Fred Otabor
Houston,Texas
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Tech with an understanding of empathy and proactive care. Several years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication, and social skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Health System
02.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- 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.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds, and patient care equipment to other rooms, adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
Psychiatric Technician
Cibola Detention and Behavioral Health Center
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients, and staff members involved.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Ensured a safe and supportive environment for patients through close monitoring and crisis management techniques.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies based on individual patient needs, contributing to improved functioning within daily life activities.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations, and protecting individual privacy rights.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during group therapy sessions, fostering trust and open communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
University Of Lagos
06.2001
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Blood draws
- Crisis intervention
- EKG administration
- Patient transfer assistance
- Patient observation
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Behavioral management
- Incident reporting
- De-escalation techniques
- Developmental disabilities support
- Regulatory compliance
Accomplishments
Supervised a team of 6 psychiatric technicians, ensuring adherence to patient care protocols.
Implemented behavior modification programs at Cibola detention and behavioral health Center, resulting in a 40% decrease in reported patient incidents over 6 months.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association
- CPR - American Heart Association
- EKG Technician Certification (CET)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Languages
English
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Health System
02.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
Cibola Detention and Behavioral Health Center
03.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
University Of Lagos
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