Earl Roberts
Staunton,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Worker
Western State Hospital
Staunton, VA
12.2021 - Current
- Participated in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan further interventions.
- Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs related to mental health care delivery.
- Provided education about mental illness symptoms and causes to family members of patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
- Supervised visitors entering the facility according to established security protocols.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Supported clients in developing daily living skills such as budgeting money or time management.
- Created activities that promoted physical wellness, emotional stability, cognitive functioning, independent living skills and social interaction among patients.
- Assisted in transporting clients to appointments outside the facility when necessary.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems when appropriate.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions under supervision of a mental health professional.
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with mental health practices.
- Supported patients in developing life skills and independence through targeted interventions.
- Conducted one-on-one sessions with patients to provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage and prevent patient crises effectively.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, providing a supportive environment for patient interaction.
- Ensured a safe and secure environment for patients, adhering to facility safety protocols.
Patient Care Technician
Western State Hospital
Staunton, VA
10.2012 - 12.2021
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Robert E Lee High School
Staunton, VA06-2006
Skills
- Safety and risk assessments
- Patient evaluations
- Confidentiality
- Care Delivery
- Progress Monitoring
- Patient Advocacy
- Building rapport
- Patient support
- Client Support
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
Western State Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Western State Hospital
10.2012 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Robert E Lee High School
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