Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Shantell Richardson

Summary

Highly trained Psychiatric Staff Nurse Tech offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative. Outgoing Psychiatric Staff Nurse with terrific people skills, friendly demeanor and strong talents in caring for individuals. Effective leader consistently finding ways to improve healthcare quality. Resourceful Nurse Tech committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 3 years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Bon Secours
Richmond, VA
09.2023 - Current
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
  • Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
  • Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
  • Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
  • Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
  • Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
  • Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
  • Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
  • Evaluated patient histories and medical records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Rehabilitation Technician

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Richmond, VA
05.2023 - Current
  • Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
  • Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
  • Helped develop care plans for patients with complex needs and assisted patients with using rehabilitation equipment.
  • Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
  • Transferred, moved and ambulated patients to and from departments with wheelchairs and stretchers.
  • Informed nurses and therapists of any requests from physicians, patients and visitors.
  • Followed discharge plans, identified concerns and reported issues to management for decision-making.
  • Communicated with health and community partners to expedite services for new and existing customers.
  • Implemented medical, behavioral and clinical team care plans and documented activities in medical systems.
  • Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
  • Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
  • Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
  • Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
  • Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
  • Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
  • Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
  • Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.

Anesthesia Technician

Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
Richmond, VA
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Adjusted and monitored injectable and inhaled anesthesia and sedation by thoroughly assessing vitals and health of patients.
  • Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
  • Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.
  • Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
  • Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
  • Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
  • Accessed and reviewed safety data sheets (SDS) of hazardous materials and latex allergy items used in anesthetizing location.
  • Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
  • Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
  • Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases.
  • Participated in consultations and preoperative assessments with anesthesiologists before surgeries.
  • Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
  • Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation and ventilatory support.
  • Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived.

Float Patient Care Technician

Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
Richmond, VA
04.2021 - 01.2023
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walk
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Administered medications, assessed changes and reported results to doctors.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

Education

Emergency Telecommunicator Certification

CCWA
Richmond VA
2021

Patient Care Technician

Henrico Doctors Hospital
2021

GED -

Adult Career Development Center
Richmond Va
07.2011

Skills

  • Individualized Treatment Plans
  • Medical Admissions
  • Monitoring and enforcing security procedures and department policies and rules
  • Counseling residents and conducts psycho-educational groups as required
  • Maintaining daily log, preparing reports and other documents related to daily activities
  • Regulatory Assurance
  • Crime Prevention
  • Law Enforcement
  • Maintenance Requirements

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Bon Secours
09.2023 - Current

Rehabilitation Technician

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2023 - Current

Anesthesia Technician

Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
01.2023 - 05.2023

Float Patient Care Technician

Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
04.2021 - 01.2023

Emergency Telecommunicator Certification

CCWA

Patient Care Technician

Henrico Doctors Hospital

GED -

Adult Career Development Center

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Shantell Richardson