DEJAH HARMON
Saint Louis,Missouri
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 3 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use.
Offering compassionate and understanding approach, ready to learn and grow in psychiatric rehabilitation environment. Brings foundational understanding of mental health concepts and ability to acquire critical therapeutic and case management skills. Ready to use and develop interpersonal communication and patient advocacy skills in any role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist
St Louis Psychiatric Treatment Center
08.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate, trauma-informed support to individuals with psychiatric and behavioral health needs in a structured, therapeutic environment.
- Served as a primary point of contact and daily support for residents, offering emotional guidance, de-escalation strategies, and personalized attention.
- Facilitated and led therapeutic daily living activities to enhance residents’ independence, social engagement, and emotional well-being.
- Monitored and assessed residents’ emotional and behavioral states, documenting changes and collaborating with clinical staff to adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Responded promptly to emotional or behavioral crises using proven de-escalation techniques and a calm, empathetic approach to ensure safety.
- Reinforced healthy routines and hygiene habits through hands-on assistance and positive behavioral interventions.
- Delivered essential items and met individual daily needs, maintaining dignity and respect while ensuring therapeutic consistency.
- Promoted a supportive environment where residents felt safe, heard, and empowered on their journey toward recovery and self-sufficiency.
Patient Care Technician
Loving Quality Home Healthcare Agency
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Saint Louis School Of Phlebotomy
08.2023
Nursing
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO05.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Parkway Central High School
Chesterfield, MO05.2017
Certified License - Cosmetology
Ultimate Beauty & Barber Academy
Saint Louis, MO06-2022
Skills
- ADL support
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection prevention
- Mobility Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Patient Education
- Information Protection
- Healthy meal preparation
- Feeding Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Observation
- Data Collection
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Infection control standards
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Clinical Training
- Catheter Care
- Corrective Action Planning
- First Aid/CPR
- Registered behavior technician (RBT)
- Stress management
- Emotional intelligence
- Activities of daily living ADL assistance
- Adaptability
- Behavioral health
- De-escalation techniques
- Time management abilities
- Record keeping
- Crisis intervention
- Professionalism
- Goal setting
- Employee training
- Vitals monitoring
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Trauma-informed care
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
- Multicultural competence
- Medication management
- Family support
- Vocational rehabilitation
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved results through effectively helping in team.
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- Certified Phlebotomist
- Licensed Insurance Agent
- Cosmetologist
Timeline
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist
St Louis Psychiatric Treatment Center
08.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Loving Quality Home Healthcare Agency
01.2022 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Parkway Central High School
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Saint Louis School Of Phlebotomy
Nursing
Missouri Western State University
Certified License - Cosmetology
Ultimate Beauty & Barber Academy