Kenyata Nelson
Detroit,MI
Summary
Dynamic Mental Health Assistant with proven expertise in crisis intervention and mental health awareness, honed at NaNa’s Caring Hands and other notable healthcare facilities. Skilled in care plan development and problem-solving, I significantly improved patient well-being and facilitated efficient healthcare team communication. Passionate about employing self-care strategies to enhance patient care quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Assistant
NaNa’s Caring Hands
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate support and care in one-on-one and group settings.
- Participated in staff training programs to expand knowledge of best practices in the field of mental health support.
- Provided crisis intervention services, ensuring timely response and appropriate action during emergency situations.
Mental Health Assistant
Quality Behavioral Health
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate support and care in one-on-one and group settings. And designed to target underserved communities with company's mobile intervention unit
Medical Courier
Vibra Lab
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to facilitate smooth coordination of specimen pick-up and delivery processes.
Nursing Aide
St. Joseph’ Manor Living Facility
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and positioning.
- Assisted nurses with daily tasks, improving overall efficiency of the healthcare team.
- Performed vital sign checks and reported any abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections.
- Delivered high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, toileting assistance, helping maintain patient dignity while promoting independence whenever possible.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Patient Support Assistant
Stonecrest Behavioral Health Hospital (ACADIA)
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, improving overall efficiency and quality of service.
Education
GED -
Ross
Southfield, MI04-2003
Skills
- Detroit Wayen integrated health network skills and certification
- Mental health awareness
- Self-care strategies
- Suicide prevention
- Substance abuse
- Problem-solving
- Behavior observation
- Care plan development
- Crisis intervention
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
Nada-Acupuncture Detoxifiction Specialist. Recipient Rights Complaints Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network certification
Timeline
Mental Health Assistant
NaNa’s Caring Hands
01.2024 - Current
Mental Health Assistant
Quality Behavioral Health
02.2022 - 01.2024
Medical Courier
Vibra Lab
04.2020 - 01.2022
Nursing Aide
St. Joseph’ Manor Living Facility
05.2018 - 04.2020
Patient Support Assistant
Stonecrest Behavioral Health Hospital (ACADIA)
11.2017 - 02.2018
GED -
Ross
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