Jamel Merrifield
Warrensburg,MO
Summary
Skilled Health Technician with a proven track record Adept in conflict de-escalation and mental health support. Demonstrated ability to improve patient safety and care efficiency, leveraging critical thinking and Heartsaver CPR AED skills. Excelled in crisis intervention, significantly enhancing team collaboration and patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Higginsville Habilitation Center
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
Patient Care Technician
North Side Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Increased efficiency in diagnostic testing processes by accurately collecting specimens for laboratory analysis following strict protocol guidelines.
- Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
Patient Care Technician
Atlanta Medical Center
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Berman Commons Assisted Living & Memory Care
12.2014 - 08.2016
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Granite City High School
Granite City, IL05.2008
Skills
- Conflict de-escalation
- Documentation skills
- De-escalation Strategies
- Mental Health Support
- Emergency Response
- ADL support
Certification
BlS
CPI
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Higginsville Habilitation Center
06.2023 - 06.2024
Patient Care Technician
North Side Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2023
Patient Care Technician
Atlanta Medical Center
08.2017 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Berman Commons Assisted Living & Memory Care
12.2014 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Granite City High School
BlS
CPI
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