Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety. Efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant / Psychiatric Technician/ Certified Medication Aide with excellent experience in hospital settings. Skilled in assisting with technical nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and accurately charting patient records.
Work History
Certified Medication Aide/ Psychiatric Technician
7 Years 2 Months
UTMB Correctional Care - Wayne Scott Unit (J4) | Richmond, TX | 09.2019 - Current
Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Kept digital records of patient details, medications, billing and other activities.
Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
Psychiatric Technician
9 Years 8 Months
Harris County Sheriff Office MHU | Houston, TX | 03.2017 - Current
Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
Charted on each patient daily.
Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Worked with patients to understand needs and provide excellent service.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Actively listened to patients requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
Correctional Officer
10 Months
TDCJ Wayne Scott Unit (J4) | Richmond, United States | 10.2018 - 08.2019
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols.
Identified facility openings and designated inmates to housing units.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
PCA / Psych Tech /Certified Medication Aide
1 Year 11 Months
Memorial Hermann | Houston, TX | 10.2016 - 09.2018
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Education
Associate of Science - BLS/ CPR
America Heart Association | Houston, TX | 04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing Psychiatry
American Association of Psychiatric Technician | Sacramento, CA | 04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing Psychiatry
Houston SAMA Training | Houston, TX | 04.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Faith Health Institute | Houston, TX | 08.2016
. Key Accomplishments Able to perform duties that require prolong or extensive sitting, standing, and walking. Able to perform duties with increased responsibilities. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Demonstrates skills for assigned specialty area/function or assigned procedures, including working knowledge of basic medical terminology and computer skills. Interact with work colleagues in an obliging manner that contribute to a better operation of facility. Highly praised for effective and constant delivery of exceptional care to patients, residents, and clients.
Certified Medication Technician/Medication Aide at Mars Hill Manor Assisted Living FacilityCertified Medication Technician/Medication Aide at Mars Hill Manor Assisted Living Facility