Chivon Evans

Oversaw bookkeeping, sales, and culinary tasks for the business.

• Monitored patient behavior and provided support during therapeutic activities.
• Assisted in implementing treatment plans under the direction of mental health professionals.
• Documented patient progress and reported changes to the care team for further assessment.
• Supported daily living activities, fostering a safe and encouraging environment for patients.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and interventions.
• Conducted safety checks, ensuring compliance with facility protocols and guidelines.
• Engaged patients in group discussions to promote communication and social skills development.
• Participated in training sessions to improve knowledge of mental health practices and crisis intervention techniques.
• Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
• Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
• Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
• Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
• Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
• Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
• Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

February 2008 - June 2010

Specialty Personal Home Care | Providence, RI

Healthcare Services

I loved this position, I worked with such a diverse set of clients. On this job I was exposed to many different age groups and different illnesses. From Mental Illness to Drug Abuse, to some who just needed companionship and a little house cleaning.

Assisted in healthcare duties by tracking vital signs and managing medication following instructions from registered nurses and physiotherapists.

Administer bedside and personal care, such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance.

Prepared and maintained records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.

Performed housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands.

Cared for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care and help in adjusting to new lifestyles.

Instructed and advised clients on issues such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition and infant care.

Planned, shopped for, and prepared meals, including special diets, and assist families in planning, shopping for, and preparing nutritious meals.

Participated in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing

CERTIFICATION

CNA

May 2010

International Health Care

Went back to get my Certification as a CNA in May because it had expired. Also obtained my HHA. Wonderful class this was, kept me on my toes.



SKILLS

Personal Care,. Lifting and Transferring Patients,ADL's, Taking Vital Signs, Documenting Care Expert

Nancy Whitman

RN Tewksbury Hospital

978-251-1310

Charles Palmer

Unit Supervisor

Tewksbury Hospital 978-851-7321