Christine Mayorga
The Woodlands,TX
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 8 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Skilled Mental Health Technician with Psychology degree and extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in large residential treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level patient care technician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Electroconvulsive Therapy Technitian
Cypress Creek Hospital
Houston , TX
10.2021 - Current
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients up to 16 patients at time on one unit!
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Provided care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria.
- Adhered to strict infection control measures and verified proper cleaning and sanitation of respiratory equipment prior to each use.
- Optimized machinery and obtained consistent, accurate results through proper equipment calibration.
- Reviewed available supplies, identified deficiencies and located necessary materials to meet operational demands.
- Setup oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP machines for patients requiring breathing treatments.
- Checked patient identifying information against records to uphold strict security, safety and regulatory standards.
- Gathered, charted and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Questioned patients about medical backgrounds to obtain accurate health history data and optimize treatment plans.
- Collected, evaluated and set up both sterile and non-sterile surgical supplies, instruments and equipment.
Mental Health Technician
Cypress Creek Psychiatric Hospital
Houston , TX
08.2021 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
- Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN or medical professional.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Assisted and counseled up to 16 patients daily.
- Took and monitored vital signs and managed patient behavior.
Private Nanny
Care.com Inc
Magnolia , TX
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
Patient Care Technician
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
Somerville , NJ
05.2016 - 11.2019
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
ABA Technician
Johnson And Johnson
Bridgewater , NJ
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Delivered services in diverse settings such as homes, daycare centers and other community settings and maintained confidentiality of information regarding children and families.
- Equipped caregivers to be active participants in intervention through addressing specific goals, delivering coaching sessions and communicating with entire team.
- Followed Individualized Family Service Plan and developed methodologies for reaching each child's specific developmental goals.
- Offered monthly workshops with detailed training and regular check-ins and verified mastery, comfort levels and access to online courses.
- Coached family members and caregivers on client support to facilitate active involvement and carry-over in both home and community settings.
- Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally and consistently.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs.
- Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each patient.
- Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
CNA Student
Bridgeway Hospice
Bridgewater , NJ
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Collaborated and shadowed multidisciplinary team members to plan, manage and assess treatments in care units.
- Cleaned and sterilized medical instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Assisted with IV therapy, medication administration, wound therapy and splinting.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Handle With Care - Physical And Chemical Intervention
Kingwood Pines
Kingwood, TX12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2020
Health Occupations - Patient Care
Somerset County Technology Institute
Bridgewater, NJ06.2016
Skills
- Crisis Resolution
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Maintaining Safety Standards
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Mental Health Care
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Behavior Observation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Physical Condition Assessments
- Interpersonal Skill Development
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Patient Intervention
- HIPAA Requirements
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Electroconvulsive Therapy Technitian
Cypress Creek Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Cypress Creek Psychiatric Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Private Nanny
Care.com Inc
09.2020 - 06.2021
Patient Care Technician
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
05.2016 - 11.2019
ABA Technician
Johnson And Johnson
09.2015 - 05.2016
CNA Student
Bridgeway Hospice
09.2014 - 06.2015
Handle With Care - Physical And Chemical Intervention
Kingwood Pines
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Montclair State University
Health Occupations - Patient Care
Somerset County Technology Institute
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