Experienced Medical Assistant seeking a position in a clinical setting. Utilizing my training and expertise to contribute to the delivery of optimal patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Mental Health Technician
Springwood hospital
06.2022 - 06.2024
Supervised colleagues with patient admission and contraband search prior to entering to unit.
Ensure the comfort of patients during and between treatments
Maintaining unit supplies, activities and staff paperwork on each unit
Analyze specimens such as such as urine analysis, blood draws, check glucose, and verify data coordinate with reference laboratories.
Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.
Assisted individuals with daily living activities (ADLs) such as grooming, meal preparation, or mobility when necessary. Well as facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
Supervised crisis situations effectively, ensuring safety of all involved.
Mental Health Technician
Millwood hospital
06.2019 - 09.2023
Encourage patients during therapeutic activities
Maintain medical records
Record vital statistics or other health information
Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment
Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety
Confer with other professionals to plan patient care
Care for patients with mental illnesses.
Multi-skilled technician
John Peter Smith Hospital
05.2016 - 07.2018
Assist patients with daily activities
Monitor patients to detect health problems
Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids
Collect biological specimens from patients
Transport biological or other medical materials
Record vital statistics or other health information.
Personal Care Aide (private care)
Charles Shelby
02.2015 - 02.2016
Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables
Assist patients with daily activities
Monitor patients to detect health problems
Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms
Give medications or immunizations
Engage patients in exercises or activities
Accompany patients or clients on outings to provide assistance
Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
Mental Health Worker
Hickory Trail Hospital
08.2013 - 02.2015
Maintain medical records
Record vital statistics or other health information
Monitor patients to detect health problems
Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety
Care for patients with mental illnesses
Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment
Record patient medical histories
Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support
Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment
Encourage patients during therapeutic activities.
Mental Health Worker
Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2012 - 02.2013
Examine patients to assess general physical condition
Record patient medical histories
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
Care for patients with mental illnesses
Treat patients using psychological therapies
Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.
Medical Assistance
Family Planning Associates
09.2010 - 02.2013
Record vital statistics or other health information
Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment
Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms
Prepare patient treatment areas for use
Interview patients to gather medical information
Give medications or immunizations
Collect biological specimens from patients
Explain technical medical information to patients
Clean medical equipment.
Education
TEXAS SCHOOL OF PHLEBOTOMY
Fort Worth, TX
KAPLAN COLLEGE
Bakersfield, CA
Diploma -
DOMINGUEZ HIGH SCHOOL
Compton, CA
Skills
SKILLED PROBLEM SOLVER
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
ENTHUSIASTIC AND DEDICATED
HARD WORKING AND RELIABLE
THRIVES UNDER PRESSURE
ADAPTABLE TO NEW CHANGE
PROVEN LEADERSHIP
EAGER AND WILLING TO LEARN NEW SKILLS
DIRECT PATIENT CARE EXPERIENCE
Certification
CPI TRAINING, Springwood Hospital, 2023
CPR CERIFIED IN TEXAS, American Heart Association, 2023
BLS CERTIFIED, American Heart Association, 2023
HAZMAT TRAINING, JPS Hospital, 2017
Timeline
Lead Mental Health Technician
Springwood hospital
06.2022 - 06.2024
Mental Health Technician
Millwood hospital
06.2019 - 09.2023
Multi-skilled technician
John Peter Smith Hospital
05.2016 - 07.2018
Personal Care Aide (private care)
Charles Shelby
02.2015 - 02.2016
Mental Health Worker
Hickory Trail Hospital
08.2013 - 02.2015
Mental Health Worker
Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2012 - 02.2013
Medical Assistance
Family Planning Associates
09.2010 - 02.2013
TEXAS SCHOOL OF PHLEBOTOMY
KAPLAN COLLEGE
Diploma -
DOMINGUEZ HIGH SCHOOL
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