Morgan Simmons
Maquoketa, IA,IA
Summary
Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior and helps develop treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Programmer
Imagine The Possibilities
04.2014 - Current
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- 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.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Administered medications to relieve symptoms and monitor effects on clients.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
- Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
Direct Support Professional
Community Care Inc.
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Care Giver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
02.2011 - 05.2012
- 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.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Education
GED -
Clinton Community College
Clinton, IA06.2011
Skills
- Programming Documentation
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Behavior Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Assessment
- Progress Monitoring
- Treatment Planning
- Individual and Community Advocacy
- Social Services Application Assistance
Timeline
Programmer
Imagine The Possibilities
04.2014 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Community Care Inc.
06.2013 - 03.2014
Care Giver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
02.2011 - 05.2012
GED -
Clinton Community College
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