Kinya Terry
Bronx,New York
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Associate (CPEP)
NYCHHC-Jacobi Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician.
Patient Care Associate (CPEP)
NYCHH -Jacobi Medical Center
11.2018 - 05.2023
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient transfers and ambulation.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- 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.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Patient Care Technician (Child & Adolescent Psych)
BronxCare Health System
10.2006 - 11.2016
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- 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.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Education
No Degree - Community Health Services
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Long Island City, NY11.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
ASA College
Brooklyn, NY09.2004
Skills
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Unusual Behavior Reporting
- Mental Health Support
- Nursing Assistance
- Patient Safety
- Crisis Resolution
- Patient Intervention
- Specimen Collection
Certification
Phlebotomy
EKG
CPR
Timeline
Behavioral Health Associate (CPEP)
NYCHHC-Jacobi Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Patient Care Associate (CPEP)
NYCHH -Jacobi Medical Center
11.2018 - 05.2023
Patient Care Technician (Child & Adolescent Psych)
BronxCare Health System
10.2006 - 11.2016
No Degree - Community Health Services
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
ASA College
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