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Eliza Melkonyan

Saint Louis Park,MN

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Coordinator and Treater

Plymouth Psych Group
04.2022 - Current
  • Identify patients and provide consultation explaining the biopsychology behind TMS
  • Conduct benefits investigations with insurance and prepare a cost estimate
  • Complete initial Mappings with the patient and Provider and calibrate the TMS machine and treat patients for 36 sessions daily
  • Track patients' depression and OCD progress through PHQ-9, GAD-7, BDI, Y-BOCS and ensure daily check-ins.
  • Assist therapists with in clinic Chill Skills Program for children diagnosed with ASD to improve social and emotional skills
  • Coordinate care for patients within the clinic, analyze cases with providers and maintain accurate medical records

Parent Support Group Lead Organizer

PPG Health and Healing Fund
08.2024 - Current
  • Plan and organized the Parent Support Group
  • Create marketing materials and lead outreach efforts.
  • Apply for grants and funding opportunities for potential mental health-related research and programs
  • Assist with leading the group sessions

EEG Level III Technician

Minnesota Epilepsy Group
09.2021 - Current
  • Conducted electroencephalography neurodiagnostic testing to detect abnormalities, specifically seizures, on patients with epilepsy and those on other medical protocols
  • Performed and scanned multiple EEG studies live on patients of all ages, provided important documented summaries to physicians on abnormalities noted during the monitoring period.
  • Performed cognitive activation procedures on patients based on their medical history.
  • Provided important information pertinent to patients and/or guardians and answer any relevant questions.

Housing Stabilization Specialist

Residential Transitions, Inc.
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Worked with vulnerable adults to find and transition into stable housing
  • Completed certification courses Understanding Depression and Mental Health First Aid
  • Communicated and worked with adults with mental and/or physical disability both remotely and in person

Junior Counselor/Residential Assistant

St. Olaf College
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Created an inclusive, supportive and safe environment for over 100 St. Olaf Students.
  • Resolved conflicts, providing mental support and resources, organizing events and meetings on a weekly basis.
  • Mentored students in their academic and personal life by building individual connections and directing them to appropriate on and off-campus resources.
  • Had over 150 hours of training in leadership, inclusivity, conduct facilitation, team work and mental health first aid certification.
  • Juggled multiple responsibilities under high- stress environments, including administrative duties, in-staff relationships, crisis management and community building.

Research Intern

Cardiff University
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Assisted in transcribing pre-collected data in Exploring the Neural Benefits of DFD Play
  • Participated in lectures and seminars organized by TinytoTots Lab group at Cardiff University.
  • Co-authoring a journal publication for an online non-profit academic journal called Frontiers for Young Minds.
  • Trained and learned about brain imaging functionalities and use.

Green Floor Intern

Center for Early Socialization of Children
01.2019 - 02.2019
  • Assisted psychologists from the Armenian Psychological Association in working with children from ages 0-4 through the method of observation, communication, and analysis to provide them with the appropriate tools for socialization
  • Participated in seminars, where individual cases were analyzed and approaches to treatment were proposed and further implemented

Summer Staff, Camps, Conferences and Events Office

St. Olaf College
06.2018 - 09.2019
  • Organized 100+ events and conferences (e.g. professional development, athletic and academic camps, weddings, etc.) as well as engaging and supporting thousands of visitors on campus each summer
  • Responsible for hosting children and adults, accommodating a wide range of constituents
  • Set up space and provide operational and technical support for a variety of activities
  • Lead campus tours and provide customer support (on-call daily, 7 days/week)

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

University of St. Thomas
Minneapolis, MN
05-2027

Psychology, Management Studies, Race and Ethnic Studies

St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN
05.2021

High School Diploma - undefined

Mahindra United World College India
Pune, Maharashtra
05.2017

Skills

  • Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Troubleshooting, Data Entry, SPSS, Natus Neuroworks EEG Software, Vericle)
  • Electronic Health Records (EPIC, Practice Fusion, Clinicmind, Trakstar)

Languages

Armenian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Parent Support Group Lead Organizer

PPG Health and Healing Fund
08.2024 - Current

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Coordinator and Treater

Plymouth Psych Group
04.2022 - Current

EEG Level III Technician

Minnesota Epilepsy Group
09.2021 - Current

Housing Stabilization Specialist

Residential Transitions, Inc.
07.2021 - 09.2021

Research Intern

Cardiff University
06.2020 - 02.2021

Green Floor Intern

Center for Early Socialization of Children
01.2019 - 02.2019

Junior Counselor/Residential Assistant

St. Olaf College
08.2018 - 08.2021

Summer Staff, Camps, Conferences and Events Office

St. Olaf College
06.2018 - 09.2019

High School Diploma - undefined

Mahindra United World College India

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

University of St. Thomas

Psychology, Management Studies, Race and Ethnic Studies

St. Olaf College

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