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Melissa Brewer

Longview,TX

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated professional with a strong background in patient advocacy and mental health support at Behavioral Health Hospital. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through personalized care plans and effective communication. Skilled in teamwork and problem-solving, ensuring safety and comfort while fostering positive relationships with clients and families.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Myself

Myself
05.2017 - Current
  • Served as a dedicated advocate for patient needs when interacting with healthcare professionals or insurance companies.
  • Enhanced quality of life for patients with dementia by implementing cognitive stimulation activities tailored to individual needs.
  • Managed household tasks efficiently, creating a clean and organized living environment conducive to patient wellbeing.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, integrating recommendations from professionals into comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Provided emotional support to families by offering compassionate guidance on caregiving techniques and coping strategies.
  • Assisted patients with physical therapy exercises, promoting improved mobility and overall health outcomes.
  • Improved patient care by developing personalized care plans and maintaining detailed records of daily activities.
  • Ensured safety and comfort for patients through meticulous attention to detail in administering medications, hygiene assistance, and mobility support.
  • Coordinated healthcare appointments for patients, ensuring timely access to necessary medical services.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.

Preschool Teacher

Kid Kountry Learning Center
02.2011 - 05.2017
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.

Mental Health Technician

Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2010
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
  • Contributed to a culture of excellence within the facility by consistently upholding high standards of care and actively seeking opportunities for improvement.
  • Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and advance skillset.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and promote recovery.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts between patients, family members, and community support services to ensure a smooth transition.
  • Monitored patients'' progress, documenting changes in behavior and updating treatment plans accordingly.
  • Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
  • Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.

Preschool Teacher

Kid Kountry Learning Center
11.2000 - 01.2006
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance data, using assessment results to inform future instruction and guide goal-setting conversations with parents.
  • Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
  • Increased overall student comprehension by differentiating instruction based on individual needs and learning styles.
  • Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and parent communication strategies.
  • Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
  • Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
  • Managed diverse classrooms by adapting teaching methods to accommodate various learning abilities and styles.

Education

Arlington High School
Arlington, Tx

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Decision-making
  • Active listening
  • Customer relations
  • Calm under pressure

Timeline

Myself

Myself
05.2017 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Kid Kountry Learning Center
02.2011 - 05.2017

Mental Health Technician

Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2010

Preschool Teacher

Kid Kountry Learning Center
11.2000 - 01.2006

Arlington High School

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