MIKAYLA KILTS
Albany
Summary
Dedicated and motivated psychology graduate with a strong academic background and hands-on internship experience. Dependable and punctual with a clean driving record. Can work collaboratively with a team as well as independently. Quick learner with keen attention to detail and focused on meeting deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Assistant
Ellis Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Support the treatment team in maintain a therapeutic milieu
- Perform assigned patient care activities and will aid with all aspects of patient’s bath, personal care and assist with providing patient nourishment
- Obtain and record objective patient data and patient care activities performed on the appropriate form in the medical record
- Assist with patient activity using correct body mechanics and transfer techniques
- Perform one to one observation for patient protection and communicate observations, maintain a clean, safe environment for the patient and will assist in maintaining a neat, well organized work area
- Facilitate groups and activities and document on the appropriate form in the medical record
GENERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES INTERN
Dauphin County Children And Youth
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Data gathering skills, including the opportunity to shadow gathering information from clients, collaterals, and records for effective casework practice
- Assessment/Intervention/Termination Skills, including the opportunity to shadow how to assess risk factors related to child maltreatment; to observe and implement various intervention strategies effective in child welfare casework practice; and to develop closure skills
- Interviewing skills, including the opportunity to shadow how to plan and conduct interviews with individuals and with families receiving child welfare services
- Recording skills, including the opportunity to shadow how to write assessment summaries, letters, and summaries of involvement with clients, and other related paperwork
- Relationship building and interpersonal skills, including the opportunity to work with clients, other professionals, and supervisor
- Professional attributes and attitudes, including the opportunity to develop skills reflecting social work values and ethics and to participate in professional development
PATIENT SAFETY COMPANION
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
11.2017 - 05.2022
- Provides constant observation and companionship to assigned at-risk patients (confused, disoriented, combative, suicidal) to ensure patient's safety while in the hospital setting
- Monitors for and intervenes and prevents patients from any type of self-harm activity
- Protects patients from falls, dislodging IV lines, O2 apparatus, catheters, and/or drains and dressings
- Assisting with basic care to assure patient's comfort under the direct supervision of the responsible registered nurse
- Demonstrates active listening skills, clear communication, and empathetic presence with the patient, family and health care team
PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
11.2017 - 05.2022
- Responsible for electronically receiving, reviewing, and processing patient diet orders, menus, and diet requests for patients on assigned units
- Assist patients with meal selections at bedside reviewing/correcting choices and passing diet information along to patients per prescribed diet
- Responsible for the delivery and pick-up of patient trays, special requests, and needs in-between food delivery
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment, and removing trash
- Serve as a liaison between nursing, food services, and the patient
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
Penn State Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA08.2024
Skills
- Time management
- Active listening
- Positive attitude
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Organization
- Empathetic
- Behavioral management
- De-escalation techniques
Timeline
Mental Health Assistant
Ellis Hospital
09.2024 - Current
GENERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES INTERN
Dauphin County Children And Youth
05.2024 - 06.2024
PATIENT SAFETY COMPANION
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
11.2017 - 05.2022
PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
11.2017 - 05.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
Penn State Harrisburg
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