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Kristen Hughart

Huntington,WV

Summary

Caring Mental Health Tech willing to work as many hours per week as necessary. Recognized as being the most popular tech among staff and patients. Adept at providing mental health care services to people of different backgrounds. Effective communication and behavioral plan implementation abilities. Focused on enhancing the quality of life of patients. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Technician

Riverpark Hospital
Huntington, WV
03.2022 - Current
  • Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
  • Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.
  • Led individual and group therapy supporting prescribed procedures.
  • Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
  • Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
  • Assisted in transporting clients to appointments outside the facility when necessary.
  • Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
  • Created activities that promoted physical wellness, emotional stability, cognitive functioning, independent living skills and social interaction among patients.
  • Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
  • Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
  • Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
  • Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education, and life skills.
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
  • Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
  • Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
  • Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
  • Bathed, fed and dressed patients based on individual abilities.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans for patients.

Daycare Worker

Playmates Pre-school & Day Care
Kenova, WV
01.2018 - 07.2021
  • Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
  • Attended professional development workshops or conferences related to early childhood education topics.
  • Created lesson plans that incorporated activities to stimulate physical, social, emotional, cognitive growth of the children.
  • Assisted in potty training and diapering children as needed.
  • Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
  • Dressed children and changed diapers.
  • Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
  • Conducted reading classes for children to build foundational knowledge.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Recorded child behavior, food, and medication information for supervisors.
  • Enforced all health and safety standards set forth by state regulations for daycare facilities.
  • Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
  • Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
  • Cared for children in institutional settings.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
  • Collaborated with other childcare staff members on planning events or special projects related to childcare services.

Direct Care Worker

Rescare Homecare
Huntington, WV
10.2016 - 12.2017
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients by being a reliable source of support.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
  • Educated families on available resources that could enhance their quality of life.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Adapted strategies depending on individual needs while adhering to established protocols.
  • Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Miamisburg High School
Miamisburg, OH
05-2011

Skills

  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Family Support and Assistance
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Charting and Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Patient Assessment
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Suicide Prevention
  • De-Escalation Techniques

Timeline

Mental Health Technician

Riverpark Hospital
03.2022 - Current

Daycare Worker

Playmates Pre-school & Day Care
01.2018 - 07.2021

Direct Care Worker

Rescare Homecare
10.2016 - 12.2017

High School Diploma -

Miamisburg High School

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