Semhar Asmerom
Kansas City,MO
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
University Health Behavioral Health
04.2014 - 12.2024
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behavior
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Patient Care Technician
Unvirility Health Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, asconsistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
Inpatient Unit Clerk
University Health Behavioral Center
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
- Answered multi-line telephone system, provided information, and directed calls.
- Handled incoming calls professionally, providing relevant information or transferring inquiries as needed to maintain efficient communication channels within the unit.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Processed requests for patient medical records and patient information.
- Contributed to a safe and clean environment by maintaining an organized unit, tracking supplies, and reporting any maintenance issues.
Psych Technician/Patient Care Technician
Central For Behavioral Medicine
01.2013 - 09.2021
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design
ASMERA GRAPHICS
Skills
- HAVE MORE THAN 11 YEARS WORK EXPERIENCE IN HOSPITAL ALONE AS MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN AND PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Catheter Care
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- ADL support
- EKG Interpretation
- CPR Certification
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Care Technician (PCT)
- Electronic Charting
- Phlebotomy Training
Languages
English
AMHARIC
TIGRINA
Full Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Unvirility Health Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Inpatient Unit Clerk
University Health Behavioral Center
07.2020 - 07.2022
Mental Health Technician
University Health Behavioral Health
04.2014 - 12.2024
Psych Technician/Patient Care Technician
Central For Behavioral Medicine
01.2013 - 09.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design
ASMERA GRAPHICS
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