Kerria Nard
Summary
Professional with strong background in psychiatric care, ready to contribute effectively in mental health setting. Known for compassionate patient care, skill in crisis intervention, and ability to support therapeutic environments. Highly collaborative, consistently reliable, and adaptable to changing needs. Possesses excellent communication, de-escalation, and organizational skills, ensuring high standards of patient support and team success. Offering compassionate and empathetic approach, with genuine interest in mental health care and support. Brings understanding of therapeutic communication techniques and basic patient care, ensuring high level of support and safety. Ready to use and develop skills in patient interaction and care coordination in Patient Care Technician role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Woodland Springs
Conroe, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Psychiatric patient care assistant for ages ranging from13 and up
Corrections Officer
The GEO Group, Inc.
Conroe, TX
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Supported mental health initiatives within the institution by working closely with psychological services personnel to identify and address inmate concerns or needs.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
Caregiver/Personal Assistant/Housekeeper
Private Duty In-Home Care
Sugar Land, TX
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Reduced the risk of self-harm or injury to patients by implementing appropriate safety measures and close monitoring.
- Contributed to a positive therapeutic environment through effective communication, active listening, and respectful interactions with patients and staff members.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment by adhering to proper infection control practices and following established safety protocols.
- Assisted in developing behavior modification plans that focused on promoting healthy coping mechanisms for patients with mental health challenges.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being, providing compassionate listening and empathetic responses during difficult moments.
PCT (Patient Care Technician)
HCA Healthcare
Tomball, TX
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Patient care technician on the rehab and psychiatric floor
- Assisted in transfers self harm interventions, mental redirection, one on one patient monitoring, incontinence care, vitals, blood sugars, bladder scanning, repositioning, and ROM exercises
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Correctional Officer
CoreCivic
Houston, TX
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked with immigration, county, state, and U.S
- Marshalls
- Provided security over facility and detainees/inmates
- I worked in Houston tx and New Mexico at the Cibola country processing center
Scheduler / Field Trainer / Caregiver
Visiting Angels
Brighton, MI
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Make schedules for and recruit caregivers
- I assisted in recruiting possible clients as well as ran the company social media
- I worked as a caregiver for shifts they were unassigned to caregivers, and managed the on call phone in a bi-weekly basis
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Medilodge
Livingston, MI
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Worked on the ventilator unit with up to14 patients
- Assist incontinent residents in all ADL's including repositioning, cleaning tube feeds, performing vitals and blood sugars, oral care and bathing
Home Health Aide
Assisting Hands Home Care
New Hudson, MI
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Caregiver
Brighton Manor
Brighton, MI
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Assist residents in eating, bathing, laundry, eating, and using the restroom
- Maintained cleanliness in various facility areas.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Education
Diploma - undefined
Montrose High School
Associate's degree - Surgical Technology
College of Health Care Professions
Houston, TX12.2024
Skills
- Child Care Experience
- Expertise In Resident Rights
- Psychiatric patient care
- Patient Care
- Home Care
- Surveillance
- Hospitality
Certification
- BLS Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- CNA
Timeline
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Woodland Springs
08.2024 - Current
Corrections Officer
The GEO Group, Inc.
01.2024 - 06.2024
PCT (Patient Care Technician)
HCA Healthcare
10.2023 - 04.2024
Correctional Officer
CoreCivic
09.2022 - 06.2023
Caregiver/Personal Assistant/Housekeeper
Private Duty In-Home Care
02.2022 - 05.2024
Scheduler / Field Trainer / Caregiver
Visiting Angels
06.2020 - 12.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Medilodge
01.2020 - 10.2021
Home Health Aide
Assisting Hands Home Care
10.2018 - 06.2021
Caregiver
Brighton Manor
08.2018 - 12.2020
Diploma - undefined
Montrose High School
Associate's degree - Surgical Technology
College of Health Care Professions