Theresa Wallace
Prince George,VA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
TriCities Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Patient Care Technician
Augusta Health
Staunton, VA
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge instructions, empowering them to take control of their own health maintenance.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
Midlothian, VASkills
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior observation
- Progress monitoring
- Empathy development
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical documentation
- Care plan development
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
TriCities Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Augusta Health
12.2018 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School