Nina M. Minnion

• Contacted patients' relatives to coordinate family visits and conferences.
• Identified and addressed individual problems using clinical team recommendations and solutions.
• Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
• Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
• Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
• Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
• Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.

• Engage in counseling and support to a diverse group of clients with DSM - emotionally disturbed, mentally impaired, or disabled patients
• Advocating for my clients and identifying their personal needs
• Assisting my colleagues in client assessments, documenting their care and notifying my colleagues of any changes
• Coordinating mental health care services and ensuring the safety of at high risk individuals
• Advocating for a systemic approach to risk management specifically for patients who could cause harm themselves and/or to others
• Planning and implementing resident social activities on and off facility grounds
• Provides on-going safe environment and performs routine procedures as assigned
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with mental health practices.
• Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.
• Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
• Assisted in developing and implementing treatment plans for patients with various mental health disorders.
• Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
• Administered oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.

Assisting Clients with ADL’s and Instrumental ADLs

- Bathing and dressing, cleaning, laundry assisting them to and from any appointments.

-cooking and feeding and shopping .

• Assessed home environment for potential safety hazards or risks to the client's well-being.
• Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.