Jerome Johnson
Appleton,WI
Summary
Distinguished in enhancing patient outcomes at Wisconsin Resource Center through adept collaboration with psychiatrists and innovative treatment plans. Expert in behavioral management and crisis intervention, significantly improving safety and patient rapport. Demonstrates exceptional critical thinking and active listening, pivotal in advancing mental health support. 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. Licensed Psychiatric Technician with over [Number] 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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Care Technician
Wisconsin Resource Center
Oshkosh, WI
07.2018 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Improved patient outcomes by collaborating closely with psychiatrists to review treatment plans regularly.
- Provided crisis intervention services, deescalating volatile situations and maintaining safety.
- Maintained strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and providing empathetic responses.
- Documented patient behaviors, reactions, and progress in medical records, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
Psychiatric Care Technician
Winnebago Mental Health Institute
Oshkosh, WI
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Improved patient outcomes by collaborating closely with psychiatrists to review treatment plans regularly.
- Provided crisis intervention services, deescalating volatile situations and maintaining safety.
- Maintained strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and providing empathetic responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between care providers by preparing detailed reports on patient history and progress updates.
- Documented patient behaviors, reactions, and progress in medical records, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bridges Of Appleton
Appleton, WI
12.2014 - 10.2017
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Youth Behavioral Specialist
Innovative Services Inc
Appleton, WI
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and trends in the field of youth behavioral intervention.
- Promoted healthy relationships among peers by facilitating team-building activities designed to encourage trust and cooperation.
- Improved youth behavior by implementing specialized intervention strategies and individualized treatment plans.
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive behavioral assessments to identify specific needs and support for each youth.
- Contributed to ongoing staff training initiatives, sharing expertise on best practices for working with challenging behaviors in youth populations.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, employing de-escalation techniques and restraint procedures when necessary to maintain safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI05.2006
Associate of Science - Corrections
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond Du Lac, WI12.2003
Skills
- Professional boundaries
- Self-awareness
- Mental Health Support
- Behavioral Management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Suicide Prevention
- Incident Reporting
- Clinical Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Behavior Observation
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Psychiatric Care Technician
Wisconsin Resource Center
07.2018 - Current
Psychiatric Care Technician
Winnebago Mental Health Institute
07.2017 - 07.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bridges Of Appleton
12.2014 - 10.2017
Youth Behavioral Specialist
Innovative Services Inc
03.2012 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Marian University
Associate of Science - Corrections
Moraine Park Technical College