Haley Edwards
Port Richey,FL
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
BayCare
Lutz, FL
03.2019 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as grooming, meals, or mobility when necessary.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Performed unit safety checks, ensuring environment is safe.
- Electronically charted ADL's, vitals, group therapy session behaviors and any changes in mental or physical status.
CNA
Private Family Client
New Port Richey, FL
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fivay High School
Hudson, FL05-2017
Skills
- Patient care
- Electronic charting
- Preceptor
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior observation
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Progress monitoring
- Mental health first aid
- Group therapy facilitation
- Vitals monitoring (Dinamap)
- Activities of daily living ADL assistance
- Rapport building
- CPR AED certified (RQI)
- CPI certified
Certification
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Florida Department of Public Health.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Mental Health First Aid Certification - National Council for Behavioral Health.
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification - Crisis Prevention Institute.
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
BayCare
03.2019 - Current
CNA
Private Family Client
03.2018 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Fivay High School