Rickeshua Pankey
Kankakee,IL
Summary
Dynamic Mental Health Technician 4 with a proven track record at Shapiro Developmental Center, excelling in multidisciplinary team collaboration and patient care coordination. Expert in nursing intervention adjustment and renowned for exceptional customer service skills. Achieved significant improvements in patient emotional stability and cognitive functioning through innovative wellness activities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician 4
Shapiro Developmental Center
Kankakee, Illinois
04.2024 - Current
- Participated in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan further interventions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Created activities that promoted physical wellness, emotional stability, cognitive functioning, independent living skills and social interaction among patients.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems when appropriate.
- Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
- Assisted in transporting clients to appointments outside the facility when necessary.
- Supervised visitors entering the facility according to established security protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kankakee High School
Kankakee, IL05-1995
Skills
- Nursing intervention adjustment
- Family support and assistance
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Excellent customer service skills
- Health plan benefits
- Behavioral management
Timeline
Mental Health Technician 4
Shapiro Developmental Center
04.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kankakee High School
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