Katie Gist
Oklahoma City,OK - Oklahoma
Summary
Currently a Mental Health Technician dedicated to providing the best care to patients needing extensive mental health services . Compassionate, hard working and loyal. Strengths are work ethic and ability to handle constructive criticism. Passion is to work with kids and help them through their difficulties in a non-confrontational and understanding environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Developed rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
- Listened to patients concerns to developed paths/goals to better help in their emotional well being and therapies.
- Planned and lead groups on coping strategies,self-help techniques and social skills to better manage their mental health symptoms.
- Assisted providers in discharge planning by reporting changes in patient health and behavior from information gathered from group and individual therapies.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Attended Community Meetings in mornings to pick goals to complete for each shift to assist patients during their day.
Child Care Provider
Childtime Learning Center
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Ensured safety for all children during all activities throughout day.
- Provided kind and compassionate care.
- Improved children''s communication abilities by engaging them in age-appropriate conversations and storytelling sessions.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Established trusting relationships with families, maintaining open communication about their child's progress.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
Food Preparation Worker
SUBWAY®Restaurants
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Prepared ingredients according to precise specifications, resulting in consistent meal quality across all menu items.
- Utilized organizational skills to maintain orderly pantry system, simplifying ingredient retrieval during busy shifts.
- Managed time to juggle multiple meal preparations simultaneously and complete job duties on time.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Trained new staff members on proper food preparation techniques and kitchen safety protocols, fostering cohesive work environments.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in consistently arriving for scheduled shifts to meet service demands.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK05.2025
High School Diploma -
Putnam City North High School
Oklahoma City, OK05.2018
Skills
- Progress Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
- Empathy Development
- Patient Safety Management
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Self-Care Promotion
- Group Therapy
- Critical Thinking
- De-Escalation Techniques
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Child Care Provider
Childtime Learning Center
02.2020 - 02.2021
Food Preparation Worker
SUBWAY®Restaurants
01.2019 - 02.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Oklahoma City Community College
High School Diploma -
Putnam City North High School
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