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EDUCATION
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY August 2019
Masters of Social Work
Advanced Generalist Program
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Spring 2014
Bachelors of Science
Major: Psychology, Sociology
Minor: Anthropology
OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Spring 2011
Studied Liberal Arts and Humanities
Area of Study: General Studies
WORK EXPERIENCES
Forest View Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI
Lead Mental Health Worker April 2015-Present
Closely monitor patient activities, effectively engage with patients in the milieu, chart patient
progress, and thoroughly search new intake belongings for contraband; all of which ensure
patients are residing well within the range of hospital safety standards
Thoroughly and effectively communicate all discrepancies in patient status to the charge nurse
Facilitate thought provoking topic groups that address the therapeutic needs of patients and
encourages patients to develop new coping skills for mental health symptoms
Lead with effective verbal de-escalation techniques to safely resolve crises in the patient milieu
Train new hires during their orientation period into highly competent mental health workers
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Observing the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Genetics and Mental Health,
Student Research and Creative Endeavors Exhibition. Mt. Pleasant, MI, April 16, 2014