Aeris Mobley-Jackson
Mascoutah,IL
Summary
Accommodating Mental Health Tech offering strong history of excellent communication with family members and patients. Committed to helping patients by following established treatment plan goals and interventions. Adept at liaising between patients and medical staff to maintain continuum of care. Licensed Psychiatric Technician with over 8 years of experience in the substance abuse and mental health treatment industry. Offering excellent counseling, rapport-building and communication skills with clients and families from diverse backgrounds. Known for having a positive attitude and consistently exceeding performance standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Fulton State Hospital
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Delivered high-quality care to psychiatric patients in hospital facility.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Psychiatric Care Technician
St. Louis Forensic Center
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
CNA
Hands Across St. Louis Agency
11.2017 - 02.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
CNA ER/Trauma Technician
Christian Hospital NW
03.2005 - 08.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Education
Associate of Science - Science Education
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2007
High School Diploma -
Berkeley High School
Berkeley, CA05.2005
Skills
- Hygiene Support
- Group Therapy
- Direct Patient Care
- Inpatient Treatment
- Care Team Collaboration
- Support Patients
- Observe Behaviors
- Ambulatory Care
- Patient Rapport
- Patient Admission
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Lead Activities
- Mobility Support
- Patient Assessments
- Build Work Skills
- Document Conditions
- HIPAA Requirements
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Nursing Assistance
- Admitting and Discharging
- Major Depression
- Reading Comprehension
- Patient Health Information Access
- Floor Assignments
- Incident Reporting
- Client Satisfaction
- Mental Health Support
- Creative Thinking
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Unusual Behavior Reporting
- Progress Documentation
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Fulton State Hospital
08.2022 - 06.2023
Psychiatric Care Technician
St. Louis Forensic Center
09.2020 - 04.2023
CNA
Hands Across St. Louis Agency
11.2017 - 02.2021
CNA ER/Trauma Technician
Christian Hospital NW
03.2005 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Science Education
Columbia College Chicago
High School Diploma -
Berkeley High School