Christine Welker
Pueblo,Colorado
Summary
Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Seeking new opportunities to expand my knowledge while facilitating company growth. An asset to any department.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Safety Specialist
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
04.2024 - Current
- Maintain safety at all times for staff and patients
- Conducted safety inspections of workplace, identified hazards and provided corrective action recommendations.
- Monitored employee work areas for unsafe conditions or practices and took appropriate corrective action when necessary.
- Collaborated with management teams to implement effective strategies for minimizing risk exposure in the workplace.
- Respond to emergency situations
- Help to de-esculate clients in time of crisis
- Provided hands-on training to all company employees.
Mental Health Clinician
Colorado Mental Health Institute At Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
04.2010 - Current
- This position works under supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse and assists Psychiatric nursing care of mentally ill patients; observes, reports, and documents patient's behavior, physical condition, and reactions to medications and treatments.
- Primary responsibilities are application of knowledge, expertise and experience to establish therapeutic relationships with patients and provide safe and effective patient care.
- Monitors and intervenes to ensure safe therapeutic patient milieu and environment.
- Provides immediate crisis intervention when indicated
- Works collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Maintains confidentiality of Patient's identity, charts, and documents relating to treatment.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
- Provided crisis intervention services, including risk assessment and safety planning.
Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
Pueblo, CO
06.2008 - 07.2010
- Recorded pre-dialysis weight and post dialysis weight and vital signs to input into electronic medical records.
- Set up, take down, and sterilize Dialysis machine.
- Opening and closing water system.
- Assisted with dialysis technician orientation and training to promote high standard of patient care.
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines..
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment. Cleaned fistula, graft and catheter with antiseptic solution.
- Participated in technical and clinical competency reviews to maintain dialysis treatment skill level
- Discussed procedure with patient to explain each step and answer questions
- Reinforced patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols
- Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk
- Assisted with dialysis technician orientation and training to promote high standard of patient care
Personal Care Provider
Complete Home Health Care
05.2007 - 07.2008
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Reported any concerns to Nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Provided ongoing compassionate care for each client.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice With A Focus On Human Services
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO04-2025
Associate of Arts - Psychology Designation
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO05-2017
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- HIPAA Requirements
- Patient Health Education
- Computer Skills
- Professional Communication
- Team Building
- Creative Thinking
- Customer Service
- De-escalate
- Training leadership
- Crisis Management
Timeline
Clinical Safety Specialist
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
04.2024 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Colorado Mental Health Institute At Pueblo
04.2010 - Current
Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
06.2008 - 07.2010
Personal Care Provider
Complete Home Health Care
05.2007 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice With A Focus On Human Services
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Arts - Psychology Designation
Pueblo Community College
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