understanding. Effective leadership skills in both a photo session and educational setting.
Mental Health Tech.
Deaconess Cross Pointe
Evansville
02.2019 - 04.2023
- Monitored vital signs including pulse, respirations and blood pressure & reported changes to nursing staff.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in daily living activities to promote patient independence.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to support patient engagement and wellbeing.
- Tracked patient movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
- Documented patient interactions and progress in electronic health records.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques during emergencies.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and patient care procedures.
Patient Care Assistant
Brentwood Springs
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Monitored vital signs including pulse, respirations and blood pressure & reported changes to nursing staff.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Tracked patient movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
- Conducted safety checks to ensure a secure environment for patients.
- Supported crisis intervention efforts during high-stress situations.
- Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Facilitated groups with patients during the evenings
Clerical Associate
Oasis Dementia Care
Evansville
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Organized and maintained filing systems for easy access to documents.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring timely distribution to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with data entry into databases, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality of information.
- Performed receptionist duties such as greeting visitors and answering calls.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Studio Art, Emphasis in Fine Art and Photography
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IndianaSkills
- Analytical thinking
- Group counseling
- Time management
- Electronic health records
- Crisis intervention
- Vital signs assessment
- Behavior management
- De-escalation techniques
- Team coordination
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance Photographer
Phoenix Down Photography
01.2021 - Current
Mental Health Tech.
Deaconess Cross Pointe
02.2019 - 04.2023
Patient Care Assistant
Brentwood Springs
07.2016 - 05.2019
Clerical Associate
Oasis Dementia Care
07.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor's of Science - Studio Art, Emphasis in Fine Art and Photography
University of Southern Indiana