SHAWNA MEDLER
Colbert
Summary
Excellent communication and computer skills including MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Meets deadlines and works with a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, multicultural awareness and adaptability. 20+ years of experience in serving children, adolescents, adults and geriatric populations of and socio-economic backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Texoma Medical Center- BHC
Sherman
01.2012 - Current
- Coordinated with physicians to assess patient requirements for optimal care in a hospital setting
- Developed and communicated action plans for families to support patient recovery and ongoing improvement
- Maintained a positive environment to minimize patient violence risk while adapting to diverse personalities
- Exercises adaptive capacity in response to multiple personalities and transitioning to a different scenario depending on the priority of needs
- Work with the admissions supervisor, nurses and social workers as part of the intake process.
- Use project management knowledge in order to pivot between all 4 units in the facility from Acute, Stabilization, Progressive, and Transitional levels with little supervision
- Ensures patient safety by renewing classes every quarter and by keeping up with the latest technology, CPR certifications and EKG
- Knowledge in the proper review of identification, insurance cards, and HIPPA-related paperwork in order to stay in compliance.
Child and Adolescent Case Manager
Texoma Community Center
Sherman
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Led daily skills training for 1 to 8 children and adolescents in anger management, pro-social behaviors, communication skills, and compliance with rules.
- Facilitated referrals to external resources for children and adolescents, improving medication management and psychiatric appointment compliance.
- Provided skills training to parents to enhance parenting abilities and strengthen child-parent relationships.
- Managed case load and daily deadlines for all paperwork
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Biology
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK01-2010
Skills
- Project management
- Development planning
- Organized
- Multi-tasking
- Adaptable
- Flexible
- Quick learner
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Texoma Medical Center- BHC
01.2012 - Current
Child and Adolescent Case Manager
Texoma Community Center
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Biology
Southeastern Oklahoma State University