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Sophie Brink

York,PA

Summary

Sympathetic, goal-oriented, and hard-working individual looking for a position as a Psychiatric Technician. Experienced in providing care to patients with a wide variety of Mental Health struggles, backgrounds, and Background in working with Child, Adolescent, and Adult Populations in both high, and low-acuity Levels of Care. Genuine in offering quality care to patients by building rapport, implementing treatment/behavioral plans and maintaining a safe and recovery-focused environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Worker

Sheppard Pratt Hospital
Towson, MD
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Core staff in the Adolescent Female Crisis Stabilization Unit.
  • Gained experience in working with various patient populations (Children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients).
  • Tasked with facilitating staff check-in's to assess a patient's
  • Gained Experience in working with individuals who struggle with various types of mental health issues including; PTSD, Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, DID, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, conduct Disorders, high aggression risk patients, as well as Co-occurring mental illnesses.
  • Communicated and collaborated with other clinical nursing staff, as well as: Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Therapists, and behavior Specialists/Analysts.
  • Tasked with facilitating various therapeutic and leisure groups, consisting of psychoeducation, group and individual leisure activities, art, music, and coping skill education.
  • Assisted in patient admission and discharges by completing safety searches, checking belongings, facilitating tours and providing information about the program.
  • Responsible for remaining aware of surroundings/keeping the therapeutic environment a safe and healing space for patients.
  • Encouraged patients to learn new, and use trustworthy coping skills that are most beneficial to each individual.
  • Held responsibility for using vital and quick decision making skills to mitigate crisis/life threatening situations.
  • Played a vital role in patient care by reporting observations, behaviors, and patient feelings to the care team in order to update and improve patient treatment plans.
  • Experienced in using safe hands-on techniques for necessary mental health or patient safety emergencies.
  • Used de-escalation techniques for high-emotion situations.
  • Gained experience in handling and assisting with medical emergencies.
  • Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward self/others.
  • Became well versed in using Electronic Medical Record Systems.
  • Tasked with performing/recording patient vitals 2x daily, and intakes/outputs (When necessary).
  • reporting to CPS
  • Provided 1:1 support for patients in situations where it is deemed necessary.

Direct Support Professional

Typical Life Corporation
York, PA
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with other staff members to provide input for the development of individualized service plans for each participant.
  • Assisted individuals with learning new skills on a daily basis.
  • Recorded individuals' status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Used approved and appropriate crisis intervention techniques in necessary/emergency scenarios.
  • Organized and administered oral medications for clients, following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Drove individuals to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Planned and facilitated activities and outings based on individual needs.
  • Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
  • Was provided with endless learning opportunities from supervisors and individuals within the program.
  • Introduced to, and became proficient in charting using an Electronic Medical Record System.

Sales Associate

Kohls Department Store
York, PA
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Responsible for providing excellent customer service in multiple departments.
  • Proficient in running the Amazon Returns department, cash registers, and customer service department.
  • Proficient in preparing, packaging and shipping online orders.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies, organized displays, and performed to focus customer attention on specific items.
  • Used technology resources to assist customers in finding items desired.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.

Choreographer

Shrewsbury & Manchester Gymnastics, GOY.
York, PA
07.2017 - Current
  • Creates structured, individualized routines tailored to the abilities, strengths, and dance styles of the gymnast.
  • Tasked with learning nationwide standard routines for compulsory competition, as well as individualized routines for optional and more advanced athletes.
  • Tasked with revitalizing and restructuring routines with new creative approaches.
  • Uses creativity and artistic expression to compile routines with unique choreography.
  • Ensured client safety and implemented standards for best practice and performance during training and competition.
  • Ensures that the gymnast is comfortable and satisfied with the custom routine, and making changes accordingly.

Coach

Shrewsbury & Manchester Gymnastics, GOY.
Shrewsbury, PA
07.2017 - 09.2020
  • Provided a positive and safe learning environment.
  • Effectively used own experiences and knowledge to empathize with gymnasts the difficulty and stress of the sport, as well as help them progress towards their goals.
  • Effectively communicated and collaborated with other coaches/staff members to plan/change approaches to coaching tailored to an individual's needs.
  • Provided feedback and taught using different types of learning styles used by each individual athlete.
  • Individually taught boys and girls classes to gymnasts (aged toddler to 18 years of age) of all skill and ability levels.
  • Responsible for overlooking the safety of gymnasts, and the gym as a whole.
  • Provided with proper training on how to safely spot beginner, intermediate, difficult, and advanced skills.
  • Provided instruction on how to learn new elements, and improve balance, coordination and strength, as well as dance skills.
  • Evaluated and determined if gymnasts are ready to move up to the next level, or are ready for a higher difficulty skill.
  • Specialized in coaching USAG levels 6-10 (Floor, Beam, Dance elements, and Choreography).
  • Kept parents and guardians informed on gymnasts' progress, behavior, as well as answered any questions asked.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central York High School
York, PA
05-2016

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA

Skills

  • Confidentiality
  • Experience in Hands-on Crisis Intervention
  • Experience in Crisis PreventionManangment
  • Rapport Building Skills
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Safety and Risk Assessments
  • Conflict De-Escalation
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Behavioral Management
  • Patient Transportation

Certification

Management
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Certification- (Expires 6/2024)
  • BLS HeartCode Certification (American Heart Association)- (Expires 6/2025)
  • CPR Certification (American Heart Association)- (Expires 6/2025)
  • AED Certification (American Heart Association)- (Expires 6/2025)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mental Health Worker

Sheppard Pratt Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2023

Direct Support Professional

Typical Life Corporation
09.2021 - 08.2022

Sales Associate

Kohls Department Store
03.2021 - 09.2021

Choreographer

Shrewsbury & Manchester Gymnastics, GOY.
07.2017 - Current

Coach

Shrewsbury & Manchester Gymnastics, GOY.
07.2017 - 09.2020

High School Diploma -

Central York High School

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Harrisburg Area Community College

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