Brandi Elkin
Newcastle
Summary
Compassionate and reliable caregiver with over 10 years of experience in mental health and direct care settings. Skilled in problem-solving, time management, and detailed documentation of client progress, ensuring optimal health outcomes and emotional well-being.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Destiny Mission
Sacramento, CA
01.2019 - 01.2026
- Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with diverse needs.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Implemented personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patient health and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Developed engaging activities to enhance social interaction among clients.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families, enhancing trust and communication.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
Mental Health Worker II
Sierra Vista Hospital
Sacramento, CA
04.2008 - 02.2012
- Provided compassionate support to individuals coping with mental health challenges.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting peer interaction and emotional expression.
- Monitored patient progress, documenting changes in behavior and mood.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in patient care and engagement.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflow processes, improving overall efficiency of care delivery.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings.
- Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of treatment effectiveness.
- As lead staff for adolescent unit trained and helped floor staff maintain safe and efficient unit .
Mental Health Worker
Sutter Center For Psychiatry
Sacramento, CA
12.2001 - 01.2006
- Provided direct support to individuals with mental health challenges, promoting therapeutic engagement and recovery.
- Monitored patient behavior and emotional well-being, documenting observations to inform treatment adjustments.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for peer interaction and shared experiences.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for patient interaction and engagement techniques.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both patients and staff.
- Developed rapport with patients by actively listening and demonstrating empathy during one-on-one sessions, fostering trust and open communication.
- Led psychoeducational groups on topics such as stress management and coping skills, empowering patients to better manage their mental health challenges.
- Collaborated with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement client services.
- Contributed to the development of a safe and therapeutic milieu by enforcing policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- Reduced patient anxiety through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Did q15 minute rounds on patients daily along with vital signs on assigned patients.
- Conducted contraband searches upon new patient arrivals along with unit sweeps to maintain unit safety.
- Performed EKG's on patients who were to receive ECT to ensure procedure would be done without harming person. reported findings to nurses and MD's with some knowledge of findings.
C.N.A.
J&J Care Center's
Penryn, CA
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety throughout daily activities.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life for each resident.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for residents' needs.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sierra College
Rocklin, CAHigh School Diploma -
Del Oro
Loomis, CA06-1994
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking and organization
- Emotional support
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Direct patient care
- Behavioral management
- Documentation
- Client documentation
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- Transportation services
Timeline
Caregiver
Destiny Mission
01.2019 - 01.2026
Mental Health Worker II
Sierra Vista Hospital
04.2008 - 02.2012
Mental Health Worker
Sutter Center For Psychiatry
12.2001 - 01.2006
C.N.A.
J&J Care Center's
01.1998 - 01.2002
High School Diploma -
Sierra College
High School Diploma -
Del Oro