Accommodating Mental Health Tech offering strong history of excellent communication with family members and patients. Committed to helping patients by following established treatment plan goals and interventions. Adept at liaising between patients and medical staff to maintain continuum of care. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Gives a basic level of general and psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill patients.
Helps to create a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and recognizes early symptoms/signs of escalation and at risk behavior; uses appropriate interventions including crisis intervention, verbal de-escalation, and alerting other team members.
Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Nursing Agency
10.2020 - Current
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Piner's Nursing Home
08.2019 - 10.2020
Same duties as listed above.
In-Home Caregiver
IHSS
11.2010 - 05.2018
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
Provided transportation and appointments management.
Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA
05.2022
High School Diploma -
Hogan High School
Vallejo, CA
06.2006
Skills
Psychiatric Evaluation
Mobility Support
Patient Rapport
Mental Health Support
Unusual Behavior Reporting
Direct Patient Care
Incident Reporting
Certification
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Certified Nursing Assistant
Basic Life Support Provider. (American Heart Association)
Student Nurse Clinical Rotation: Med-Surg at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital And Trauma CenterStudent Nurse Clinical Rotation: Med-Surg at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital And Trauma Center
ED Hold Traveler at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital And Trauma CenterED Hold Traveler at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital And Trauma Center
Preceptorship-Emergency Department Student Nurse at Zuckerberg San Francisco General HospitalPreceptorship-Emergency Department Student Nurse at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital