Rileigh Disher
GRAND RAPIDS,MI
Summary
Accomplished Psychiatric Technician and per diem Staff Educator at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, adept in de-escalation techniques and patient safety practices. Demonstrated excellence in enhancing curriculum effectiveness and fostering team collaboration. Proven track record in improving patient care through empathetic listening and effective crisis intervention.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Per Diem Staff Educator
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
2023.11 - Current
- Enhanced curriculum effectiveness by collaborating with fellow educators to develop cohesive lesson plans and share best practices.
- Instructed learners on the proper documentation and safe use of mechanical restraints.
- Engaged students in simulated patient care experiences such as room searches, contraband searches, and safety checks.
- Navigate HealthStream as an administrator, including grading courses and recording attendance.
Psychiatric Technician
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
2019.06 - Current
- Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff members involved.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Took patient vital signs, reporting findings in health charts.
Interim Unit Coordinator
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
2023.03 - 2023.07
- Handled confidential patient information with discretion, adhering to HIPAA regulations to protect privacy rights.
- Monitored unit supply inventory, analyzing usage patterns and requisitioning supplies and equipment as well as maintenance repair services.
- Answered telephone calls to offer unit information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Linguistics
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI05.2020
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Incident Reporting
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Software Knowledge
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Epic Systems
Timeline
Per Diem Staff Educator
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
2023.11 - Current
Interim Unit Coordinator
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
2023.03 - 2023.07
Psychiatric Technician
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
2019.06 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Linguistics
Cornerstone University
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