MELISA H DORSEY
Winnfield,La
Summary
Efficient and reliable Skilled Mental Health Technician with Patient Care Technician degree 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. Dedicated Mental Health with impressive mental health expertise and crisis intervention certification. Delivered exceptional patient support in community-based treatment facility and contributed to many patients' status improvements. Superb communications skills and compassionate nature enabled positive outcomes in challenging environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Autumn Leaves Nursing Home
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care.
Vaccination Assistant
VIEDMEND HEALTHCARE STAFFING, LLC
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Strengthened client relationships through consistent follow-up communication and efficient problem resolution.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals in timely manner.
Mental Health Technician
Southern Medical Staffing
02.2020 - 05.2024
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
- Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN or medical professional.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN or social worker medical professional.
- 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.
Travel CNA
Alegiant Health Service
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations, adapting to the unique needs of each assignment.
- Promoted overall wellbeing by assisting patients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and mobility support.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient information, ensuring compliance with facility policies and regulations.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Exceeded performance expectations by consistently receiving praise from supervisors for adaptability and dedication to exceptional patient care during travel assignments.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Travel CNA
Shiftkey
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations, adapting to unique needs of each assignment.
- Promoted overall wellbeing by assisting patients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and mobility support.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive care during travel assignments.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Mental Health Technician
Hardtner Medical Center/ Life Phases
02.2012 - 11.2021
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Charted on each patient daily.
PCA
Winn Parish Medical Center
07.2011 - 09.2018
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Supported needs of 7-12+ residents under long-term care.7-12
Education
AAS - Practical Nursing
Central Louisiana Technical College
Winnfield, LA12-2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Class
Parkview Care Center
Winnfield, LA05.1995
High School Diploma - Fine Arts
Dodson High School
Dodson, LA1985
Skills
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Feeding assistance expert
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
MHT-AED-CPI Licensed specialist
- Adaptable
- Stress reduction techniques
- Family engagement
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient protection
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Autumn Leaves Nursing Home
06.2023 - 11.2024
Vaccination Assistant
VIEDMEND HEALTHCARE STAFFING, LLC
11.2022 - 06.2024
Travel CNA
Shiftkey
03.2022 - 06.2022
Travel CNA
Alegiant Health Service
01.2022 - 10.2022
Mental Health Technician
Southern Medical Staffing
02.2020 - 05.2024
Mental Health Technician
Hardtner Medical Center/ Life Phases
02.2012 - 11.2021
PCA
Winn Parish Medical Center
07.2011 - 09.2018
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Class
Parkview Care Center
High School Diploma - Fine Arts
Dodson High School
AAS - Practical Nursing
Central Louisiana Technical College
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