Ruth Chasi
Pemberton
Summary
Dedicated psychiatric aide with over six years of experience in patient monitoring, crisis intervention, and behavioral assessment. Proven ability to support mental healthcare initiatives and enhance patient safety through effective treatment planning and documentation accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Aide
Buttonwood Behavioral Health Hospital
Pemberton
02.2020 - Current
- Executed crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate challenging situations and ensure patient safety.
- Monitored patient behavior, reporting significant changes to nursing staff.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance social interaction among patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided support and supervision to psychiatric patients during their daily activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Assisted nurses with patient care tasks to implement treatment plans for individual patients.
- Documented patient progress and behaviors in medical records accurately.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Promoted patient wellbeing by facilitating and encouraging participation in recreational activities.
- Supported and encouraged psychiatric patients to promote health and wellness.
- Formulated communication strategies to effectively de-escalate potentially dangerous situations with psychiatric patients.
- Encouraged patients to participate in recreational activities that promote physical activity and socialization skills.
- Transported psychiatric patients between various locations including hospitals, clinics, residential facilities.
- Worked with multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive mental healthcare to patients.
- Developed schedules to help patients adjust to hospital routines and thrive in structured environments.
- Gathered information from patient interviews, behavior observations, and medical records to assist psychiatrists in diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Assisted psychiatrists in preparing reports regarding patient status and progress towards recovery goals.
- Prevented patient injuries using necessary restraints and appropriate supports.
- Implemented safety measures such as monitoring access points within facilities where psychiatric patients are housed.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to individuals struggling with mental health issues.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported observations to psychiatric team.
- Maintained a safe, clean environment to support patient well-being.
- Monitored environment to ensure safety and security for all patients. and welfare of patients through constant supervision.
- Conducted patient orientation sessions for newly admitted individuals.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and privacy regulations.
- Provided training to new psychiatric technicians on protocols and patient care practices. and support staff.
- Supervised and secured patients restricted to assigned areas.
- Maintained professionalism in emergency situations, assisting staff members in actions and monitoring patients.
Education
Medical Assistant - Healthcare
First Response Medical Training
Killeen, TX03-2013
Phlebotomy Technician - Healthcare
First Response Medical Training
Killeen, TX03-2013
EKG Technician - Healthcare
First Response Medical Training
Killeen, TX03-2013
GED -
Patchogue Medford Highschool
Patchogue, NY06-1998
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Patient monitoring
- Behavioral assessment
- Treatment planning
- Accurate documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Psychiatric Aide
Buttonwood Behavioral Health Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant - Healthcare
First Response Medical Training
Phlebotomy Technician - Healthcare
First Response Medical Training
EKG Technician - Healthcare
First Response Medical Training
GED -
Patchogue Medford Highschool