Joseph Muritu
Bothell,WA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant, possessing CPR certification. Empathetic to needs of patients, especially elderly patients. Works with minimal direction and exercises sound judgment. Communicates with team members to coordinate actions in fast-paced environments. Trained Caregiver skilled in providing direct care to clients with various conditions. Understand caregiving basics, including dementia communication strategies, social engagement, and physical care, including lifting, bathing, and feeding support. Understands age-related cognitive differences, and creates safe environment through observation and infection control. Nursing Assistant with experience. Dedicated nursing assistant with impressive mental health expertise and certification. Delivered exceptional patient support in community-based treatment facility and contributed to many patients' status improvements. Superb communications skills and compassionate nature enabled positive outcomes in challenging environment. Patient-focused offers strong background in psychiatric care. Excels in recordkeeping, time management and patient observation. Delivers top-notch care to patients with mental or emotional disturbances. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
FAIRFAX BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
09.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
Verbal DEA Scalation Instructor
Fairfax Behavioral Health Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
NURSING ASSISTANT
senior resource group
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Took vital sign readings and recorded measurements by documenting temperature, pulse, and blood pressure
- Supported patients with daily activities and attended to personal hygiene needs
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
- Helped patients dress, undress, and complete personal grooming routines to maximize safety and prevent falling
- Built strong relationships and bonds with clients to provide stable, supportive system
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
- Worked under RN supervision to support resident care plans
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing, and assisting with mobility needs.
NURSING ASSISTANT
hope human services
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Took vital sign readings and recorded measurements by documenting temperature, pulse, and blood pressure
- Supported patients with daily activities and attended to personal hygiene needs
- Collected biological samples for routine assessments and diagnostic tests
- Built strong relationships and bonds with clients to provide stable, supportive system
- Bonded and worked with patients to encourage exercise and therapeutic activity participation
- Helped patients dress, undress, and complete personal grooming routines to maximize safety and prevent falling
- Reviewed patient dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to facilitate appropriate diet.
HOME HEALTH AIDE
rainbow adult family home
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Bathed and dressed patients before meals and social activities
- Cleaned houses, prepared meals, and laundered linens for immobile clients
- Transported clients to medical appointments and undertook errands to meet clientele's needs
- Reviewed and followed specific care plans for clients and reported completed tasks to supervisors
- Administered medications and aided self-administration clients to consume medication
- Offered companionship and emotional support to clients remotely and during sessions
- Notified family and doctor of changes to patient condition.
Education
NURSING ASSISTANT -
Procare Academy
lakewood, wa04.2019
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control procedures
- Electronic charting
- Light housekeeping
- Mobility assistance
- Personal hygiene support
- Infection control
- Client documentation
- Quality assurance
- Catheter care
- First aid and CPR
- Medication administration
- Linen management
- Community activities
- Behavior redirection
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Stress reduction techniques
- Suicide Prevention
- Behavior Management
- Patient Safety Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Management
- Substance abuse awareness
- Progress Monitoring
- Anxiety Management
- Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
FAIRFAX BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
09.2022 - Current
Verbal DEA Scalation Instructor
Fairfax Behavioral Health Hospital
09.2022 - Current
NURSING ASSISTANT
senior resource group
09.2020 - 08.2022
NURSING ASSISTANT
hope human services
04.2020 - 08.2022
HOME HEALTH AIDE
rainbow adult family home
09.2018 - 08.2019
NURSING ASSISTANT -
Procare Academy
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