JAMEL MERRIFIELD
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Skilled Health Technician with a proven track record Adept in conflict de-escalation and mental health support. Demonstrated ability to improve patient safety and care efficiency, leveraging critical thinking and Heartsaver CPR AED skills. Excelled in crisis intervention, significantly enhancing team collaboration and patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician/ Behavioral Health Techn
ShiftMed All SSM Hospitals
2024.06 - Current
- Managed patient assessments and interventions in fast-paced emergency room setting to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Facilitated the implementation of diagnostic procedures and contributed to the development of effective treatment plans.
- Conducted regular assessments of vital signs and relayed significant changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Coordinated with nursing teams to ensure seamless patient flow and minimize wait times during peak hours.
- Implemented evidence-based behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for children with Autism, reducing challenging behaviors by 20% through positive reinforcement."
- "Collected and analyzed real-time behavioral data using specialized software, informing treatment adjustments for optimal client progress."
- "Collaborated with BCBAs and families to develop comprehensive plans, ensuring consistency across home and school environments."
- "Trained caregivers in essential de-escalation and skill-building techniques, fostering generalization of skills."
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Higginsville Habilitation Center
2023.06 - 2024.06
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
North Side Hospital
2019.03 - 2023.06
- Vital Signs & Monitoring: Taking blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and monitoring cardiac/oxygen saturation.
- Basic Life Support: Administering first aid, bandaging wounds, applying splints, and assisting with CPR/resuscitation.
- Sample Collection: Drawing blood (venipuncture) and collecting specimens for labs.
- Assisting Procedures: Helping doctors and nurses with things like inserting IVs, Foley catheters, NG tubes, and assisting in intubations.
- Patient Comfort: Assisting with bathing, feeding, changing linens, and helping with mobility (crutches, canes).
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Atlanta Medical Center
2016.08 - 2019.03
- 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.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- 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.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Berman Commons Assisted Living & Memory Care
2014.12 - 2016.08
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Granite City High School
Granite City, IL05.2008
Skills
- Conflict de-escalation
- Documentation skills
- De-escalation Strategies
- Mental Health Support
- Emergency Response
- ADL support
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Critical Thinking
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED, BLS)
Certification
- BIS
- CPI
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician/ Behavioral Health Techn
ShiftMed All SSM Hospitals
2024.06 - Current
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Higginsville Habilitation Center
2023.06 - 2024.06
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
North Side Hospital
2019.03 - 2023.06
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Atlanta Medical Center
2016.08 - 2019.03
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Berman Commons Assisted Living & Memory Care
2014.12 - 2016.08
High School Diploma - undefined
Granite City High School