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Collins Kortor

Skilled technician
Whitsett,NC

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Technician

UNC Hospital
01.2014 - 03.2016
  • Facilitate activities of daily living like shaving, personal and oral hygiene, bathing, feeding and ambulation.
  • Conduct routine checks on patient's well being, check blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Facilitate patient's total comfort bt regular turning over and repositioning patients.
  • Document information in patient charts and communicates status updates to care team.
  • Respond to crisis situations where mental health and behavioral issues arose.
  • Identify patient's behaviors associated with substance abuse and the proper approach in dealing with same.
  • Coordinate care by interacting with doctors, nurses and other healthcare team members.

Patient Care Technician

Central Regional Hospital
03.2013 - 05.2014
  • Obtain patient vital signs and reported results to nurse.
  • Monitor patient for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes.
  • Assist with execution of client activities, support groups, and group activities.
  • Identify behaviors that amy result to aggression, anger and violence and reporting to care team.
  • Maintain patients and employees areas safe and clean.
  • Conduct regular checks on high risk patients patients in their rooms.
  • Identify individual mental health challenges for proper approach when dealing with each patient
  • Assist with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.

Behavior Health Assistant

UNICEF, Liberia
02.1998 - 07.2000
  • Dealing with adults and young former child soldier/rebels fighters being prepared for resettlement.
  • Record and closely monitored patient behaviors and progress to effectively identify changes needing attention.
  • Emotionally supported 20 patients, monitoring changes in behavior for signs of dangerous changes in behavior.
  • Utilized behavior modification and personal development programs designed by the UNHCR.
  • Distributed instructional textbooks, workbooks and supplies to patients.
  • Prepared and accompanied patients on public outings, community service, and managing safety, behavior and other activities.
  • Educated clients on important life skills, proper manners of approach, and self control.
  • Document behavioral incidents to keep accurate daily record.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering Technology

ECPI University
03.2011

Physical Therapy Aide -

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
06.2008

Skills

Skilled in dealing with the mentally challenged and behaviorally difficult patients

Excellent customer service skills

Proficient in dealing with behavioral and emergency management and a reliable team member

Demonstrates strengths in building relationships, and managing time effectively

Very patient and highly compassionate Skilled in working with physically challenged and memory-impaired patients

Highly talented in providing social and emotional support to improve patient comfort and behavior

Summary

TECHNICAL/MECHANICAL SKILLS

  • Experienced Auto and Diesel Mechanic
  • Great skills in assembling and installations
  • Good skills in basic plumbing
  • knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic functions
  • Good skills in welding and soldering
  • Can read and interpret technical/mechanical drawings
  • Good computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Killed in repairing small combustion engines
  • Basic knowledge of electrical/electronic connections

HEALTHCARE SERVICE

  • Excellent skills in patient care
  • Skilled in-home care for geriatric patients
  • Skilled in using patient care equipment
  • CPR trained and knowledgeable of HIPPA rules.
  • Skilled in caring for mental and behavioral health patients

Timeline

Psychiatric Technician

UNC Hospital
01.2014 - 03.2016

Patient Care Technician

Central Regional Hospital
03.2013 - 05.2014

Behavior Health Assistant

UNICEF, Liberia
02.1998 - 07.2000

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering Technology

ECPI University

Physical Therapy Aide -

Penn Foster Career School
Collins KortorSkilled technician