JAMEELAH BURLEY
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Qualified Psychiatric Technician providing 14 years of experience in delivering treatment for mental health and substance abuse conditions. Genuine in offering quality patient care by fostering relationships, counseling and building communication to treat various types of patients and collaborate with family members. Expert in maintaining upbeat attitude and achieving peak performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
Philadelphia, PA
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Assisted in transporting clients to appointments outside the facility when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patients' problems, needs and strengths.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Main Line Health
Malvern, Pa
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Improved patient wellbeing, guiding through exercises, physical therapy and other daily health routines
- Observed patients' response to established therapies, reporting unusual findings to supervisor
- Collected, labeled and stored samples for laboratory testing
- Documented vital signs to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments
- Provided feeding assistance to patients where necessary
- Used EPIC EMR system to update patient health records
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs
- Observed patients for unusual behaviors, documenting and reporting concerns.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Jefferson Memorial Hospital Abington
Abington, PA
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Used verbal and physical strategies to manage behaviors and uphold treatment plans
- Helped clients build their coping mechanisms to better handle the daily challenges of life
- 15-minute rounding to maintain safety of patients
- 1:1 observation to prevent self-harm, or to staff
- Vital signs/ EKGs upon request
- Led group sessions targeted on specific issues to give individuals extra support and an opportunity to voice their feelings.
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Valley Forge Medical Center
East Norrition, PA
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Monitored patients to quickly identify issues with their physical or emotional wellbeing
- Observed and documented the behaviors and conditions of the patients under care
- 1:1 Safety observation
- Hourly rounding, maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients' safety
- Updated clinical documentation and administrative reports with timely and accurate information
- Completed patient intakes, including collecting data/ urine analysis and performing initial assessments
- Led group sessions targeted on specific issues to give individuals extra support and an opportunity to voice their feelings.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
East Norriton, PA
11.2016 - 01.2020
- Took required pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs
- Observed patients for unusual behaviors, documenting and reporting concerns
- Used EPIC EMR system to update patient health records
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by observing HIPAA and company-established protocols
- Documented vital signs to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments.
CAREGIVER
The Quadrangle
Haverford, PA
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming
- Fostered relationship with client, providing companionship and counseling
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming
- Delivered high-quality, geriatric care to private client
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet special client diets such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein
- Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness
- Transported patients to and from medical, dental and personal care appointments.
Education
Nursing - Nursing
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Media, PA11-2025
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Information documentation
- Patient observation
- Clinical documentation
- Care facilitation
- Specimen collection
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Patient Safety Management
- Behavior Management
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Suicide Prevention
- Patient Assessment
- De-Escalation Techniques
Accomplishments
- Promoted to lead position within 3 months of employment
- Implemented new training process for new orientees
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
01.2023 - Current
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Main Line Health
08.2022 - 02.2023
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Jefferson Memorial Hospital Abington
07.2020 - 08.2022
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Valley Forge Medical Center
02.2019 - 08.2021
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
11.2016 - 01.2020
CAREGIVER
The Quadrangle
09.2013 - 04.2016
Nursing - Nursing
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology