Royshawnda Byrd-Smith
Hopewell,VA
Summary
Compassionate professional in mental health care, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient observation, behavior modification techniques, and crisis intervention. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to provide exceptional care and support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Priority Love Group Homes
Hopewell, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Advocated for patient rights and provided guidance on navigating mental health systems.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage and prevent patient crises effectively.
- Created activities that promoted physical wellness, emotional stability, cognitive functioning, independent living skills and social interaction among patients.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
PCA
Care Advantage, Inc.
Colonial Heights, Virginia
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Collaborated with family members and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Petersburg High School
Petersburg Va 06-2019
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Patient advocacy
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
Certification
- Personal Care Assistant - May 2021
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Priority Love Group Homes
01.2023 - Current
PCA
Care Advantage, Inc.
06.2021 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Petersburg High School