Kalli Hale
Big Spring ,TX
Summary
Dynamic Rehabilitation Teacher II at Big Spring State Hospital with a proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through tailored educational programs. Skilled in communication with sensitive populations and adept at utilizing Microsoft tools for documentation. Highly motivated and adaptable, fostering collaborative environments that promote patient engagement and skill development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Teacher II
Big Spring State Hospital
Big Spring, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans specifically tailored to diverse learning needs of which include geriatric, adult needs, and psychiatric populations for multiple types of groups including Competency Education, Life Skills, Coping and Management Skills, Medication compliance and insight to mental health needs and resources.
- Fostered and facilitated a positive group environment promoting patient participation and collaboration.
- Utilized behavior management strategies to support individuals with behavioral challenges as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, case managers, registered nurses, dietitians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and physicians to enhance patient educational outcomes and assist with rehabilitation needs as seen fit.
- Provided one-on-one programming with patients as needed in order to enhance knowledge and understanding of material including communication, coping, and leisure skills and competency-based curriculum.
- Provide coverage as needed for additional team members
- Complete appropriate training such as CPR, TIPS, and Ilearn.
- Monitor diverse areas of multiple patient-centered departments and foster a safe and secure environment for all patients and staff.
- Complete referral process to specific groups and facilitate groups as needed.
- Utilize tools such as Microsoft word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Avatar on a daily basis to appropriately complete documentation and create spreadsheets as needed while also communicating with multiple interdisciplinary services.
- Enhanced curriculum by integrating therapeutic activities aligned with treatment goals and identified barriers.
- Complete intake admission assessments within 72 hours including a Functional Skills Assessment and COPSD Assessment.
Rehabilitation Technician IV
Big Spring State Hospital
Big Spring, TX
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Created new employee booklets for incoming staff, introduced staff to operations within the department such as session plan training and where to locate all materials within the department.
- Provide additional training to staff as needed in areas of providing programming, session plan training, and how to implement changes within scheduled programming.
- Collaborated with multiple staff to implement individualized programming for patients.
- Conduct multiple programming and groups for patients individualized to their needs and barriers within treatment as identified by physician.
- Monitor and maintain a safe environment for all patients and staff within a specific area.
- Provide emotional support and redirection to patients as needed.
- Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
Rehabilitation Technician III
Big Spring State Hospital
Big Spring, TX
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Conduct and lead multiple groups for patients of which included subjects such as life skills, competency, wellness, insight to medication and mental health, COPSD.
- Created individualized session plans that fit the needs of the patients and their specific needs.
- Document accordingly regarding all progress, events, and changes within patient observation, including class and group participation.
- Respond timely to emails, light clerical work such as answering phones and utilizing Microsoft programs on a daily basis such as Word, Outlook, Teams.
- Provide department-wide inservices at least once a quarter.
- monitor patient areas and provide and safe and secure environment for all patients and staff while providing emotional support and redirection as needed.
- Cover multiple positions within the department as needed.
Rehabilitation Technician II
Big Spring State Hospital
Big Spring, TX
05.2019 - 04.2021
- facilitate and lead multiple group sessions for patients that include life skills, communication, socialization, and enhancing coping mechanisms
- Create individualized session plans for groups based on the patients individual needs and barriers as identified by the physician.
- Document timely and accordingly for patients group progress and participation, changes in behaviors, and daily activities.
- Monitor designated patient areas and provide a safe and secure environment for all patients and staff.
- Provide rehabilitation activities that promote socialization, communication, and appropriate living skills.
- Take patients to off-campus community volunteering services once per week.
- Light clerical work on a daily basis which includes answering phone calls, responding to emails in a timely manner, and utilize multiple Microsoft programs including Word, Outlook, Teams.
Rehabilitation Technician I
Big Spring State Hospital
Big Spring, TX
09.2018 - 05.2019
- facilitate and lead multiple group sessions for patients that include life skills, communication, socialization, and enhancing coping mechanisms
- Create individualized session plans for groups based on the patients individual needs and barriers as identified by the physician.
- Document timely and accordingly for patients group progress and participation, changes in behaviors, and daily activities.
- Monitor designated patient areas and provide a safe and secure environment for all patients and staff.
- Provide rehabilitation activities that promote socialization, communication, and appropriate living skills.
- Take patients to off-campus community volunteering services once per week.
- Light clerical work on a daily basis which includes answering phone calls, responding to emails in a timely manner, and utilize multiple Microsoft programs including Word, Outlook, Teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX07.2026
Skills
- Communication skills with sensitive populations
- Highly motivated and fast learner
- Dependable, flexible, adaptable to all changes in environment
- Timely
Timeline
Rehabilitation Teacher II
Big Spring State Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Rehabilitation Technician IV
Big Spring State Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2023
Rehabilitation Technician III
Big Spring State Hospital
04.2021 - 01.2023
Rehabilitation Technician II
Big Spring State Hospital
05.2019 - 04.2021
Rehabilitation Technician I
Big Spring State Hospital
09.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Abilene Christian University