Chiantí Matthews

• Administered medications to residents in accordance with physician's orders, nursing standards, and state regulations.
• Maintained accurate records of medication administration and other related documentation.
• Performed inventory control for all medications on a regular basis.
• Conducted routine rounds throughout assigned units to ensure compliance with medication protocols.
• Adhered strictly to all HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
• Assisted with training new Certified Medication Technicians on medication administration processes.
• Provided emotional support and reassurance when needed while also maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
• Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.

• Maintained confidentiality of patient health information at all times.
• Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
• Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
• Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.

• Same as previous descriptions. Company sold twice while I was employed in this building.

Building sold to another facility.

• Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
• Conducted group therapy sessions with clients and facilitated activities designed to improve socialization skills.
• Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
• Organized recreational activities for patients such as arts and crafts projects or outdoor games.
• Developed therapeutic relationships with clients while providing a safe environment for them to express themselves openly.
• Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while caring for patients in a residential setting.
• Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
• Assisted psychiatrists in working with patients to rehabilitate for community reintegration.
• Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
• Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
• Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
• Created therapeutic environments through activities designed to reduce stress levels among residents.

• Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
• Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
• Provided psychiatric or personal care to emotionally disturbed or cognitively impaired patients.
• Recorded patients' health metrics using thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
• Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
• Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
• Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
• Encouraged clients to participate in self-care practices like exercise or journaling that promote overall wellbeing.
• Performed crisis intervention services when needed including evaluating potential risks posed by clients' behaviors or actions.
• Developed therapeutic relationships with clients while providing a safe environment for them to express themselves openly.

• Operated mail processing equipment and manually sorted mail.
• Bundled, labeled and routed sorted mail to designated areas depending on destinations and according to established procedures and deadlines.
• Sorted and placed mail on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
• Utilized handheld scanners to track deliveries and update inventory levels.
• Identified inconsistencies between address labels and delivery locations.
• Loaded trays of envelopes into automated sorting machines.
• Provided customer service by answering questions about mailing services offered.
• Operated various machines such as scales, pallet jacks, forklifts.
• Organized outgoing mail into designated bins according to postal regulations.
• Sorted incoming mail for delivery to the appropriate departments or individuals.