Effie Oluoch
Irving,TX
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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Springwoods Behavioral Health
Irving, TX
06.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
- Supervised visitors entering the facility according to established security protocols.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs related to mental health care delivery.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
Patient Care Technician
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Irving, TX
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Caregiver
Apple Tree Assisted Living
Irving, TX
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Dallas College
Dallas, TX06-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dallas College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Charting and clinical documentation
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Management
- Suicide Prevention
- Therapeutic communication
- Progress Monitoring
Languages
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CPI CERTIFIED
- BLS CERTIFIED
- TRAUMA INFORMED CARE CERTIFIED
Websites
References
Mary Scott
Managing Director at Texas Health Springwood
Telephone: 817-848-7760
Stacey Henry
Nurse Manager 10G UT Southwestern Medical Center
Telephone: 214-633-6067
Angela Greer
Nurse Manager 9R Baylor Medical Center
Telephone: 214-820-3414
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Springwoods Behavioral Health
06.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
12.2021 - 04.2023
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
07.2020 - 12.2021
Caregiver
Apple Tree Assisted Living
03.2020 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Science
Dallas College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dallas College
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