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Rodney Gilmore Jr

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Skilled CPR Instructor and Mental Health Technician with a track record of teaching life-saving skills and providing compassionate care at the American Heart Association and Baptist Medical Center. Expert in emergency medical response and adept at building patient relationships, I have significantly improved patient well-being and safety through effective education and empathetic support.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

CPR Instructor

American Heart Association
08.2021 - Current

Responsible for teaching individuals and groups life-saving skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use, and basic first aid. The instructor ensures participants gain the knowledge and confidence needed to respond effectively in emergency situations.

Personal Care Assistant

All Human Services
12.2021 - 11.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.

Mental Health Technician

Baptist Medical Center
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
  • Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.

Mental Health Technician

The Nix Hospital
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
  • Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
  • Leveraged professional expertise in behavioral management techniques to minimize disruptions within the therapeutic environment.
  • Monitored patients'' progress, documenting changes in behavior and updating treatment plans accordingly.
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as grooming, meal preparation, or mobility when necessary.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
  • Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
  • Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.

Education

St Phillips Community College
San Antonio, TX

Skills

  • First aid training
  • Safety protocols
  • Advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Emergency medical response
  • CPR and AED
  • First aid and CPR

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

All Human Services
12.2021 - 11.2024

CPR Instructor

American Heart Association
08.2021 - Current

Mental Health Technician

Baptist Medical Center
08.2020 - 12.2021

Mental Health Technician

The Nix Hospital
09.2019 - 07.2021

St Phillips Community College
Rodney Gilmore Jr