Stephenie Bucher
Eug,Oregon
Summary
Knowledgeable CNA/MHT with strong foundation in mental health support and patient care. Demonstrated ability to implement therapeutic techniques and contribute to team-based care plans. Proven skills in crisis intervention and patient communication ensure supportive environment for individuals in need.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Peacehealth Sacred Heart Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish well-being for 10-15 patients in behavioral health hospital unit.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient safety.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Certified Nursing Assistant II
Peacehealth Sacred Heart Hospital
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Supported needs of 7-10 patients under rehab hospital care.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Education
Certificate of Occupation - Certified Nursing Assistant
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR03-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR06-2014
Skills
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Collecting vital signs
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior observation
- Problem-solving
- Patient advocacy
- Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
- 12-Lead placement EKG
- Bladder Volume imaging
- Blood glucose testing
- Substance abuse awareness
- Depression support
Certification
- Certified Nurses Assistant II - 9/2020
- Basic Life support Training - 3/2025
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - 8/2025
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Peacehealth Sacred Heart Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant II
Peacehealth Sacred Heart Hospital
09.2021 - 07.2022
Certificate of Occupation - Certified Nursing Assistant
Lane Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Lane Community College
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