Paula Rutherford
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Proactive Behavioral Health Technician with extensive experience in crisis intervention, risk management, and patient care coordination. Adept at de-escalating conflicts and enhancing patient safety while fostering teamwork among staff. Skilled in group facilitation, documentation, and delivering compassionate care under challenging circumstances.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Wellbridge Health
06.2024 - Current
- 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.
Patient Safety Associate
John Peter Smith Hospital
03.2020 - 09.2024
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing and maintaining risk management plans.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Social Work
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12-2026
Associate of Arts - AAS Clinical Medical Social Work
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX12-2020
Skills
- Conflict de-escalation
- Documentation skills
- Crisis handling
- Group facilitation
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Wellbridge Health
06.2024 - Current
Patient Safety Associate
John Peter Smith Hospital
03.2020 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Medical Social Work
Tarleton State University
Associate of Arts - AAS Clinical Medical Social Work
Tarrant County College
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