MARY M KAROKI
Moreno Valley
Summary
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING GRADUATE 1. Graduated with psychiatric nursing, currently undertaking prerequisites for nursing program in Cypress College.
Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
La Casa Psychiatric Health Facility
01.2022
- Run communication psychoeducational group, teach patient with alcohol withdraw and attended with them to alcoholic anonymous, pass medication and treatment under the supervision of school instructor, did mental status exam with selected patient
Hope High School
01.2022
- Worked with students who have borderline personality disorders, Autistic spectrum disorders, Lead the students in group therapies, accompanied the students to their physical therapy located inside the school
Canyon Springs developmental center
01.2021
- Worked with patients who have intellectual disability, teaching them coping skills as per their care plan, Assisting the students with enhanced decision making and relationship skills as per their care plan; Educate the patients about the alcoholic anonymous group therapies
Anaheim Healthcare Center
01.2020
- Worked with patients particularly on bed side nursing
- I assisted the patients with activities of daily living; I did administer medication under the supervision of a licensed instructor; I did nursing care plan from assessment to evaluation
Mental Health Worker
Vista Pacifica
05.2022 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both patients and staff.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of treatment effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
- Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Metro state hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked with patients with different psychiatric and mental disorders, for example schizophrenia, borderline personality disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar personality disorders, alcohol detoxification, opioid withdrawals, psychiatric hold among others
- We lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities, we did administer medication under the supervision of the instructor; observed patients’ behavior, listened to their concerns and document them, attended patients review with their psychiatric medical doctor; Did care plan for the time that I was there from assessment to evaluation/goals, Did processing records, did mental status exam for selected patients, did a processing record
Education
Phlebotomy Training specialists
Westminster, CAundefined
Summit College
Colton, CAundefined
Cypress College
Cypress, CA01.2025
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
Certification
- 1. PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN GRADUATE (PTA)
- 2. CERTIFIED AND LICENSED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
- 3. CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT (CNA)
- 4. HCA (STATE CERTIFIED CAREGIVER)
- 5. CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFIED
- 6. DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN/ CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT/ DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
- 1. Pleasant and caring certified nurse assistant well accustomed to delivery of quality personal care for aging adults and others through homecare and facility setting.
- 2. Detail oriented phlebotomist with solid training, practice, and experience to deliver quality service in a healthcare environment.
- 3. Background of compassionate care, honest and dependable.
- 4. Strong work ethics, acute sense of urgency and extreme flexibility.
- 5. A Team player with staff.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 1. Collected fluid and tissue samples from patients using appropriate procedures.
- 2. Fully versed in prevailing phlebotomy techniques and methodologies.
- 3. Demonstrated experience in collecting blood, urine, and fecal samples safely.
- 4. Disposed of blood and other biohazard fluids in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and practice.
- 5. Administered medications in a group home and assisted living facility as a direct support professional.
- 6. Documented routes of specimen from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis.
- 7. Ensured strict HIPAA compliance.
- 8. Travelled to multiple locations to collect blood for laboratory tests/orders.
- 9. Assisted with coverage of different company locations as need arises.
- 10. Assessing patient vital signs and checking blood sugar
- 11. Monitoring8 to10 patients per shift.
- 12. Performed post-operative care in a hospital setting.
- 13. Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records.
- 14. Ensuring patient safety.
- 15. Strong history meeting a variety of patient needs in a fast paced and demanding environment.
- 16. Assisted patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson, stroke, and hip replacement.
- 17. Companionship.
- 18. Assisted in feeding patients, assisting incontinent patients, assisting with ADL’s.
CAREER HISTORY
- 2021 to2022 Metro state hospital (Clinical externship psychiatric technician)
- 2022. La Casa Psychiatric Health Facility (Clinical externship psychiatric technician)
- 2019 to2022 All Family Wellness Center Clinic.
- 2022. Hope High School in Buena Park (Clinical externship psychiatric technician)
- 2021. Canyon Springs developmental center (Clinical externship psychiatric technician)
- 2019 to2022 Anaheim Regional Center
- 2012 to2022 Assured in Homecare.
- 2016 TO2018 Brightstar Homecare.
- 2017 to PRESENT. Honor Homecare
- 2012 to2014 Braswell’s Colonial Care. (Long term care facility.
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
Vista Pacifica
05.2022 - Current
La Casa Psychiatric Health Facility
01.2022
Hope High School
01.2022
Canyon Springs developmental center
01.2021
Metro state hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Anaheim Healthcare Center
01.2020
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Summit College
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Cypress College
- 1. PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN GRADUATE (PTA)
- 2. CERTIFIED AND LICENSED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
- 3. CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT (CNA)
- 4. HCA (STATE CERTIFIED CAREGIVER)
- 5. CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFIED
- 6. DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Phlebotomy Training specialists
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