Martin Ervin Jr
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
Pembroke,MA
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
I have been in Health Care for the last 2 1/2 years in hopes of further pursuing my dream of becoming a firefighter. These positions and hands-on experience are helping me to gain knowledge and scenarios that will help me to grow both personally and professionally.
Work History
Mental Health Specialist
9 Months- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to promote coping strategies and emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Assisted in crisis intervention, employing de-escalation techniques to ensure safety for all involved.
- Ensured safety of patients through close observation during high-risk situations such as suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors.
- Provided compassionate support during times of crisis or acute distress while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
Patient Observer
1 Year 7 Months- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Documented patient interactions and observations accurately in electronic health records.
- Recognized signs of distress or emergencies, initiating appropriate responses promptly.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during observation periods.
- Ensured proper hand-off communication between shifts, facilitating continuity of care for all observed patients throughout their stay at the facility.
- Reduced risk of falls or injuries by closely monitoring high-risk patients and implementing appropriate precautionary measures.
- Supported patient privacy by adhering to confidentiality regulations and maintaining discretion when discussing sensitive information with colleagues or other healthcare professionals.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Stayed calm under pressure and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
- Assisted nursing staff with maintaining accurate patient records for timely communication of relevant information to medical teams.
- Supported patients'' physical needs, assisting with mobility and personal hygiene tasks
- Provided emotional support to distressed or anxious patients, helping them feel more at ease during their hospital stay.
Ambulance Driver
1 Year 2 Months- Operated ambulance vehicles to ensure timely patient transport and emergency response.
- Assisted medical personnel in managing patient care during transport, providing support as needed.
- Assisted medical personnel in managing patient care during transport.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of ambulances to ensure readiness and safety for each shift.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding route changes and emergency situations.
- Trained new drivers on operational procedures, safety standards, and navigation techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate efficient patient transfers between facilities.
- Improved patient care by coordinating with emergency medical technicians and following established protocols during ambulance transport.
- Maintained professional demeanor during high-stress situations, effectively managing emotions while providing quality care to patients in need.
- Completed required training programs and certifications, staying current on industry best practices for emergency transportation.
- Collaborated effectively with first responders on scene to quickly assess patients'' needs and determine the most efficient transport methods.
- Supported incident management efforts by accurately recording scene details in written reports following established guidelines.
- Promoted safety by conducting thorough vehicle inspections before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide seamless patient handovers upon arrival at medical facilities.
- Transported patients to assigned medical facilities, enabling secure delivery to appropriate departments.
- Accepted daily patient transport assignments and drove ambulance with medical personnel to patient location.
- Earned and maintained necessary certifications.
- Assisted patients onto the ambulance gurney and with transfer into ambulance.
- Restrained violent or non-compliant patients in emergency situations.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
AED / CPR Certified
Crisis Management Skills
Vitals and Charting
Team Player
Certification
BLS certification - recertified 2026
Timeline
Mental Health Specialist
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Patient Observer
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
04.2024 - 11.2025Read More
Ambulance Driver
Brewster Ambulance
12.2022 - 02.2024Read More
Hull High School
High School Diploma
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