Michael Dacey
Mahopac,New York
Summary
Driven and dedicated practical nursing graduate seeking a licensed practical nursing position to apply advanced knowledge and skills in delivering exceptional patient care. Committed to utilizing evidence-based practice, critical thinking abilities, and leadership qualities to contribute to a dynamic health care team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Mental Health Worker
Four Winds Hospitals
Katonah, NY
07.2019 - Current
- Maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment
- Part of a larger team consisting of doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers
- Work directly with patients assisting in group therapy, monitoring mental state, offering individualized extra support when needed
- Provides crisis intervention services in emergency situations
- Assisting the patients with activities of daily living (ADL's)
- Records daily progress notes on patients
- Specialized training in restraint and seclusion
Mental Health Worker- Per Diem
New York Presbyterian Westchester BH Center
White Plains, NY
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
- Actively listened to clients' concerns while providing empathy and understanding.
- Adapted therapeutic approaches based on each patient's unique needs and preferences.
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Resident Assistant
University of Hartford Residential Life
West Hartford, CT
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked on a 16-member staff, responsible for enforcing the University of Hartford's policies, assisting, advising, and becoming a resource of information for students.
- Responded and assisted to needs of 40 residents living in the building.
- Assisted with resolving student conflicts and disputes.
- Devised various programs for residents, including social, educational and recreational programs.
Tour Leader
University of Hartford Admissions
West Hartford, CT
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Provides campus tours at the University of Hartford to prospective students and assists the perspective students in leaning their college decision process towards the University of Hartford.
- Assistance at admission events including Fall Preview days, Scholarship Days, and Accepted Students Days
Orientation Leader
University of Hartford Red Cap Orientation Team
West Hartford, CT
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Developed excellent written and verbal communication skills through working on a 56-member staff, answering questions of students and parents, and communicating in written form to my supervisors and fellow staff members.
- Mentored students on successful strategies for integrating into college life.
Wait Staff
Holy Smoke Restaurant
07.2010 - 08.2017
- Worked as part of the wait staff, assisted customers with requests and worked and catered multiple events and private parties.
Education
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Dutchess Boces
Poughkeepsie, NY06-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT05.2019
Skills
- Computer skills
- Organization
- Time management
- Public speaking
- Verbal communication skills
- Written communication skills
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
- The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
- Important early use of an AED
- Effective ventilations using a barrier device
- Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
- Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
Timeline
Mental Health Worker- Per Diem
New York Presbyterian Westchester BH Center
05.2021 - 02.2022
Senior Mental Health Worker
Four Winds Hospitals
07.2019 - Current
Resident Assistant
University of Hartford Residential Life
08.2018 - 05.2019
Orientation Leader
University of Hartford Red Cap Orientation Team
05.2017 - 06.2018
Tour Leader
University of Hartford Admissions
09.2016 - 05.2019
Wait Staff
Holy Smoke Restaurant
07.2010 - 08.2017
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Dutchess Boces
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Hartford
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