Kytrena Gandy
Kankakee
Summary
Sympathetic Mental Health Tech offering extreme compassion and extensive experience working with mental health intervention. Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention, and psycho-education. Dedicated and energetic with excellent listening skills and establishing therapeutic relationships with patients while helping with daily living.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician 2
State of Illinois-Department of Human Services
Kankakee
06.2000 - Current
- Monitored patient behavior to ensure safety and well-being.
- Assisted in implementing individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Documented patient progress and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Functions as a shift charge or mentor in the absence of higher-level staff.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
Children’s Librarian
Kankakee Public Library
Kankakee
08.1998 - 07.2000
- Curated engaging children's literature collections for diverse age groups.
- Organized storytime sessions to promote literacy and foster a love of reading.
- Developed educational programs that encouraged creativity and critical thinking skills.
Education
Momence High School
Momence, ILSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, ILSkills
- Mental health monitoring
- Treatment plan implementation
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Patient documentation
Certification
- CPR
- Register behavioral technician
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Technician 2
State of Illinois-Department of Human Services
06.2000 - Current
Children’s Librarian
Kankakee Public Library
08.1998 - 07.2000
Momence High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Kankakee Community College