Kelvin Kirui
Larned
Summary
Experienced in providing patient care within mental health settings, focusing on developing positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art and recreational therapy to encourage positive behaviors and support emotional well-being. Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff, ensuring timely interventions. Participated in educational programs to enhance skills relevant to mental health support and patient care.
Sympathetic Mental Health Tech offering extreme compassion and extensive experience working with mental health intervention. Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention, and psycho-education. Dedicated and energetic with excellent listening skills and establishing therapeutic relationships with patients while helping with daily living.
Compassionate Mental Health Tech with an understanding of empathy and proactive care. Several years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication, and social skills.
Skilled professional proficient in best practices and requirements of behavioral health programs as well as successful support strategies and skill-building exercises. Dedicated to assisting clients with improving daily living through avoidance of harmful substances and ongoing support. Dependable and ethical with superior work ethic.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
True care nursing Agency
Wichita
10.2023 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems when appropriate.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Central nursing agency
Wichita
09.2023 - Current
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Barton Community College
WichitaSkills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Medical record keeping
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
C.N.A
C.P.A
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
True care nursing Agency
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Central nursing agency
09.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Barton Community College