Nylah Rainey
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician and PCT diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents
Staunton, Virginia
06.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient behavior, reactions and responses to treatment plans.
- Developed individualized therapeutic plans for patients based on their mental health needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions with multiple patients.
- Monitored patient safety in all areas of the facility.
- Provided crisis intervention services to patients in need.
- Conducted one-on-one counseling sessions with patients and families.
- Observed patients' behaviors during recreational activities and outings.
- Engaged in regular communication with medical personnel regarding any changes in patient status or condition.
- Enforced rules and regulations pertaining to client and patient care while maintaining a safe environment.
- Organized daily activities such as arts and crafts, games, music therapy., that promote healthy coping skills.
- Assisted in coordinating transportation for appointments outside the facility when necessary.
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, Virginia
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Patient Care Technician
Rosemont Health and Rehabilitate
Virginia Beach, Virginia
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oscar Smith High School
Chesapeake, VA05-2023
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Care plan implementation
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Lifting
- Electronic Charting
- Infection control procedures
- Transporting patients
- Patient-focused care
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- General housekeeping ability
- Basic Life Support
- Assisting with personal grooming
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents
06.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
11.2023 - 05.2024
Patient Care Technician
Rosemont Health and Rehabilitate
05.2023 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Oscar Smith High School