TEMIKA BERKINS
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Professionally trained healthcare professional with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Motivated CNA with highly effective communication style. Efficient worker who demonstrates strong time management and prioritization skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
San Bernardino Community Hospital
San Bernardino, CA
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted intake interviews with new patients to complete forms, assess mental health condition or obtain treatment history.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Assisted in the implementation of crisis intervention protocols when needed.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Provided psychiatric or personal care to emotionally disturbed or cognitively impaired patients.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
CNA, Medical Assistant
NurseCore
Fort Worth, USA
03.2008 - 05.2022
- Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Behavior Technician
WellBridge Mental Hosptial
Plano, USA
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Accomplished leader
- Paperwork processing
- Written and verbal communication
- Service-oriented
- Strong client relations
- Exceptional communication skills
- Helped care for intellectually challenged individuals in home environment
- Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management
- Examined patients, and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each client that included goals and objectives.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Robert Henry M.D. OBGYN
Fort Worth, USA
02.2001 - 11.2007
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Provided elevated customer experience to generate loyal clientèle
- Greeted customers entering facility to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed
- Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed
Patient Care Technician
Osteopathic Medical Center
Fort Worth, USA
04.1994 - 07.2000
- Led clinical team in delivering care services that promoted optimal resident health
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Maintained clean, healthy and safe environment
- Provided emotional support to families and patients
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02-2026
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Concorde Career Institute
Arlington, TX01.2004
Skills
- Hospice and palliative care experience
- Qualified in healthcare billing
- Patient/family focused
- Qualified critical care nurse
- Professional bedside manner
- Quick learner
- Safety and crisis management
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Skill development
- Behavior modification techniques
- Crisis management and prevention
- Verbal de-escalation
- Verbal and written communication
- Social skills development
- Documentation skills
- Cultural sensitivity
Timeline
Behavior Technician
San Bernardino Community Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2024
Behavior Technician
WellBridge Mental Hosptial
05.2020 - 02.2021
CNA, Medical Assistant
NurseCore
03.2008 - 05.2022
Medical Assistant
Dr. Robert Henry M.D. OBGYN
02.2001 - 11.2007
Patient Care Technician
Osteopathic Medical Center
04.1994 - 07.2000
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Concorde Career Institute