Experience

Bedford Veterans Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Nursing Assistant

  • Oct 2015 - Present



Milford Regional Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Pt Safety Assistant

  • Dec 2014 - Oct 2015



Walden Behavioral Care

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Lead Mental Health Counselor

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2014

  Assumes responsibility for providing high quality, skilled nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Oversees the therapeutic milieu and works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team to enhance the effective delivery of nursing care. Assists in ensuring that all MHCs are fulfilling the expectations of their position at any given time. Ability to complete all responsibilities of an MHCOversees the milieu and assists in ensuring that the therapeutic group schedule is adhered to.Carefully oversees the MHC’s to ensure they maintain a positive, supportive demeanor and are respectful, courteous and compassionate to all patients and co-workersProvides support, encouragement and serves as a resource to all MHCs.Precepts newly hired MHCs to the policies, protocols, responsibilities, and expectations of their position. Works with nursing leadership to strengthen the practice of MHCs where there appear to be deficiencies in practice. Serves as a medium of communication between individuals and shifts to ensure consistent, effective and safe patient care. Serves as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team; e.g., attends treatment team when schedule allows, contributes to and signs patient treatment plans. Participates in selected Walden committee’s and attends Lead MHC meetings. Serves as a trainer for identified patient care initiatives.



Carney Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Adolescent/Psych Counselor

  • May 2000 - May 2011

  Adolescent/Psych Counselor· Certified in NAPPI training and HIPPA regulations· Acted as a member of a multi-disciplinary patient treatment team· Facilitate and lead group sessions on behavior change subjects such as self- expression, self-esteem, social issues and transition.· Perform one-on-one counseling to patient and families. Promote development of patient’s ability to independently perform community living standards. · Encourage and fulfill dietary needs and physical fitness.· Work with a team of psychiatrists, therapists, unit directors, nurses and social workers on adaily basis to discuss pt behavior an treatment plans.



Faulkner Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Mental Health Counselor

  • Jul 1995 - May 2000

  Mental Health Counselor· Performed day-to-day care, management and safety of mentally ill patients in a busy, locked psych unit.· Input client admissions, status and medications on hospital database system. Completed legal documents, mental status and safety reports, patient discharge and operational reports· Certified in MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior). Routinely restrained aggressive patients and ensured the ongoing safety of all patients and staff.



United States Army Reserve

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Staff Sergeant

  • Nov 1985 - Oct 1995



Lemuel Shattuck Hospital

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mental Health Counselor II

  • Jul 1985 - May 1995

  · Cared for violent psychiatric patients in high security area of hospital.· Supervised Mental Health Worker I. · Cared for violent psychiatric patients in high security area of hospital.· Supervised Mental Health Worker I.



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporal

  • Jul 1980 - Jul 1984