Kayley Mattis
Mohnton
Summary
I am a compassionate and dedicated nursing student with hands‑on clinical experience across diverse patient populations. My background in behavioral health has strengthened my therapeutic communication, patient advocacy, and ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams. I am eager to begin my career as a registered nurse and provide high‑quality, patient‑centered care that supports safety, dignity, and positive outcomes for both patients and their families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA
Reading, PA
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Used active listening, de‑escalation techniques, and trauma‑informed communication to support patients in crisis.
- Obtained vitals, assisted with intake assessments, and supported RNs with delegated tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA12-2026
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Psychology
Penn State Berks
Reading, PA04-2025
Skills
- Active listening
- Conflict de-escalation
- Clinical Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Therapeutic Communication
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
Certification
- Undergraduate Certificate Child Development (UCT), The Pennsylvania State University- Completed May 2025
- Stop the Bleed Certification, American College of Surgeons- Completed April 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association- Expires June 2027
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification, NIHSS- Expires March 2027
- QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), Gatekeeper Certification- Expires December 2027
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA
04.2024 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Penn State Harrisburg
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Psychology
Penn State Berks