CLEOPHUS HEMPHILL
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Skilled mental health professional with significant experience in patient care and therapeutic support. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving clinical results. Proficient in crisis intervention, patient assessment, and developing individualized care plans. Known for empathetic communication, reliability, and ability to thrive in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Harris Health Care (Ben Taub Hospital)
Houston, TX
06.2020 - 03.2026
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature, blood pressure.
- Restrained violent, potentially violent, and suicidal patients by verbal and physical means as required.
- Escorted patients to medical appointments. Observed behavior of patients to detect any changes or problems that may need further assessment by a physician. Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff members involved.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Charted on each patient daily. Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and protecting individual privacy rights.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Behavioral Health Unit Tech.
SACRED OAK MEDICAL CENTER
Houston, TX
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Provide for the personal care and comfort of psychiatric patients. Performs and records patient vital signs, intake and output notifies RN of any changes. Provide a safe, clean environment for patients.
Night shift hotel manager
SPRING HILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT
Pearland, TX
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Make sure guest’s stay comfortable, while making sure that the hotel is profitable and ran efficient. Checking guest in and out of the hotel. Customer service.
Licensed Pest Control Tech.
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT INC.
Richmond, TX
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Consulting with clients, developing extermination plans.
- Making sure safety guidelines are being followed, performed and tracked the safe handling and mixing of chemicals, conducted nonlethal trapping and removal of animals.
- Inspected property determined problems and implemented the most effective solutions.
- Operated spraying equipment, bait guns, and other various power/hand tools.
- Maintained knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations governing pesticide application.
Pest Control Apprentice/ Termite Specialists
TRULY NOLEN PEST CONTROL
HOUSTON, TX
06.2013 - 06.2017
- Consulting with clients, developing extermination plans.
- Making sure safety guidelines are being followed, performed and tracked the safe handling and mixing of chemicals, conducted nonlethal trapping and removal of animals.
- Inspected property determined problems and implemented the most effective solutions.
- Operated spraying equipment, bait guns, and other various power/hand tools.
- Maintained knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations governing pesticide application.
- Educated customers on how to use biological and organic pest control products.
Education
High School Diploma - Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technician
American Association of Psychiatric Technicians
Sacramento,CA11-2024
High School - undefined
Charles H. Milby High School
Houston, TX01-1988
No Degree - Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technician
American Association of Psychiatric Technicians
Sacramento,CA11-2024
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Incident reporting
- De-escalation techniques
- Developmental disabilities support
- Vital signs documentation
- Direct patient care
- Mental health support
Certification
- BLS Provider - American Heart Association
- CPI BLUE CARD - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training program
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Harris Health Care (Ben Taub Hospital)
06.2020 - 03.2026
Behavioral Health Unit Tech.
SACRED OAK MEDICAL CENTER
10.2018 - 04.2020
Night shift hotel manager
SPRING HILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT
04.2018 - 10.2018
Licensed Pest Control Tech.
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT INC.
11.2017 - 09.2018
Pest Control Apprentice/ Termite Specialists
TRULY NOLEN PEST CONTROL
06.2013 - 06.2017
High School - undefined
Charles H. Milby High School
High School Diploma - Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technician
American Association of Psychiatric Technicians
No Degree - Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technician
American Association of Psychiatric Technicians