Kelli Knight
Pensacola,Florida
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health Technician with Trauma Informed certification and extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in large residential treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Baptist Healthcare System Inc.
06.2022 - Current
- Empowered patients by setting realistic goals, encouraging personal growth, and celebrating achievements throughout the recovery process.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, contributing valuable insights to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and promote recovery.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as grooming, meal preparation, or mobility when necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
- Collect vital signs daily.
Instructional Behavioral Assistant
Escambia County School District
09.2003 - 07.2022
- Improved student behavior by implementing customized behavioral intervention plans.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address individual students'' behavioral needs for better classroom dynamics.
- Enhanced student learning experiences by providing one-on-one support and guidance on social skills development.
- Reduced instances of negative behaviors in the classroom through consistent reinforcement of positive actions.
- Developed personalized strategies to assist students in overcoming emotional, mental, and social challenges.
- Facilitated small group activities focused on developing appropriate social interactions among peers for improved relationships at school.
- Follows specific training, applies crisis intervention techniques to students with aggressive behavior and restrains violent students as needed.
Home Health Aide
Home Instead Seniors Care
06.2011 - 08.2016
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Prepare meals for clients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Specialty Center Of Pensacola
05.1996 - 06.2001
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Virginia College of Pensacola
Pensacola, FL12.2015
Skills
- Behavior Observation
- Patient Safety Monitoring
- Crisis Intervention
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Strategies
- Stress reduction techniques
- Multicultural Competence
- Rapport Building
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital Signs Collection
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
Mental Health Technician Certification:
CPI Training , April 2024
Ukeria Training, April 2024
Paraeducator Certification:
Trauma - Informed Approach, January 2020
Safety-Care:
Behavioral Safety Training, November 2020
School Age Children
Advance Skills Module
Lifelines to the classrooms workshops:
I- Learning Strategies
II- Behavior Management
III- Working with children with Disabilities
Nursing Certification:
CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant, June 1995
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Baptist Healthcare System Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
Home Instead Seniors Care
06.2011 - 08.2016
Instructional Behavioral Assistant
Escambia County School District
09.2003 - 07.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Specialty Center Of Pensacola
05.1996 - 06.2001
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Virginia College of Pensacola
Mental Health Technician Certification:
CPI Training , April 2024
Ukeria Training, April 2024
Paraeducator Certification:
Trauma - Informed Approach, January 2020
Safety-Care:
Behavioral Safety Training, November 2020
School Age Children
Advance Skills Module
Lifelines to the classrooms workshops:
I- Learning Strategies
II- Behavior Management
III- Working with children with Disabilities
Nursing Certification:
CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant, June 1995
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