Jasmine Clowden
Philadelphia
Summary
Professional in mental health care, prepared to bring valuable experience to new role. Proven ability to manage therapeutic environments and handle patient crises effectively. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving positive outcomes, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in patient observation and crisis intervention, with reliable and compassionate demeanor.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Staffing
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
Personal Care Assistant
Kids and Family Inc.
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Provided support to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Followed IEP guidance to help improve overall classroom
behavior and daily functioning. - Supervised children with mobility, focus, reading, cognition,
balance, and coordination. - Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
Psychiatric Technician
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention, stabilizing patients experiencing acute mental health episodes.
- Encouraged patient independence by teaching self-care and life skills.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to address
chemical dependency issues and substance abuse treatment options.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Excelsior College
Albany, NY02-2018
Skills
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Multi-subject instruction
- Special needs support
- Clinical documentation
- Developmental disabilities support
- De-escalation techniques
- Treatment management
- Patient assessment
- Activities of daily living ADL assistance
- Medical terminology
- Patient scheduling
Accomplishments
- Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
- Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Staffing
04.2024 - 10.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Kids and Family Inc.
04.2021 - 09.2022
Psychiatric Technician
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
02.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Excelsior College
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