Kadmiel Gwasira
Turlock,CA
Summary
Sympathetic Mental Health Tech offers extreme compassion and extensive experience working with mental health interventions. Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation. Dedicated and energetic with excellent listening skills, and establishes therapeutic relationships with patients while helping with daily living. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
PONTIAC General Hospital
Pontiac , MI
06.2024 - Current
- Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems when appropriate.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs related to mental health care delivery.
- Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
Patient Transporter
Kettering Medical Center
Dayton, OH
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Responded promptly and appropriately to requests for assistance from hospital staff.
- Collected patient information from nursing staff prior to transport.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport vehicles and equipment.
- Assisted nurses with patient transfers, using proper body mechanics and safety measures.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel regarding patient care needs.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all transport vehicles before use.
- Assisted with transferring deceased bodies from the hospital unit to the morgue with respect and dignity.
Patio Aide/Patient Safety Sitter
Garden City Health Care Center
Modesto, CA
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided patient transport using various equipment and adhered to safety protocols.
- Moved patients in and out of vehicles and lifted on and off beds.
- Assist nursing staff with procedures related to patient care including vital signs monitoring and specimen collection.
- Help reduce anxiety levels by remaining calm and reassuring during crisis situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
Danville, IL12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kettering College
Dayton, OH11 2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Customer Service
- Planning and coordination
- Tech Support
- Time Management
- Patient Safety
- Patient Transport
- Patient Communication
- Staff Coordination
- Patient Assessment and Care
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
PONTIAC General Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Patient Transporter
Kettering Medical Center
04.2021 - 08.2022
Patio Aide/Patient Safety Sitter
Garden City Health Care Center
07.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kettering College
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