Sylvia Lawrence
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Proven Mental Health Worker and GNA/CNA with a track record of providing exceptional patient care at Sheppard Pratt Hospital and Franklin Woods Center. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient assessments, demonstrating reliability and a patient-centered approach. Excelled in crisis intervention and improved patient outcomes through effective collaboration and inpatient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Worker
Sheppard Pratt Hospital
Towson, MD
06.2008 - Current
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help client develop insight into themselves and relationships.
- Maintained accurate records of all client interactions including medication changes, therapy sessions.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and medical professionals to ensure optimal client care.
- Assist with ADLs, take and monitor vitals, document progress, and work under the direction of the charge nurse.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions focused on various issues to help groups and individuals.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded client progress with respect to treatment goals.
- Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
GNA/CNA
Franklin Woods Center
Baltimore, MD
04.2006 - 06.2008
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Coding/Billing
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Patient
- Reliable team player
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital sign recording
- Patient assessments
- Activity planning
- Inpatient care
- Database administration
- Admitting support
- Medical office administration
Certification
- Medical Billing/Coding-2004, Certificate of completion, no licenses
- Licensed Foster Care -2002
- Medication Tech-2002, GNA/CNA-1999
Accomplishments
- National Honors Society
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
Sheppard Pratt Hospital
06.2008 - Current
GNA/CNA
Franklin Woods Center
04.2006 - 06.2008
- Medical Billing/Coding-2004, Certificate of completion, no licenses
- Licensed Foster Care -2002
- Medication Tech-2002, GNA/CNA-1999
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Coding/Billing
Baltimore City Community College
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