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Etta Alston

Chicago

Summary

Experienced with patient care and mental health support, providing compassionate and effective assistance. Utilizes crisis intervention techniques and treatment planning to enhance patient well-being. Track record of building strong therapeutic relationships and maintaining supportive environment.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Associate

Riveredge Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2024
  • Supported clients through crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation techniques and appropriate interventions to ensure safety.
  • Provided crisis intervention services as needed, intervening promptly to address immediate safety concerns and connecting individuals with appropriate care.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all residents by implementing risk management protocols when needed.
  • Established rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and non-judgmental interactions.
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.

Administrative Assistant II

City of Chicago - City Hall
08.2000 - 11.2021
  • Answered phone, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Delivered customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Performed research to collect accurate vital information

preparing data for entry into database.

  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with clerical tasks.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.

Education

GED -

Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Psychosocial assessments
  • Community resource coordination
  • Boundary Management
  • Clinical Patient Observation

Timeline

Mental Health Associate

Riveredge Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2024

Administrative Assistant II

City of Chicago - City Hall
08.2000 - 11.2021

GED -

Kennedy-King College
Etta Alston