Charnise Lyons
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Belmont Behavioral Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
04.2024 - 04.2026
- ### High-Value Responsibility Gaps for Behavioral Health Technician at Belmont Behavioral Hospital
- **Facilitated therapeutic group sessions, encouraging patient engagement and fostering peer support.**
- **Monitored patients' mental health status by observing behavior and documenting significant changes.**
- **Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and revise individualized treatment plans for patients.**
- **Educated patients and families on coping strategies and resources available for ongoing support.**
- **Conducted regular safety checks in patient environments to ensure compliance with hospital protocols.**
Patient Care Technician
Pediatric Special Care Inc.
Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
Direct Support Professional
RMPC Services
Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
11.2019 - 12.2023
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Direct Support Professional
Sunrise Senior Living
Haverford, Pennsylvania
12.2017 - 10.2019
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Medication Technician
Symphony Manor
Feasterville, Pennsylvania
06.2015 - 12.2017
- Followed protocols for disposing of expired or unused medications safely.
- Assisted in updating patient care plans with medication changes and observations.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care and medication management strategies.
- Conducted monthly audits of controlled substances inventory logs.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Conducted regular audits of medication administration records for compliance with regulations.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and maintained related medical records under supervision.
- Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
- Worked collaboratively with healthcare team to coordinate patient care services.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Patient Care Technician
Arden Courts Memory Care
King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
Education
High School Diploma -
Simon Gratz Mastery Charter High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2013
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Restocking supplies
- Healthy meal preparation
- Infection prevention
- Basic nursing care
- Bed preparation
- Patient hygiene management
- ADL support
- Emergency response
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Belmont Behavioral Hospital
04.2024 - 04.2026
Patient Care Technician
Pediatric Special Care Inc.
10.2023 - 04.2024
Direct Support Professional
RMPC Services
11.2019 - 12.2023
Direct Support Professional
Sunrise Senior Living
12.2017 - 10.2019
Medication Technician
Symphony Manor
06.2015 - 12.2017
Patient Care Technician
Arden Courts Memory Care
05.2014 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Simon Gratz Mastery Charter High School