John Taylor
Bluefield,WV
Summary
Accomplished Mental Health Technician and Nursing Assistant at Princeton Community Hospital, adept in crisis intervention and patient assessment. Leveraged de-escalation techniques and compassionate care to enhance patient well-being and safety. Proven track record in improving patient satisfaction and maintaining meticulous clinical documentation. Skilled in both emotional support and clinical care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Princeton Community Hospital
2019.02 - 2022.04
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
Nursing Assistant
Princeton Community Hospital
2013.04 - 2018.08
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Associates - Psychology
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCSkills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Stress reduction techniques
- Suicide Prevention
- Behavior Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Progress Monitoring
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Assessment
Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Princeton Community Hospital
2019.02 - 2022.04
Nursing Assistant
Princeton Community Hospital
2013.04 - 2018.08
Associates - Psychology
Central Piedmont Community College
CPR Certified
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