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Vantonette Jefferson

Mabank,TX

Summary

Dedicated mental health professional with extensive experience at UT Health North Campus Tyler Hospital. Skilled in clinical documentation and patient assessment, I excel in behavioral support and de-escalation techniques. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through effective communication and critical thinking, ensuring high-quality care in challenging environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Technician Aide 1 Nurse

UT Health North Campus Tyler Hospital
Tyler, TX
04.2022 - 01.2026
  • Monitored patient behaviors and mental health conditions during daily activities.Using Epic computer system and rotary phone to do the charting. every 15 minute on they're behavior checking their vita signs passing out their snacks and meal
  • Assisted in implementing individualized care plans under supervision of nursing staff.
  • Documented patient progress and incidents in electronic health records.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.

Patient Care Technician ,ER

Parkland Hospital
Dallas, TX
06.2013 - 01.2026

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, designee , the patient care Technician assists the work of the Registered Nurses to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality Care. As needed, may also transportation within the medical center and deliver and picking up specimens and prescriptions patient ADI documentations Ensured HIPAA compliance. Also I have to do ACHS Q4 Q5 Q6 also CHG wipe down arm and leg and doing vital signs and temperatures.

Mental Health Tech Nurse

Mayhill Psych Hospital
Denton, TX
03.2003 - 07.2009

Assisted patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs), and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being. Participated in treatment team meetings with colleagues to promote positive patient treatment outcomes. Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and assisted patients with the help of a registered nurse or a medical professional of [Type]. Identified behaviors that required intervention and enlisted the help of qualified individuals to complete the intervention.

Patient Care Technician, ICU

Dallas Regional Medical Center Hospital
Mesquite, TX
05.2004 - 02.2013

Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.Assisted patients with daily function's Assisted residents with bathing, dressing feeding and transferring, range of motion of residents ADL Documentation Assessed patients to find and treat wounds, behavioral issues, and medically significant symptoms. Assessed patients to find and treat wounds, behavioral issues, and medically significant symptoms. Adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients received ageappropriate medical care.

Patient Care Technician, Unit

White Rock Medical Center
Dallas, TX
09.2003 - 01.2010

Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles. Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods. . Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures. Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies. Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks Number times per day. Organized daily work based on collection priority.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kimball High School
Dallas, TX

Skills

Clinical documentation

  • Direct patient care
  • Patient transport
  • Medical laboratory procedures
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Patient assessments
  • CNA certification
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Basic nursing care
  • Bedside manner
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • CPR certification
  • Patient positioning
  • EKG interpretation
  • Patient care
  • Clinical training
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Wound care
  • Heavy lifting
  • Basic life support
  • Patient care quality
  • Reliability

Developmental disabilities support

De-escalation techniques

Incident reporting

Nursing assistance

Intake assessment

Critical thinking

Behavioral support

Patient counseling

Activities of daily living ADL assistance

Behavior observation

Direct patient care

Mental health support

Behavior monitoring

Patient assessment

Vital signs documentation

Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)

Inpatient treatment

Vitals monitoring

Mental health assessment

Indirect patient care

Behavioral health

Reliability

Timeline

Psychiatric Technician Aide 1 Nurse

UT Health North Campus Tyler Hospital
04.2022 - 01.2026

Patient Care Technician ,ER

Parkland Hospital
06.2013 - 01.2026

Patient Care Technician, ICU

Dallas Regional Medical Center Hospital
05.2004 - 02.2013

Patient Care Technician, Unit

White Rock Medical Center
09.2003 - 01.2010

Mental Health Tech Nurse

Mayhill Psych Hospital
03.2003 - 07.2009

High School Diploma -

Kimball High School
Vantonette Jefferson