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Gail Jackson

Deltona

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

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Technician

AdventHealth
Orlando
05.2011 - Current
  • Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to the healthcare team.
  • Assisted in daily living activities for patients with mental health conditions.
  • Provided crisis intervention support during high-stress situations with patients.
  • Documented patient progress in electronic health records consistently.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress including daily notes on individuals' moods, activities, interactions with others.

Patient Care Technician

AdventHealth
Orlando
03.2007 - 05.2011
  • Supported patient care by assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Maintained cleanliness and orderliness in patient rooms and common areas.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
  • Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
  • Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
  • Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.

• Worked with CVA and TIA patients

• Worked in Neuro-Medical Unit for 3 years

• Seizure Precautions

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant

Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, Florida, FL
10.2005 - 03.2006

Certified Nursing Assistant - Patient Care Technician

Cambridge Institute of Allied Health
Longwood, FL
02.2006 - 12.2006

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Patient monitoring
  • Electronic health records
  • Behavioral assessment

Certification

  • Certified nursing assistant

Timeline

Psychiatric Technician

AdventHealth
05.2011 - Current

Patient Care Technician

AdventHealth
03.2007 - 05.2011

Certified Nursing Assistant - Patient Care Technician

Cambridge Institute of Allied Health
02.2006 - 12.2006

Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant

Seminole State College of Florida
10.2005 - 03.2006
Gail Jackson