Kellie Jett
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Diligent Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with solid foundation in providing compassionate counseling services. Proven track record of guiding clients through emotional challenges and fostering personal growth. Demonstrated ability in empathetic communication and effective therapeutic techniques.
Licensed counseling professional with proven ability to support clients in overcoming emotional and mental health issues. Known for achieving positive outcomes through evidence-based therapeutic practices and personalized treatment plans. Team-oriented with strong focus on collaboration and adaptable to changing client needs, demonstrating empathy and active listening skills.
Skilled Youth and Adolescent Counselor with strong background helping young clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Licensed by Texas.
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Pathways Group Counseling Center
10.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation, adhering to ethical standards and guidelines for professional practice.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a supportive and safe environment for self-exploration and growth.
- Enhanced client well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapy techniques and individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring comprehensive care for clients.
- Managed caseload of diverse clients, tailoring interventions to meet their unique needs and goals.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring intervention or support.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
Therapist Intern
Pediatric Psychotherapy Association
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
Elementary School Volunteer/ Middle School Volunte
Georgetown ISD
08.2005 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment for students.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts during school-wide events, ensuring seamless and successful execution.
- Aided classroom management by providing one-on-one support for students requiring additional assistance.
- Supervised recess periods, ensuring safety rules were followed while promoting healthy physical activity.
- Developed a positive rapport with students, making them feel comfortable asking questions or seeking help.
- Assisted in organizing school events, fostering a positive school culture and community involvement.
- Supported teachers in developing strategies to improve overall academic performance of students.
- Participated actively in PTA meetings, advocating for student needs and contributing ideas for program improvements.
Raising and Education Four Children
Self Employed
08.1998 - Current
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings.
- Developed team communications and information for smooth negotiations and meetings.
- Saved $ hundreds of dollars by researching and implementing cost-saving initiatives and creating fresh new approaches to long-standing problems.
- Developed exceptional attendance records with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival.
- Negotiated agreements between children and teachers to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving at required destinations ready to start immediately.
LVN, Mother/baby & PRN Medical/surgical
Georgetown Hospital System
02.1997 - 12.2002
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Worked with the multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering accu tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options, and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervisors.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections, and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
LVN Postpartum and Nursery & PRN Medical/surgical
Round Rock Hospital
01.1997 - 10.2000
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
LVN Floor Nurse & LVN Home Health Nurse
Interim Healt Hcare Inc.
08.1996 - 03.1998
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections, and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Worked with the multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Worked effectively within healthcare teams on successful treatment plans and care initiatives.
- Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervisors.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options, and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering accu tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LVN Floor Nurse
North Austin Medical Center
12.1996 - 12.1997
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized nursing plans and effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during difficult times.
Hospice Aide
Hospice Austin
02.1990 - 07.2005
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and a high level of emotional support.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve the dignity of dying patients and family members.
- Worked with peers, nurses and social workers in team meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 100-bed units by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Enabled family members'' involvement in the hospice experience through effective communication and emotional support.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights and interests to ensure that their wishes were respected during all stages of hospice care provision.
Nurse Assistant (certified)
Kelly Assisted Living
01.1990 - 12.1992
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
Education
Ph.D. - General Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2028
Master of Education - Counseling Psychology
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ashford University
San Diego, CA05.2018
Skills
- Active listening and communication
- Physical, emotional, and verbal violence understanding
- Intervention strategies and techniques
- Networking and relationship building
- Educational programming planning
- Charting and graphing
- Documentation understanding
- Safety policies and procedures
- Higher education practices knowledge
- Educational research
- Educational leadership
- Anxiety Management
- Empathy Development
- Depression Treatment
- Family therapy
- Self-Esteem Building
- Eating disorder treatment
- Life Transitions
- Multicultural Competence
- Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Sexual Health Education
- Grief and loss support
- Care Planning
- Psychotherapy Techniques
- Behavior monitoring
- Anger Management
- HIPAA
- Behavior Modification
- Adolescent Counseling
- Career guidance
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expert
- Mental Health Assessment
- Peer Counseling
- Family therapy background
- Parenting skills educator
- Specialized training in grief counseling
- Adolescent Development
- Extensive DSM-IV knowledge
- Decision-Making
- Building rapport
- Mental Health Support
- Intake assessments
- Client Counseling
- Treatment Plans
- Client Records Management
- Client Advocacy
- Grief counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Daily living activities educator
- Psychology
- Diagnostic ability
Accomplishments
Volunteer of the Year2009-2010 for Partners In Education of Georgetown ISD
Magna cum laude from Ashford University
Magna cum laude from Lamar University
Alpha Sigma Lambda
Golden Key International Honor Society
Tau Upsilon Alpha National Honor Society
National Organization for Human Services
Kappa Delta Phi Honor Society
The Society of Collegiate Leadership and Achievement
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Pathways Group Counseling Center
10.2021 - Current
Therapist Intern
Pediatric Psychotherapy Association
08.2020 - 09.2021
Elementary School Volunteer/ Middle School Volunte
Georgetown ISD
08.2005 - 05.2015
Raising and Education Four Children
Self Employed
08.1998 - Current
LVN, Mother/baby & PRN Medical/surgical
Georgetown Hospital System
02.1997 - 12.2002
LVN Postpartum and Nursery & PRN Medical/surgical
Round Rock Hospital
01.1997 - 10.2000
LVN Floor Nurse
North Austin Medical Center
12.1996 - 12.1997
LVN Floor Nurse & LVN Home Health Nurse
Interim Healt Hcare Inc.
08.1996 - 03.1998
Hospice Aide
Hospice Austin
02.1990 - 07.2005
Nurse Assistant (certified)
Kelly Assisted Living
01.1990 - 12.1992
Master of Education - Counseling Psychology
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ashford University
Ph.D. - General Psychology
Liberty University
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