Kayla Ryba Email and Phone Number

• Creation of 3 different groups with manuals.• Facilitated different groups for different populations. • Creation through program proposal of low fee service program for underinsured, uninsured, and high cost deductibles.• Use of multimodal approach of theories during sessions.• Counseled varying populations: children, adolescent, adult, imprisoned/jail counseling, home counseling, school linked counseling, severe and persistent mental illness adults, and delinquent juveniles. • Creation of media linked manual for assistance with incorporation of media into counseling for use by professionals and clients.• Collaborated with other staff for weekly consultation.• Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.• Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.• Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.• Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care.• Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.

• Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging process, human development stages and culture.• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.• Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.• Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage. • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.• Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.• Helped patients effectively manage routing bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms.• Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.

• Made connections with local mental health community.• Developed goal-orientated psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve client’s level of functioning.• Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.• Interacted with individuals professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and organize a Recovery Education Discussion group.• Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care. • Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction.