Cheryl Kinnaird
Jeffersonville ,IN
Summary
Experienced Mental Health Technician and OR Inventory Coordinator with a strong background in behavioral monitoring, de-escalation, and patient safety. Skilled in vital signs, effective communication, and maintaining orderly clinical spaces. Focused on reliable support that helps teams deliver consistent care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
OR Inventory Coordinator
University of Louisville Hospital
Louisville, Kentucky
06.2023 - Current
- Supported medical supply inventory for hospital departments and patient care units.
- Received, checked, and documented incoming shipments from healthcare suppliers.
- Communicated supply needs and shortages with nursing staff and vendors.
- Kept storage areas clean and organized for sterile and non-sterile hospital materials.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers regarding product availability or quality issues.
Mental Health Technician
The Brook Hospital
Louisville, Kentucky
03.2008 - 07.2022
- Monitored inpatient behavioral health units for patient safety and unit compliance
- Supported de-escalation efforts during agitation and crisis situations
- Measured and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure and heart rate, during patient assessments. and reported concerns to nursing staff
- Maintained clean, organized milieu spaces throughout hospital shifts
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
- Delivered exceptional patient service through attentive and clear communication in a hospital setting. to patients through personable communication.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jeffersonville High School
Jeffersonville, INSome College (No Degree) -
ATA
Louisville, KYSkills
- Behavioral monitoring
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Crisis intervention
- Medical inventory
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Situational awareness
- Behavior observation
- Substance abuse awareness
- Mental health first aid
Timeline
OR Inventory Coordinator
University of Louisville Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Mental Health Technician
The Brook Hospital
03.2008 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Jeffersonville High School
Some College (No Degree) -
ATA