Charnise Lyons
Sellersville,PA
Summary
Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior and helps develop treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management. Diligent program support professional well-versed in evaluating behavioral and physical needs of behavioral health clients. Documenting daily activities and special incidents while effectively managing client needs, assisting with treatment coordination and supporting program operations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Med Tech/Behavioral Health Technician
RMPC Services
06.2019 - Current
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Administered medications to relieve symptoms and monitor effects on clients.
Nurse Technician
Pediatric Specialty Care
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Personal Care Assistant
Symphony Square
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Direct Support Professional
Sunrise Senior Living
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Med Tech /Personal Care Assistant
Symphony Manor
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
Personal Care Aide
Arden Courts Memory Care
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Education
High School Diploma -
Simon Gratz Mastery Charter High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2013
Skills
- Records Management
- Patient Intervention
- Resource Coordination
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Care
- Team Meetings
- Maintaining Safety Standards
- Activity Monitoring
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Client Transportation
- Safety Behaviors
- Medication Identification
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Timeline
Nurse Technician
Pediatric Specialty Care
10.2021 - 04.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Symphony Square
09.2019 - 03.2021
Med Tech/Behavioral Health Technician
RMPC Services
06.2019 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Sunrise Senior Living
07.2017 - 01.2019
Med Tech /Personal Care Assistant
Symphony Manor
04.2015 - 06.2017
Personal Care Aide
Arden Courts Memory Care
01.2014 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Simon Gratz Mastery Charter High School
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