Keely Stewart
Ogdensburg,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapy Aide
St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center
Ogdensburg, NY
05.2015 - Current
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings
Certified Nursing Assistant
United Helpers Nursing Home
Ogdensburg, NY
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
No Degree - Applied Psychology
SUNY Canton
Canton, NYGED -
Hugh C. Williams High School
Canton, NY08.2000
Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Major Depression
- Client Needs Assessment
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Precautionary Measures
- Direct Supervision
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Progress Documentation
- Recording Vital Signs
- Admission Procedures
- Direct Patient Care
- Progress Notes Updates
- Emotional Support
- Individual Support
- Safety Protocols
- Client Coping Mechanisms
- Clients Rights
- Building rapport
Timeline
Mental Health Therapy Aide
St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center
05.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
United Helpers Nursing Home
05.2013 - 05.2015
No Degree - Applied Psychology
SUNY Canton
GED -
Hugh C. Williams High School