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Work History
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Rochelle Wymer

Marion,VA

Summary

Employed on Ward H from March 1999 until August 1999. I have been on Ward AB since August 1999. I have been married for 33 years and have 2 adult children plus 2 grandchildren.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Care Technician

SWVMHI
03.1999 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
  • Reduced incidents of self-harm by establishing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, deescalating volatile situations and maintaining safety.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
  • Documented patient behaviors, reactions, and progress in medical records, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
  • Conducted group therapy sessions, fostering positive communication and social skills among patients.
  • Supported patients'' daily living needs such as hygiene, nutrition, and mobility for improved overall wellbeing.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical staff promptly for timely interventions.
  • Maintained strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and providing empathetic responses.
  • Improved patient outcomes by collaborating closely with psychiatrists to review treatment plans regularly.
  • Established trust with patients through consistent follow-ups on their mental health status and ongoing support needs.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between care providers by preparing detailed reports on patient history and progress updates.
  • Implemented behavioral modification techniques according to evidence-based practices under clinical supervision while tracking improvements over time carefully.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
  • Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
  • Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
  • Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
  • Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
  • Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
  • Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
  • Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.

Education

Cna Certificate, Dsp 1, Currently Working On Dsp 2 - Human Services

Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA

Skills

  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Behavioral Management
  • Mental Health Support
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Professional boundaries
  • Ethical Practice
  • Self-awareness
  • Psychiatric Terminology
  • Emergency Response
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Vital Signs Documentation
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Activity Planning
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Rapport
  • Incident Reporting
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Crisis Management
  • Rapport Building
  • Active Listening
  • Patient Counseling
  • Employee Training
  • Behavior Observation
  • Coordinating Care
  • Adaptability
  • Encouragement and Motivation
  • Team building
  • Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Relationship Building
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Self Motivation
  • Decision-Making
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
  • Team Collaboration
  • Time management abilities

Timeline

Psychiatric Care Technician

SWVMHI
03.1999 - Current

Cna Certificate, Dsp 1, Currently Working On Dsp 2 - Human Services

Wytheville Community College
Rochelle Wymer