Kerry Bacchus
316 Beach 19th Street Farrockaway,NY
Summary
Dedicated and reliable team player with extensive experience working with the mentally ill. Skilled in crisis intervention and patient care. Proven ability to establish trust and rapport, enhancing therapy outcomes. Proficient in de-escalation techniques and HIPAA compliance,
ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff alike.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Transtional Living Residental MPC
04.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care for 80 clients in an out patient setting.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behavior
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administration and counting of narcotics and medications, and tracked dosages using the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Manhattan Psychiatric Center
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided patient care for 30 clients in a locked down unit with various mental illnesses.
- 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.
- 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.
- Developed a rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Rockland Psychiatric Center
05.2012 - 02.2021
- Provided patient care for 30 clients on a locked down unit with various mental health illness.
- 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
- 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.
- Developed a rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships all while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Sunrise School of Nursing
Florida12-2023
Skills
- Patient Care
- Organized and detailed trained
- Excellent communication skills
- Work with minimal supervision
- DE-escalation and Stress reduction techniques
- Behavior observation
- Suicide prevention
- PMCS Trained
- HIPPA Compliance
- Vitals monitoring
- Medication Administration Record Trained
Timeline
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Transtional Living Residental MPC
04.2023 - Current
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Manhattan Psychiatric Center
01.2021 - 04.2023
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Rockland Psychiatric Center
05.2012 - 02.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Sunrise School of Nursing
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