Jennifer Anderson
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Psychiatric Technician with over 4 years of experience in the substance abuse and mental health treatment industry. Offering excellent counseling, rapport-building and communication skills with clients and families from diverse backgrounds. Known for having a positive attitude and consistently exceeding performance standards. Candidate is passionate about the mental health field and providing patients with safe, compassionate care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
2024.03 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness within the facility.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
Patient Care Assistant
Cottonwood Springs Psychiatric Treatment Center
2020.05 - Current
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Supervised and maintained patient safety by performing safety checks every 15 minutes.
- Prioritized confidentiality by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Overland Park, KS12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.2011
Skills
- Brookdale Overland Park: Geriatrics
- St Joseph Medical Center: ICU, ED, OR, CCU, Cath Lab, Geri Psych, Med Surg
- Osawatomie State Hospital: Psychiatry
- Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center: GI, Radiology
- Centerpoint: Mother/Baby, Labor and Delivery, NICU
Certification
- CPI, Crisis Prevention Institute - 06/01/2024-06/01/2025
- BLS, Basic Life Support - 03/01/2024-03/01/2026
- Stop the Bleed - American College of Surgeons - 07/23/2024
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
2024.03 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Cottonwood Springs Psychiatric Treatment Center
2020.05 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
Kansas State University
- CPI, Crisis Prevention Institute - 06/01/2024-06/01/2025
- BLS, Basic Life Support - 03/01/2024-03/01/2026
- Stop the Bleed - American College of Surgeons - 07/23/2024
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