Latisha Garcia

Maintain rounds on inmates in the Oklahoma County Detention Center, obtaining proof of life and safety. Make sure inmates are not in danger or endangering themselves. Notify jail staff of incidents/events requiring staff attention.

· Support the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the RN in an inpatient psychiatric facility.

· Supervise and maintain patient safety.

· Ensure that the schedule/program is delivered consistently.

· Safeguard the dignity and respect of patients.

· Direct patient care for adults with chemical dependency and dual diagnoses. Nonviolent crisis prevention certification.

· Performed safety checks on each patient every 15 minutes, documenting patient location and behavior.

• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
• Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.

• Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
• Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
• Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
• Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
• Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
• Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.