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Shelby cotten

Pensacola

Summary

Skilled Mental Health Technician with Psychology degree and extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in large residential treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Technician

Baptist Behavioral Health
10.2024 - Current
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
  • Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
  • Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
  • Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.

Substitute Teacher

Escambia County School District
08.2024 - Current
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.

Student Volunteer- Equine Assisted Therapist

Mississippi State University Extension Service
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Incorporated equine with therapeutic intervention for children with a broad scale of disabilities.
  • Established a trusting relationship with the children to maximize ability to aid in their success towards their individualized goals.
  • Worked with instructors and parents to create and adapt individualized plans, implementing a variety of methods to optimize improvement for each child and maintain a supportive atmosphere.
  • Utilized the opportunity to apply and gain a deeper understanding of undergraduate studies and gained therapeutic experience

Equine Summer Camp Counselor

Ace's Place
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Initiated and executed a summer camp to teach young kids the responsibilities of being a horse owner and/or provide coaching to help better their horsemanship abilities
  • Devised and implemented monthly schedules, coordinated with counselors on supplies necessary (budget, meals, schedule, ect.), while effectively communicating this information with parents and children
  • Remain aware of all possible dangers to ensure a safe environment

Private Child Caregiver

The Lindsey Family
12.2018 - 08.2022
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
05-2024

Skills

  • Family support and assistance
  • Care plan development
  • Behavioral management
  • Suicide prevention
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Behavior management
  • Clinical documentation
  • Compassionate care
  • Relationship building
  • Patient protection
  • Patient advocacy
  • Emergency intervention
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Crisis intervention
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Collaborative treatment planning

Certification

  • Educators Certification-Sub teacher, State of Florida Escambia County School District - August 2024
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS)- American Heart Association

Timeline

Mental Health Technician

Baptist Behavioral Health
10.2024 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Escambia County School District
08.2024 - Current

Student Volunteer- Equine Assisted Therapist

Mississippi State University Extension Service
08.2023 - 05.2024

Equine Summer Camp Counselor

Ace's Place
05.2023 - 08.2023

Private Child Caregiver

The Lindsey Family
12.2018 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Mississippi State University

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