VANESSA NICOLE EDWARDS
St. Albans,NY
Summary
Compassionate behavioral health professional with an understanding of empathy and proactive care. Over 10 years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication and social skills. Specialties include Mental Health and Developmental Disability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Associate Child and Adolescent Unit
Mount Sinai St Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center
New York, NY
09.2017 - Current
- Conducts EKG’s and performs phlebotomy as requested
- Assists Art Therapist and Music Therapist in conducting group therapy sessions with patients
- Trained in de-escalating agitated patients with simple therapeutic activities
- Escort patients to and from medical procedures, court appointments and housing interviews.
Case Manager
Wellife Network
Elmont, New York
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisting individuals that have psychiatric disabilities with their social and emotional development
- Provide all aspects of care to program residents to enable them to become independent and productive individuals
- Coordinate services and ensure quality care to the resident population
- Creating comprehensive treatment plans such as QSP, ISP, progress notes, case notes, and collaterals
- Compile and maintain client records, reports & updating M.A.R.S system
- Provide job retention support for clients, crisis intervention, and information to internal and external referral sources.
Nursing Attendant Geriatric Psychiatric unit
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Assist Nursing staff in performing procedures and functions to patients
- Reports changes and observations regarding patients to the nurse
- Provide direct physical care, and one to one observation to selected patients under supervision
- Works safely and provides for the safety of patients and others
- Prepare unit for admission and discharge
- Perform Q-15 rounds for patient observation.
Personal Care Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
New York, NY
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Changed bed linens, assist individuals with laundry, and light housekeeping
- Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the home and other related areas
- Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement
- Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication with clients
- Provided support with self-administering medication
- Assisted with ADLs.
Nursing Attendant
New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weil Cornel Medical Center
New York, NY
01.2013 - 07.2014
- Conducted 1:1 psych and fall observations
- Verified vital signs and reported patients’ changes to nurse
- Preserved patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, toileting, diapering, emptying drainage bags and shower.
Mental Health Associate Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
Mount Sinai St Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center
New York, NY
09.2016
- Conducts EKG’s and performs phlebotomy as requested
- Assists Art Therapist and Music Therapist in conducting group therapy sessions with patients
- Trained in de-escalating agitated patients with simple therapeutic activities
- Escort patients to and from medical procedures, court appointments and housing interviews.
Direct Support Professional
Richmond Hill, Queens
01.2015
- Worked to improve, enrich and respect the lives of individuals with developmental, physical, and mental disabilities
- Maintained accurate goals book
- Supervised individuals with their Activities of Daily Life
- Assisted with day-by-day operations of the residence accordance with regulatory requirements, agency policy and quality program standards.
Education
Master of Arts in Disability Studies -
CUNY School of Professional Studies
12.2022
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services -
New York City College of Technology
09.2020
Associate Degree in Human Services -
LaGuardia Community College
07.2017
Associate Degree in Business Administration -
University College of the Caribbean
06.2009
Skills
- Patient Care, EKG administration, and Venipuncture
- Charting and documentation
- Behavior management
- Family support and assistance
- Patient Safety Management
Certification
- Patient Care Technician License (NHA) - Earned April 2015
- Certificate Nursing Assistant License (New York - State) Earned 2011
- CPR certified
- Crises Prevention and intervention (CPI) training Annually
Volunteer Experience
- Trinity Services and Food for the Homeless (Safh), Brooklyn, New York, 06/2018, Assist with food preparation and distribution to patrons, Inventories and restocked items throughout the day, Routinely cleaned worked areas, Followed all safety guidelines
- Bed-Stuy Campaign against Hunger, Brooklyn, New York, 06/2018, Assisted organizers with unpacking and sorting donated food items, Built relationships by engaging in tactful, positive, and culturally-sensitive dialogue with food pantry clients, Helped program recipients carry and load their items into vehicles., Sorted all donated items, including produce and canned goods in preparation for pantry
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Case Manager
Wellife Network
04.2022 - 08.2023
Mental Health Associate Child and Adolescent Unit
Mount Sinai St Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center
09.2017 - Current
Mental Health Associate Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
Mount Sinai St Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center
09.2016
Direct Support Professional
01.2015
Nursing Attendant Geriatric Psychiatric unit
07.2014 - 09.2016
Personal Care Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
02.2013 - 07.2014
Nursing Attendant
New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weil Cornel Medical Center
01.2013 - 07.2014
Master of Arts in Disability Studies -
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services -
New York City College of Technology
Associate Degree in Human Services -
LaGuardia Community College
Associate Degree in Business Administration -
University College of the Caribbean
- Patient Care Technician License (NHA) - Earned April 2015
- Certificate Nursing Assistant License (New York - State) Earned 2011
- CPR certified
- Crises Prevention and intervention (CPI) training Annually
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