Owen Herring
Trenton,MI
Summary
Results-driven Patient Care Technician with experience supporting psychiatric and medical patients in fast-paced hospital environments. Skilled in patient observation, crisis awareness, and behavioral health support, with a strong commitment to patient safety and compassionate care. Experienced in monitoring vital signs, blood glucose levels, and maintaining accurate documentation, including 30-minute behavioral observation charting. Proven ability to collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver high-quality patient care while maintaining compliance with healthcare standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Detroit Appraisal Co
Detroit, MI
01.2025 - Current
- Streamlined appraisal processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce turnaround time.
- Managed client communications, ensuring timely updates and addressing inquiries effectively.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation across projects.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure compliance with appraisal standards and regulations.
- Trained new staff on company policies, appraisal software, and operational procedures to ensure consistency.
Nurse Technician
Houston Healthcare
Warner Robins, GA
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted nursing staff in patient care activities and daily living tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Completed intake assessments for psychiatric patients in the Emergency Department, documenting patient history, evaluating immediate needs, and communicating findings to the clinical care team.
Patient Care Technician
Corewell Health
Trenton, MI
11.2020 - 02.2024
- Monitored vital signs and patient behavior, reporting changes to nursing staff to support timely medical and psychiatric interventions.
- Provided direct care for psychiatric patients in the Emergency Department, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Conducted intake observations and documented psychiatric patient activity every 30 minutes, maintaining accurate behavioral and safety records.
- Maintained detailed patient documentation and charting in compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital standards.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and behavioral health staff to support individualized treatment and care plans for psychiatric and medical patients
Education
Public Health
Sourthen New Hamshire University
Hooksett, NH08-2028
High School Diploma -
Trenton High School
Trenton, MI06-2017
Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Vital Signs Monitoring (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, oxygen saturation)
- Blood Glucose Monitoring (Accu-Chek / point-of-care testing)
- Psychiatric Patient Observation and Safety Monitoring
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Documentation
- Patient Intake and Behavioral Assessment
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Infection Control and Patient Safety Procedures
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- De-escalation and Crisis Awareness in Behavioral Health Settings
Timeline
Operations Manager
Detroit Appraisal Co
01.2025 - Current
Nurse Technician
Houston Healthcare
03.2024 - 08.2024
Patient Care Technician
Corewell Health
11.2020 - 02.2024
Public Health
Sourthen New Hamshire University
High School Diploma -
Trenton High School
BEE Award Received 2023
BEE Award for Exceptional Team Members, Received for outstanding patient care