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Kayleigh Ellis

Bandera,TX

Summary

Compassionate individual seeking to serve and work with individuals, families and communities to enhance and contribute to their well-being. I am currently a student at Our Lady of the Lake University obtaining my Bachelors in social work, I am expected to graduate in spring of 2024.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Nursing Assistant

Kerrville State Hospital
01.2022 - Current
  • Work with patients to provide emotional support and closely monitor changes to behavior.
  • Quickly identify problematic changes in patient behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records.
  • Enhance patient care by creating and maintaining visual calendar of social, recreational and education activities.
  • Supervise safety, behavior and patients actions during scheduled trips off campus.
  • Provide patient care services under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide quality psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient setting
  • Work involves providing emergency, health, and personal care services to patients; observing, reporting and documenting, in an electronic record, patient conditions and behaviors; interacting with
  • Maintain direct and on-going therapeutic interactions with patients to promote living and social skills.
  • A member of the recovery team or admissions team, provides verbal and supportive documentation concerning individual patient behaviors, progress or lack thereof, towards treatment and goals.

Nanny

Care.com Inc
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation and morning routine.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.

Infant Teacher

The Learning Stampede
09.2019 - 02.2021
  • Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
  • Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
  • Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
  • Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

Supervisor

Burks Outlet
05.2016 - 08.2018
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX
05.2024

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Blessed Hope Academy
Bandera, TX
06.2015

Skills

  • Patient Recreational Activities
  • Emotional Support
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Active Listening
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Developing Client Trust
  • Creative Thinking
  • Individualized Care
  • Patient Care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Emergency Situations
  • Vital Signs Management
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Mental Health
  • Support Personal Needs
  • Maintain Patient Safety
  • Patient Activity Documentation
  • Behavior Management Techniques
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Infant, Toddler and Preschool Curricula
  • Child Supervision
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Certified in Early Childhood Education
  • First Aid
  • Staff Development
  • Office Administration
  • Resolving Complaints
  • Charging
  • Problem-solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Advocacy
  • Written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Documentation
  • Redirection skills
  • CPR

Timeline

Psychiatric Nursing Assistant

Kerrville State Hospital
01.2022 - Current

Nanny

Care.com Inc
02.2021 - 12.2021

Infant Teacher

The Learning Stampede
09.2019 - 02.2021

Supervisor

Burks Outlet
05.2016 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Our Lady of The Lake University

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Northwest Vista College

High School Diploma -

Blessed Hope Academy

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