Kristy Schuster
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Health and Wellness Coach with over 20 years of experience assessing fitness and advising clients on behavioral and lifestyle changes based on health conditions and goals. Personable professional involved with healthcare community and promoting education on healthy lifestyles to improve public health. Tailored healthcare and wellness plans based on patient needs and limitations to achieve outstanding results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Optavia
06.2015 - Current
- Strived to eliminate high-risk behavior through education, diet, exercise, stress reduction and clean living for clients.
- Assisted and coached clients during physical exercises to promote safety of clients and effectiveness of routines.
- Developed care plans and agendas for clients based on individual health concerns and advised on specific diet and exercise plans.
- Organized and led seminars and classes for interested clients, providing tips and advice for lifestyle changes and healthy living.
- Conducted initial interviews with clients to find measured baseline for BMI, cardio tolerance and strength.
Behavioral Interventionist
Broadway Elementary School
11.2012 - 03.2016
- Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
- Offered crisis counseling and intervention at school, home and in community to support student needs.
- Signed diagnostic assessments and individual plans of care to initiate client treatments.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Life Enrichment Director
Sullivan Park Assisted Living Community
08.2010 - 09.2012
- Increased resident socialization through implementation of wide range of fun, educational and family-oriented activities.
- Coordinated holiday decorating of facility, garnering help of residents and volunteer staff.
- Provided one-on-one programs and activities for residents unable to participate in group settings.
- Planned zoo trips, shopping excursions and religious worship opportunities for residents.
- Collaborated closely with residents, using effective communication to better understand favorite activities.
- Trained and supervised staff to consistently meet performance goals and customer service standards.
- Organized and oversaw special events such as birthday parties, tournaments and team-building activities.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Medication Technician
Devereux Cleo Wallace
08.2006 - 09.2008
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Milieu Counselor and Shift Supervisor
Jefferson Hills Residential Treatment Center
10.2003 - 07.2006
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
Behavioral Health Technician
Girls And Boystown
09.2001 - 09.2003
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Prepared and submitted daily [Type] reports to management.
- Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Administered medications to relieve symptoms and monitor effects on clients.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Carroll College
Helena, MT05.2001
Skills
- Behavioral Science
- Employee Communications
- Weight Loss Protocol
- Motivational Interviewing
- Promote Community Health
- Positive Reinforcement
- Data Evaluation
- Health Coaching
- Health and Wellness Education
- Goal Recommendations
- Customer Needs Assessments
Timeline
Independent Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Optavia
06.2015 - Current
Behavioral Interventionist
Broadway Elementary School
11.2012 - 03.2016
Life Enrichment Director
Sullivan Park Assisted Living Community
08.2010 - 09.2012
Medication Technician
Devereux Cleo Wallace
08.2006 - 09.2008
Milieu Counselor and Shift Supervisor
Jefferson Hills Residential Treatment Center
10.2003 - 07.2006
Behavioral Health Technician
Girls And Boystown
09.2001 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Carroll College
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